ASSOCIATE II, RECREATION SUPERVISOR (FACILITIES & MAINTENANCE)

Milwaukee Recreation is seeking a dedicated and highly qualified park maintenance professional to assist with the supervision, training, and assigning of work for a team of 10 full-time and approximately 20 part-time seasonal staff responsible for maintaining 52 outdoor playfields throughout the city of Milwaukee. Primary responsibilities include staff supervision, training, work delegation, maintenance support, and facility inspections. The ideal candidate is capable of leading and supervising employees, teaching and mentoring staff, and maximizing efficiencies and productivity.

Candidates with experience in park maintenance management who are capable of advancing the care of Milwaukee Recreations outdoor recreation spaces to the next level are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range: $64,538 - $92,688

Applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Sunday, October 19, 2025.

A current resume must be attached to the completed application. Additionally, ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required Bachelor's degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted, however, official transcripts will be required upon hire).

• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, please contact talent management specialist, Pa N. Xiong, that you are sending hard copies.
  • Email: xiongpn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted via email to submit three electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete.

No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test, and credential verification.

Please contact Pa N. Xiong, talent management specialist, with any questions: xiongpn@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry; Parks and Recreation Management; Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or a related field.
  • May substitute a combination of education and experience in the absence of a bachelor's degree (a minimum of 9 years of experience without a bachelor's; a minimum of 5 years with an associate's).
• Minimum one (1) year of full-time experience in park management, including: Developing staff training; hands-on maintenance of grounds, buildings, vehicles, facilities; and experience utilizing the Microsoft Office suite and maintenance management software applications.

Preferred certifications, and/or ability to obtain within one year of hire:

• Class C Driver's License
• Pesticide Applicator License
• CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector)

• Plans, coordinates, manages, and supervises the inspection and maintenance of Milwaukee Recreations playfields and recreation facilities.
• Supervises, evaluates, and provides performance feedback to full and part-time Groundskeepers.
• Coordinates with the Manager of Recreation Facilities to plan employee workloads and prioritize projects.
• Assists in developing solutions to provide safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing recreation facilities for community use.
• Ensures that maintenance work is completed in compliance with all laws, regulations, policies, and safety standards.
• Provides support to staff as needed to assist with performing maintenance tasks.
• Creates comprehensive plans for training maintenance staff.
• Monitors inventories and ensures that adequate materials, supplies, and tools are available.
• Reports and resolves safety conditions and security concerns.
• Determines the need for equipment and materials purchases.
• Meets regularly with Recreation Facilities and Maintenance Managers regarding the implementation of the Recreation Maintenance Management Plan.
• Assists with Recreation Department activities as needed.Serves on various community or Department committees as required or assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.