Supervisor- Parks & Recreation Department

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. 

Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE.

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. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City. 

WORKS VARIED SHIFTS, INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 

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 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 directions 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. 
• Supervises 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 fields for athletic activities by lining, raking, etc.
• Working under the 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 customers with the resolution of complaints.
• Helps maintain equipment and facilities by performing manual labor and semi-skilled work.
• Sprays grounds with herbicides.
• 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 vehicles.
• Informs and directs the public in the use of facilities.
• Make daily written and oral reports.
• Inspects and repairs irrigation system.
• Inspects and documents facilities for safety, maintenance, and repairs.
• Coordinates scheduling and programs.
• Provides training and direction to assigned staff.
• Participates on a panel of Park staff responsible for interviewing and making recommendations for the hiring of candidates to fill vacant positions within own work unit.
• Assists with inventory and budget needs.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May oversee the work of non-supervisory employees. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WORKS VARIED SHIFTS, INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. 

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. Three (3) years of ground maintenance experience required. A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred. Possession of valid Florida driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required. 

A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance, turf installation, and irrigation systems.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment required to perform duties.
• Knowledge of groundskeeping practices and principles.
• Ability to apply herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers in accordance with applicable law.
• 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 work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 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 must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Steel toe or composite boots are required.

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 employee works with hazardous power tools and is exposed to heights up to 30 feet.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Salary : $67,205