Buildings and Grounds Supervisor

Salary: $68,494.40 - $93,537.60 Annually

Location : City of Sandpoint, ID

Job Type: Full Time Regular

Job Number: 001013

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Building & Grounds

Opening Date: 10/13/2025

Closing Date: 12/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

JOB SUMMARY

The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform a variety of diverse administrative, supervisory, skilled and semi-skilled tasks associated with management, construction, and maintenance and development of the City parks, government buildings, and grounds. Maintains cooperative and team relationships with Community Planning and Development Director, the Recreation Facilities Supervisor, and with public and private agencies in the community. Performs the duties of other employees in the Department and other related work as required.

The primary duties of an employee in this title include performing administrative, planning, supervisory, maintenance, and development duties associated with managing the City park system, assigned buildings, and grounds. The employee directly supervises all Park Maintenance and Grounds staff. The position is under the direct supervision of the Community Planning and Development Director, although considerable latitude is allowed and expected for independent judgment and initiative. This position requires a team player, working closely and cooperatively with the Parks and Recreation Administrative Assistant, Recreation Facilities Supervisor, other City departments, and staff. The principal duties of this class are performed in public buildings and outdoor environments that may expose the employee to adverse weather conditions, harmful chemicals, excessive noise, or potential personal danger.

INFORMATION REGARDING COMPENSATION:

The full salary range for the position is $68,494.40- $93,537.60

The general hiring range for the role is $68,494.40 - $76,564.80

The hiring salary will depend on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and education.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Performs administrative, planning, supervisory, and maintenance duties in the City's Park system, buildings, and grounds; including but not limited to site development, construction and maintenance, projects, budget management, and customer service functions.

Trains, supervises, and assigns schedules for parks, buildings, and grounds maintenance and full-time employees, part-time employees, support employees, volunteers, and community service workers.

With assistance of Department Director, hires full-time and seasonal park, building, and grounds staff.

Prepares annual staff evaluations and recommendations of parks, buildings, and grounds full-time and seasonal staff for review of Department Director.

Monitors ongoing performance of parks, buildings, and grounds staff and provides assistance and training opportunities as needed. In concert with Department Director and Human Resource Division, addresses discipline and direction as deemed appropriate.

With assistance of other Department staff, coordinates projects with community, civic, school, athletic, and volunteer organizations.

Prepares and maintains records, documents, logs, and related operational, use, incident, and maintenance documentation.

Assures a safe working environment for all appropriate staff and volunteers that meets or exceeds all local, State, and National standards.

Supervises and ensures inspection and evaluation of City owned property, facilities, equipment, and playground infrastructure for staff and public safety and use.

Assist Director to monitor annual budget and program spending. Works closely with Department Director to evaluate Division needs for operation and projects and prepare annual budget.

Authorizes Division purchases and expenditures and codes bills for submission to Director.

Monitors use, applies, and maintains reports on fertilizer, pesticide, and related material use.

Supervises staff training, safety, and in-service sessions.

Plans and assists in installation, construction, and maintenance of irrigation, buildings, recreational facilities, and related projects.

Oversees equipment inventory, maintenance, and repairs, to include research and recommendation of new purchases.

With input from buildings staff, monitors and makes recommendations on custodial needs and contracts.

Working as a team member with Administrative Assistant and Recreation Facilities Supervisor, schedules all citywide, private, public, and other events and programs using parks, grounds, and related property with focus on maximizing use of resources without jeopardizing overall facility and participant well-being.

With assistance of Department Director, coordinates plans for citywide, private, public and other major events using park facilities.

With assistance of Department Director, responds to public concerns, develops alternative solutions and initiates action to create change if needed.

With assistance of Department Director and other City resources, assists with preparation of technical documents, reports, and contracts.

Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities with the goal of maximizing efficiency and service to the citizens of Sandpoint.

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices. Other Duties and Responsibilities

On call after regular work hours to respond to emergency situations.

Attends training classes and workshops.

Assists other staff with assignments and duties as necessary;

Performs other related duties as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

Methods, techniques, philosophy, and objectives of developing and operating City park facilities, buildings, and grounds.

Methods, techniques, practice, equipment, tools, and objectives of park, buildings, and grounds maintenance and construction.

Public and community relation methods, procedures, and objectives.

Customer service policies and techniques.

Basic municipal budgeting procedures.

Basic contract negotiation and administration.

Activity management, leadership, planning, and organizational skills.

Supervisory skills, employee evaluations and training methods.

Federal (OSHA), state, City, and other applicable safety requirements and codes.Skill and Ability to:

Be a team player, with overall goal of best serving the Citizens of Sandpoint and maximizing taxpayer resources.

Follow oral and written directions.

Administer, coordinate, and organize a variety of special events and projects.

Evaluate park, buildings, and grounds facilities and equipment for safety and best interest of staff, the public, and facility well-being; both short and long term.

Operate a variety of light and heavy equipment and tools required for park, building, and grounds operations and maintenance.

Operate a motor vehicle with valid Idaho Class B CDL license.

Operate standard office equipment and a personal computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties.

Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.

Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Prepare and maintain records, documents, financial accounts, and related reports.

Prepare and deliver oral and written reports to Department Director.

Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set project priorities.

Establish and maintain working relationships with: co-workers, other City employees, supervisors and managers, the public, other City departments, civic, community, school, athletic, public interest groups, vendors and contractors, and other interested and affected parties.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the public, peers, the City Council and other City employees.

Demonstrate effective customer service and interpersonal skills.

Follow written and oral instruction.

Evaluate and analyze customer needs to provide exceptional customer service.

Learn Department functions thoroughly to provide general information and explain detailed Department processes and procedures.

Use logical and creative thought processes to develop reasonable solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions.

Work independently, with minimal supervision, and make appropriate decisions in the absence of a supervisor.

Work well under pressure and maintain a calm and professional demeanor, under stressful or adversarial conditions.

Demonstrate patience, integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Operate a motor vehicle. .

Physical Demands:

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform repetitive motions in fingering and hand/wrist/arm movements.

Lifting or moving up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally lifting or moving up to 65 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Sufficient body mobility, flexibility, stamina, and balance to perform operational and maintenance tasks which require driving, extensive standing and walking, stooping, pushing, pulling, climbing and working on ladders, and working in enclosed and confined spaces.

Sufficient visual acuity, close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, work orders, technical and operational documents and blueprints.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communication with other employees and the public, and discern warning or emergency alarms, including vehicle backup warnings.Working Conditions:

Work is performed primarily outdoors with frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions, pollen, dirt and dust.

The incumbent's typical working conditions are frequently loud, and may include exposure to light machinery noise.

Duties may require evening, weekend, holiday and/or on-call work availability.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED equivalency.

Five (5) years experience working in landscape or park maintenance and administration, including supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work of a Parks, Buildings, and Grounds Supervisor. Other Qualifications:

Idaho drivers license with Class B CDL.

First Aid and CPR certification.

Commercial pesticides certification.

Excellent physical condition.

This is a non-benefited temporary or seasonal position, or it is a limited part-time position that does not include City of Sandpoint benefits, such as health insurance, sick leave, vacation leave, etc.