Position Summary
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.
This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.
The starting salary range for this position is $32.31 - $37.16 depending on Qualifications
Provides supervision and leadership of nighttime parks operations under the general direction of the Parks Operations Manager - Community Parks & Turf Crew. Coordinates daytime to evening operations, communications, and activities with the Parks Operations Manager-Neighborhood Parks & Crew and the Parks Operations Manager – Community Parks and Turf Crew. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.
This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.
Essential Duties
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
- Supervises and directs nighttime staff in the daily maintenance functions of the park facilities and grounds.
- Supervises the night rovers and directs work assignments.
- Interprets directions and communications to subordinates as provided by Managers and Assistant Director.
- Routinely conducts and documents daily inspections related to recommending safe working conditions, work habits, procedures, and overall maintenance methods.
- Analyzes and resolves duty assignment and task problems with the workforce.
- Prepares operational reports, work orders, forms, correspondence, and related record files.
- Requisitions and purchases of materials and supplies as required.
- Prepares and initiates grounds and sports fields maintenance training and techniques.
- Evaluates employees and provides reviews of others.
- Coordinates scheduling and reserved uses with staff.
- Informs and directs the public in rules and regulations of facility uses.
- Conducts and coordinates disciplinary actions and documentation.
- Assist Managers with directing assigned duties and scheduling requirements for the day and evening shifts.
- Assists Parks Operations Managers in police assignment coordination and actions.
- Participates in maintenance and repairs as necessary and in emergencies.
- Assists with inventory control, budget needs, and emergency management procedures as directed.
- Attend various meetings as required.
- Coordinates the neighborhood “Adopt-A-Park” program.
- Directly supervises non-supervisory park employees.
- Coordinates with assigned Parks Police Officers, Sports Leagues, and public park patrons.
- Enter downtime scheduling for field maintenance periods in 5-year increments and adjust as necessary throughout that time
- Ensure all banners received from communications and special events are distributed and displayed as requested to advertise city events
- Assists Program Coordinator with all league scheduling in Rec Trac and keep track of season start dates to ensure everything is in order, also handle league special event requests and direct them as necessary.
- Assist to ensure school reservations are made correctly and communicate with school contact and park staff as well as recognized users of requested park
- Assist with inputting and communicating to park staff all Police Athletic League Requests
- Assist to Communicate any changes or special request in league operations to the park supervisor
- Collect and compile all patron reservation survey questionnaires and enter in excel and submit quarterly reports to administration
- Receive special event requests from the public and determine if it is feasible to move forward with the next steps and set up a discussion meeting, if necessary, with the operation manager.
- Complete all accident/injury reports that are received from park staff while on shift and complete fully through process of submission to risk management
- Assist Park staff while on shift with any reservation issues or involving the public relating to park operations
- Oversee the parks mobile vendor concessionaire program in its entirety from ensuring liability insurance is obtained and all necessary documentation to obtaining the authorization approval to provide to the vendor once in operation. Keep the list of current approved vendors accurate and up to date.
- Assist with the aquatic maintenance and upkeep of city fountains
- Assist with confined space and maintenance
- Assist with inspection and identifying hazards for all city playgrounds and facilities.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education And/Or Experience
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree preferred. Three (3) years of experience in grounds maintenance and a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience required.
A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Certified Park & Recreation Professional Required (CPRP) preferred.
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector preferred (CPSI) preferred.
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) to be obtained within six months from date of hire.
- CPR/AED Training preferred.
- Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance and turf installation and irrigation systems.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment required to perform duties.
- Knowledge of groundskeeping Best Management Practices (BMP) and principles.
- Ability to lead staff effectively.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the Public.
- Ability to provide effective direction in safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
- Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
- Ability to stay centered when challenged.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, Microsoft Word processing, and Rec Trac software.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and climb a ladder up to 15 feet in height. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave
1-3 years- 10 days
4-9 years- 15 days
10-19 years- 20 days
20+ years- 25 days
PT employees accrue depending on hours worked
Personal Days
2 days for non-exempt employees per year
3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time
FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan
The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Optional Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Plan
Supplemental Life
Legal insurance
The of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? A high school diploma or GED must be presented at time of employment.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Do you have a clean driving history?
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Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of grounds maintenance experience?
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Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?
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Please list any certifications you currently have relating to the position.
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How did you hear about this job opportunity?
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- City's Website
- Other
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