Lead Playground Installer

The Contractor Consultants; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel per diem

Company vehicle provided

Paid time off

Job summary

Parkforms, Inc is seeking a Lead Playground Installer to supervise high-impact commercial playground and amenity installations in Winter Garden, FL, with up to 30% travel. This hands-on field leadership role directs site crews, interprets blueprints, and ensures safety standards on every project.

You will coordinate with project managers and suppliers, manage site layouts, excavation, foundations, and concrete finishing, and uphold quality throughout installation phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of construction, installation, or field leadership experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proven proficiency in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Hands-on expertise operating heavy equipment, power tools, framing systems, and concrete finishing tools safely.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% for project assignments outside the local area.

Responsibilities

• Lead field installation crews during playground construction and restoration.
• Direct site preparation including site layouts, excavation, and concrete foundations.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings for precise assembly and structural integrity.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and suppliers to coordinate schedules and material deliveries.
• Enforce jobsite safety protocols including fall protection and PPE compliance.
• Conduct quality inspections to verify safety code compliance throughout installations.
• Resolve field challenges quickly to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Heavy equipment operation

Field leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Framing systems

Concrete finishing tools

Power tools

Job description

Lead Playground Installer - Oversee High-Quality Playground and Amenity Installations for Parkforms, Inc

Job Overview

• Company: Parkforms, Inc
• Salary/Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour plus Annual Bonus potential
• Location: Winter Garden, FL (30% Travel Required)
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time
• Project Scope: Commercial Playground and Site Amenity Installation
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License

The Opportunity

You will serve as a key field leader supervising high-impact recreational construction projects across local communities. This role empowers you to direct site crews, manage complex project logistics, and ensure every structure meets precise safety standards. You will directly influence team success while delivering vibrant, safe outdoor spaces that families and schools rely on.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Hands-on role that leads field installation crews during the construction and restoration of playground structures.
• Direct site preparation efforts by managing accurate site layouts, excavation work, and concrete foundations.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to ensure precise assembly and structural integrity.
• Collaborate directly with project managers, clients, and suppliers to coordinate schedules and material deliveries.
• Enforce jobsite safety protocols including fall protection standards, tool safety, and protective equipment compliance.
• Conduct thorough quality inspections throughout all installation phases to verify compliance with safety codes.
• Resolve real-time field challenges quickly while keeping projects moving efficiently on schedule.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of related construction, installation, or field leadership experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proven proficiency in reading blueprints, construction schematics, and technical specifications.
• Hands-on expertise operating heavy equipment, power tools, framing systems, and concrete finishing tools safely.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% for project assignments outside the local area.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prior leadership experience specifically in commercial playground equipment, shade structures, or site furnishings.
• Strong background in trade disciplines such as carpentry, masonry, or site development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project timelines, resolve site issues, and direct crew daily workflows.
• Strong team leadership and mentality

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay rate ranging from $25.00 per hour.
• Annual performance bonus eligibility.
• Bi-weekly pay structure with overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Travel per diem and company vehicle provided during travel assignments.
• Company-provided safety equipment, technology package, and uniforms.
• Paid safety certifications, technical training programs, and mentorship pathways.
• Team-building events and professional growth opportunities.

About Us

Parkforms, Inc is an established distributor and installer of premier playground and amenity solutions. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, hands-on environment where quality, accountability, and teamwork drive every project. Our field teams build meaningful spaces that enrich schools, parks, and neighborhoods across the region.

Parkforms, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.