Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00023756

Description Activated On:  6/25/2026 8:05:17 AM


Position Purpose:
Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. 

This is a working supervisory position and part of the maintenance crew at Memorial Lake State Park Complex, headquartered at Memorial Lake State Park. This position is responsible for the maintenance of buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment of this four-park complex. Along with the Park Manager and other staff, the Park Maintenance Supervisor 1 organizes, plans, and oversees maintenance work in order to provide safe and meaningful experience for park visitors and park staff.

Description of Duties:
Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Assists the Park Manager in planning, organizing, scheduling, assigning, and evaluating work assignments for all maintenance employees at Memorial Lake State Park Complex. Schedules employees for equipment and building maintenance and routine operations, sets priorities, and procures supplies. Prepares work schedules and is responsible for the effective utilization of employees and Commonwealth equipment Uses budgetary constraints as an internal part of planning and for carrying out maintenance projects. Thoroughly explains work assignments to subordinate employees and provides proper training as needed to ensure proper completion of the assigned task.

Coordinates routinely with the Park Manager on all issues relating to the operation of the maintenance functions . Provides recommendations and solutions to problems and techniques for completing projects.

Plans and purchases supplies and materials for general operations. Provides clear and accurate justifications on invoices.

Calculates and plans purchasing needs and quantities for various construction projects. Coordinates purchases with Park Manager to ensure materials are on hand before projects begin, and within budgetary constraints.

Assists in planning, directing, supervising, and evaluating special projects that take place in the park.

Reads and interprets blue prints and shop drawings.

Evaluates employee performance, preparing and signing Employee Performance Reviews for all maintenance personnel. Administers discipline as necessary and completes required documentation for personnel files. Interviews prospective employees.

Review leave requests and approves or disapproves based on coverage, usage patterns, and contractual requirements. Reports abuse to the Park Manager.

Responsible for the preparation and accuracy of reports such as automotive, gas/oil disbursement, and accidents and provides information for other reports as needed.

Serves as the park Safety Coordinator. Ensures all employees receive regular safety training, and are using proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensures all PPE is serviced and maintained in good operational condition, and replaced as needed.

Serves as the Right to Know (RTK) Coordinator. Ensures employee workplaces notices are placed appropriately. Completes the annual inventory of hazardous substances. Ensures all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all hazardous substances are on file and are accessible to employees in their work areas. Ensures all containers, storage tanks containing special hazardous substances, and chemicals are properly labeled. Ensures all new employees are provided with RTK training. Ensures all employees who handle, or are normally exposed to hazardous substances in the workplace are trained annually on standards, precautions, and emergency procedures. Maintains RTK training rosters of all employees who have been trained in RTK.

Serves as a license pesticide applicator. Maintains certification in Category 23.

Understands management manuals, bureau policies, laws, rules, regulations, and any other necessary related regulations.

Attends park staff meetings and actively participates as the representative of the maintenance sector for MELA.

Acts as the working supervisor, assisting subordinates with all work projects and tasks in various aspects of maintenance and trades duties, to include but not limited to carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting, and landscaping.

Responsible for ensuring that the park's sewage, water, and electrical systems are properly operated and are in compliance with all regulations. Coordinates with employees to ensure that samples and testing are being completed as required. Reports problems to Park Manager.

Demonstrates the proper use and maintenance of small and medium size construction equipment such as tractors, graders, loaders, backhoes, trucks, mowers, etc.

Demonstrates the proper use and maintenance of all electrical hand tools, chainsaws, generators, etc.

Meets the public as required, giving information on facilities, rules, and regulations and related information.

Identifies public safety hazards throughout the park and takes immediate steps to remove the hazard.

Keeps accurate inventories of tools, supplies, equipment, and utility location at all the complex's parks.

Serves as the available call-in for maintenance related issues and informs and notifies appropriate personnel ensuring swift response and resolve.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions, and to perform any job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Decision Making:
Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Employee in conjunction with the park manager determines projects to be completed. Employee determines needed supplies and workforce, assigns duties to subordinate maintenance personnel, and review work upon completion. Employee performs a full range of supervisory duties.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:



Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

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  valid class C PA driver’s license
 
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Essential Functions
: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
 
 1. Knowledge of methods, materials, and practices necessary to perform semi-skilled construction, repair, maintenance, or water or wastewater treatment
 2. Knowledge of regulations, building codes, and safety precautions related to semi-skilled construction, repair, maintenance, or water or wastewater
 3. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
 4. Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and utilization of construction equipment such as bulldozers, road graders, front-end loaders, and backhoes.
 5. Ability to traverse rough, uneven terrain in varying climactic conditions.
 6. Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.
 7. Instruct other employees in the trades and safety procedures.
 8. Operate and maintain motor vehicles and equipment/shop power tools.
 9. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturer manuals, and equipment schematics.
 10. Perform all supervisory duties of a maintenance team.