Merriam creates operations supervisor position for facilities in preparation for opening of community center

The Merriam City Council voted unanimously to create a new position within the city’s Public Works department during Monday’s city council meeting.

The newly created position is for a Facility Operations Supervisor who will oversee citywide building maintenance.

“Recognizing that staffing levels will drastically change with the new community center, it is important to maintain efficient operations,” Parks & Recreation Director Anna Slocum told the council. “The maintenance needs of the new community center will be considerably different from that of the existing facility.”

The vacant facility maintenance position was part of the Parks & Recreation Department. The Facility Operations Supervisor position will become part of the Public Works department.

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