Williston Parks & Recreation District is seeking a Full-Time Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead and oversee maintenance operations across our facilities!

If you are a strong leader with a passion for facility maintenance, problem-solving, and team development, this could be a great opportunity for you. Help ensure our facilities and equipment remain safe, functional, and well-maintained while supporting our mission of providing quality recreational opportunities for all. Learn more about the position and how to apply below.

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Manager
Department: Williston Parks & Recreation
Status: Exempt
Benefits: Standard District Benefits are provided
Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000
Adjustments are determined annually by the Executive Director of Parks & Recreation.
Supervisor: Facilities & Operations Director

Essential Job Duties:

• Manages district-wide facility maintenance, preventive maintenance, repairs, janitorial operations, and building systems to ensure WPRD facilities and equipment are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Supervises, hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, and provides direction to Maintenance Technicians, Aquatics Maintenance Technician, Janitorial Lead, and other assigned maintenance and custodial staff.
• Serves as the primary maintenance contact for facility managers and establishes maintenance and repair priorities based on operational needs, safety, and facility condition.
• Oversees preventive maintenance, work orders, inspections, repairs, equipment replacement, and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, aquatic, security, and other building systems.
• Coordinates contractors, vendors, specialty service providers, purchasing, equipment, parts, inventory, warranties, and outside maintenance services.
• Coordinates with Parks, Fields, Golf, Aquatics Maintenance, and other WPRD staff to support cross-training, technical coverage, and shared maintenance needs.
• Monitors maintenance and custodial budgets, expenditures, staffing, safety practices, and operational performance and assists with long-term maintenance, equipment replacement, facility improvements, and capital planning.
• Ensures maintenance and custodial operations comply with WPRD policies, safety practices, applicable codes and regulatory requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and established maintenance standards.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual within this classification. They are not to be considered an exhaustive or all-inclusive listing of the position's duties and tasks, as they may change or be adjusted, as situations require.

Job Duties/Tasks:

• Establishes daily maintenance and custodial work priorities and assigns and monitors work to ensure timely, quality completion.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, and manages assigned maintenance and custodial staff.
• Coordinates maintenance priorities, schedules, repairs, and facility needs with facility managers and other WPRD departments.
• Maintains preventive maintenance schedules, inspection programs, work orders, maintenance and equipment records, and related documentation.
• Conducts facility inspections and walkthroughs to identify maintenance, repair, cleanliness, safety, security, equipment, and replacement needs.
• Coordinates routine and emergency repairs involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, aquatic, security, and other facility systems and equipment.
• Coordinates contractors, vendors, specialty service providers, inspections, warranties, service agreements, parts, and outside maintenance services.
• Coordinates with Parks, Fields, Golf, Aquatics Maintenance, and other WPRD staff to support cross-training, technical coverage, ice system maintenance, and shared maintenance needs.
• Manages maintenance and custodial supplies, parts, tools, equipment, inventory, purchasing, and expenditures within approved budgets.
• Assists the Director of Facilities and Operations with budget preparation, long-term maintenance planning, equipment replacement, renovations, facility improvements, and capital project recommendations.
• Ensures maintenance and custodial staff follow WPRD policies, safety practices, applicable codes and regulatory requirements, manufacturer recommendations, and established procedures.
• Responds to alarms, equipment failures, unsafe conditions, emergencies, and after-hours facility needs as required.
• Provides regular maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, safety, equipment, expenditure, and capital needs reports and recommendations to the Director of Facilities and Operations.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned by the Director of Facilities and Operations and/or Executive Director.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required by the Position:

• Knowledge of facility maintenance, preventive maintenance, building systems, equipment operation, and repair practices.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, aquatic, security, and related facility systems.
• Knowledge of applicable safety practices, building standards, codes, regulatory requirements, and workplace hazards.
• Skill in the safe operation and maintenance of facility maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, WPRD departments, contractors, vendors, and the public.
• Proficiency with computers, maintenance management systems, electronic communication, and Microsoft Office applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises Maintenance Technicians, the Aquatics Maintenance Technician, and the Janitorial Lead and oversees custodial staff through the Janitorial Lead when that reporting structure is established.

Guidelines:

• Work follows Park District Policies and Procedures. These guidelines may require interpretation depending on operational demands or emerging issues.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors at WPRD facilities and grounds in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Work may involve exposure to noise, dirt, dust, grease, chemicals, fumes, electrical and mechanical systems, and machinery with moving parts.
• Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, lifting, and other physical activity associated with facility maintenance and custodial operations.
• Required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours and respond to after-hours maintenance needs, alarms, and emergencies as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in facility management, construction management, engineering technology, business administration, parks and recreation, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience with responsibility for directing maintenance, custodial, facilities, or related staff.
• Professional experience in commercial, industrial, educational, parks and recreation, or similar facility maintenance operations.
• Experience with building systems, preventive maintenance, equipment repair, troubleshooting, and general facility maintenance practices.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, maintenance projects, purchasing, budgets, or equipment replacement.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours and respond to after-hours maintenance needs and emergencies as required.
• Ability to safely operate tools, equipment, and vehicles associated with facility maintenance operations.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and heavier loads with assistance.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Valid North Dakota driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Last Updated 11/02/2026

Questions before applying? Contact WPRD HR Director, Kate Cote

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