Maintenance and Facilities Manager - Pocahontas State Park

Title: Maintenance and Facilities Manager - Pocahontas State Park

State Role Title: Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $70,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Pocahontas State Park

Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

THE AGENCY
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is the state’s lead conservation agency and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water and safe infrastructure. We manage 43 Virginia State Parks, which has thousands of campsites, hundreds of cabins, beaches, festivals, educational programs, more than 500 miles of trails … the list goes on.

If you’re someone who wants to love what you do, and make a difference, DCR is the place for you!

THE DIVISION
The Division of Virginia State Parks fulfills its mission “to conserve the natural, scenic, historic and cultural resources of the Commonwealth and provide recreational and educational opportunities consistent with the good stewardship of these lands, waters and facilities that leaves them unimpaired for future generations” by operating a system of 43 state parks that encompass over 75,000 acres; over 1200 buildings, almost 1700 campsites; over 300 cabins; over 700 miles of trails; nearly 500 miles of shoreline; 36 lakes and ponds; 11 swimming beaches; 4 international dark sky sites, and offers over 20,000 educational programs and workshops each year.

Managed by a full time staff of 275 and a wage staff of 1000+ during the prime season, Virginia’s award-winning state park system boasts an incredible and diverse array of natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources; including parks in the mountains; on the ocean; on the Chesapeake Bay; on 8 major rivers; on 4 major lakes; 4 rail trails; and 3 battlefield sites, and 32 sites listed on the National Historic Registry. It is our honor and privilege to play host to more than 8 million visitors annually and to offer recreational enjoyment that positively impacts local communities and the Commonwealth overall (to the tune of an economic impact that exceeds $324 million).

THE PARK
Pocahontas State Park is located in Chesterfield and is just a short drive from downtown Richmond. Pocahontas is approximately 8,000 acres of diverse natural, cultural, and recreational resources with approximately 1.2 million visitors per year. The park offers boating, picnicking, camping, camping cabins, trails, and nature and history programs. Pocahontas has a 2,000-seat amphitheater, and aquatic center, which offers two tubular waterslides, leisure pools, and activity pools.

THE OPPORTUNITY
DCR is seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Manager that is self-motivated with strong organizational, communication, and project management skills. The primary responsibilities of the Maintenance and Facilities Manager are to be directly engaged in the maintenance management of park grounds, facilities, and equipment; and provide direct supervision of wage employees, salaried employees, and volunteers to include training and task assignments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing the park’s maintenance/preventative maintenance programs utilizing strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Procuring materials and services to accomplish goals of the maintenance programs.
• Supervising wage and permanent employees and volunteers in the management and care of park lands, facilities and resources.
• Leading and documenting trainings for employees.
• Developing and managing maintenance and facilities projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience working independently with excellent organizational skills.
• Experience with managing, supervising, or training staff or volunteers including scheduling work and assigning tasks.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry or grounds maintenance.
• Experience with equipment or vehicle maintenance.
• Experience in custodial maintenance such as general housekeeping and repairs.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with inventory or asset management.
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