Job Description

Building and Grounds Supervisor 1 - Rockport

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $24.43 - $39.72 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Tim Conyers | tconyers@utah.gov | 0
Application Deadline – 7/13/2026

Key Responsibilities

Job Title: Building and Grounds Supervisor 1

Location: Rockport State Park
9040 north Hwy 302
Peoa, UT 84061

Looking for a scenic workplace near the High Uintas, with easy access to Park City and Salt Lake City? Rockport State Park is seeking a motivated Buildings and Grounds Supervisor to help maintain and improve one of Utah’s premier recreation destinations.

Rockport offers a unique mix of land and water recreation, featuring campgrounds, group-use areas, a marina, trails, historic facilities, and extensive infrastructure. In this role, you will lead maintenance staff, oversee facility and grounds operations, coordinate projects, manage equipment and utilities, and help ensure a safe, high-quality experience for park visitors.

This position provides opportunities to develop leadership skills, manage meaningful projects, and make a lasting impact on a park enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. If you enjoy working outdoors, leading teams, solving problems, and taking pride in maintaining public facilities.

At Rockport State Park, we are committed to the park’s success and the people who make it happen. Our team values working outdoors, engaging with visitors, and taking pride in maintaining a positive, supportive, and flexible work environment. This is a full-benefit position and participation in the Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Employees also have opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement within Utah State Parks. If you value hands-on work, being outside, and making a meaningful impact every day, Rockport offers a rewarding place to build your career.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Supervise maintenance staff and daily work assignments.
• Plan and coordinate facility, grounds, trail, and infrastructure maintenance projects.
• Perform and oversee construction, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and landscaping work.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, vehicles, hand tools, and power tools.
• Inspect park facilities, grounds, and equipment to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate staff while promoting a safe work environment.
• Manage maintenance resources, materials, and budget expenditures.
• Enforce safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to emergencies and resolve operational and maintenance issues.
• Assist with project planning, facility improvements, and long-term asset management.

Qualifications:

• The ability to supervise others by communicating effectively, establishing work assignments and effectively evaluating work performance.
• Must have basic computer skills and experience.
• Knowledge of Park Management including park operations, budgeting, maintenance, interpretation, resource protection, inter-agency cooperation, long-range planning.
• Leadership skills.
• Public communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to supervise others by communicating effectively, establishing work assignments and effectively evaluating work performance.
• Must have basic computer skills and experience.
• Knowledge of Park Management including park operations, budgeting, maintenance, interpretation, resource protection, inter-agency cooperation, long-range planning.
• Leadership skills.
• Public communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Leadership training with ability to apply leadership principles in practical, on-the-job settings
• Strong administrative skills, including experience with HR practices, employee scheduling, budgeting, cash handling, and operational planning
• Inclusive leadership skills that foster a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
• Proven ability to build and lead effective teams through coaching, communication, and accountability
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working across multiple divisions, departments, or partner agencies
• Experience supporting or participating in cross-functional projects in a public service or operations-focused environment

Work may involve physical exertion, including long periods of standing, walking over rough or rocky terrain, and frequent bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, or reaching.

The position may also involve exposure to potentially hazardous or unusual environmental conditions, such as extreme weather, remote wilderness areas, or work on watercraft and OHVs.

A valid driver’s license is required. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a CDL, Backflow Certification, Culinary Water Certification, or licenses and certifications in areas such as general contracting, building, electrical, HVAC, welding, plumbing, and related fields.

Some travel and on-call may be required.

There may be potential housing.

About the Role

Location –
1594 West North Temple
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84116
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/rockport/

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.