Building and Grounds Supervisor 1

Building and Grounds Supervisor 1

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $27.98 - $39.72 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Tim Conyers | tconyers@utah.gov | 0
Application Deadline – 5/25/2026

Key Responsibilities

Job Title: Building and Grounds Supervisor I

Location: Escalante, UT, 84726

Working at Escalante Petrified Forest offers a unique opportunity to live and work in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. You will play a vital role in conservation and public service, ensuring that Utah’s natural history remains accessible for generations to come. Located in the heart of Utah's red rock country, Escalante Petrified Forest State Park is a premier destination featuring a colorful landscape of petrified wood, fossilized dinosaur bone, and the Wide Hollow Reservoir. We are looking for a dedicated leader and skilled Building and Grounds Supervisor to help us preserve this unique resource while providing an exceptional experience for our visitors.

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park is one of the most beautiful State parks in one of the most coveted areas of Utah. With year round recreational opportunities and incredible weather. Working for Utah State parks gives you an opportunity to work in the outdoors and take care of our great facilities at the Escalante Petrified Forest. Working with a team you will be responsible for keeping our grounds and buildings in excellent shape. You will supervise volunteers and employees to achieve the goal of creating a clean safe facility for people to enjoy. This position will give you an opportunity to create or further an exciting career with Utah State Parks.

This position includes a great benefits package.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Inspects and maintains facilities, machinery, equipment, systems, etc.
• Coordinates and completes projects to complete projects to improve and maintain Escalante Petrified Forest park.
• Reviews and/or inspects work for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Schedules and conducts building and ground inspections.
• Prepares, manages and tracks budgets, pays invoices and ensures state purchasing laws are followed
• Supervises volunteer and seasonal employees, including training, coaching, and working with people to complete tasks
• Develops appropriate safety and service plans to alleviate risk, provide protection, etc.
• Identifies, collaborates and assists in solving maintenance and construction problems and issues.

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means.
• Skills and training in large equipment operation, including backhoes, skid steers, dump trailers, etc.
• Skills and training in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, welding, etc.
• An understanding of government operations, rules, policies, purchasing, etc.
• Ability to complete projects and plan effectively.

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 equipment and facility maintenance procedures and processes.
• Leadership skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of State Park processes and operations.
• Certifications in Mechanics, Welding, electrical, plumbing, concrete, etc

Escalante has all 4 seasons. Sometimes in the same day. You might be digging a trench, doing trail repairs, working on a small engine, or doing computer work in the office.

About the Role

Location –
1450 North Reservoir Road
Escalante, UT, 84726
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/escalante-petrified-forest/

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.