Salary: See Position Description
Location : Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FL
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 202302314
Department: PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 07/12/2023
Closing Date: 7/19/2023 5:00 PM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.
This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.
This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.
Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.
Responsible for overseeing and directly participating in parks maintenance activities related to repair and improvement of parks facilities and equipment. Provides leadership to subordinate employees under the general direction of the Parks Operations Manager. Performs skilled and manual work in sports turf, grounds and irrigation maintenance consistent with park, open space and sports field operations. Coordinates work assignments with Parks Operations Managers. Works a varied shift, including weekends and holidays. Hours subject to change. Reports to Parks Operations Manager.
The starting rate for this position is $18.89-$21.72, depending on qualifications.
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.
- Provides instruction to full and part-time employees and participates in the daily maintenance functions of a City park, open space or recreation facility, grounds and landscape maintenance and repair.
- Relays direction and communication to subordinate staff as directed by the Operations Manager, Assistant Director or Director of Parks & Recreation.
- Interprets direction and communicates to subordinates as directed by Managers and Assistant Director.
- Assists with analyzing and resolving duty assignments and conflicts within his/her assigned park work unit.
- Interprets, analyzes, prioritizes and communicates daily job assignments and direction to subordinate employees.
- Works independently without direct supervision.
- Makes worksite inspections and maintains various tools, equipment, machines, and vehicles including the minor repair of same.
- Oversees and participates in the maintenance of various grounds, fields, buildings, and parks.
- Participates in staff performance evaluation process, in conjunction with Parks Operations Manager and/or Parks Operations Supervisor, for subordinate staff, subject to personnel policies of the department and with the approval of the Operations Manager, Assistant Director, or Director of Parks & Recreation
- Assembles and maintains pertinent records and other information.
- Prepares and/or submits a variety of documents such as schedules, budget requests, inventory controls, etc., for the approval by the Operations Manager, Assistant Director, or Director of Parks & Recreation
- Prepares fields for athletic activities by lining, raking, etc.
- Working under supervision of Parks Operations Manager, handles personnel-related items, disciplinary investigations and provides orientation for new hires.
- Prepares and documents investigations of public complaints and requests for services. Provides appropriate and timely feedback to management and customer with the resolution of complaint.
- Ability to apply herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers in accordance with applicable law.
- Installs turf and seeds on fields, parks and other grounds.
- Performs litter control functions; cleans restrooms; sets up picnic and other areas.
- Operates vehicles. Performs preventative maintenance functions on the vehicles.
- Informs and directs public in the use of facilities.
- Makes daily written and oral reports.
- Inspects and repairs irrigation system.
- Inspects and documents facilities for safety, maintenance, and repairs.
- Participates on panel of Park staff responsible to interview and make recommendation for the hiring of candidates to fill vacant positions within own work unit.
- Assists with inventory and budget needs.
- This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the hired employee may be expected to perform additional employment related tasks as needed to accomplish specific projects or assignments.
Supervisory Responsibilities Serves in the lead capacity for subordinate park employees; carries out the Park Coordinator’s responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws; responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and recommending discipline to 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.
High School Diploma or equivalent GED; Associate degree from an accredited college preferred. Related experience can be substituted for formal education requirements at the discretion of the Department Head.Minimum of three (3) years of grounds maintenance experience. Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred. Possession of a valid Florida Class “E” Driver’s License and maintenance of good driving record.
- Knowledge of landscape maintenance and turf installation and irrigation systems.
- Knowledge of tools and equipment required to perform duties.
- Knowledge of grounds keeping practices and principles.
- Knowledge of facilities and operations.
- Skill in the operation and preventive maintenance of equipment and related tools.
- Ability to operate equipment required to perform duties.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor under various weather conditions.
- 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 City 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 establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 required to sit, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear, access file cabinets, use fingers and hands with dexterity, feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80pounds. 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.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? A high school diploma or GED must be presented at time of employment.
- Yes
- No
02
Describe your highest level of education and type of degree.
03
Do you have a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a clean driving history?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of grounds maintenance experience?
- Yes
- No
06
If yes, please explain your experience.
07
Do you have any supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
Required Question