Parks Coordinator-Cemeteries

City of Winter Park; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winter Park is seeking a Parks Coordinator to support the Parks and Recreation Department. The role involves coordinating urban forestry, lakes management, and landscape maintenance programs, while supervising field crews and ensuring compliance with safety and city policies.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with substantial experience in landscaping, forestry, or lakes management, plus strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus at least five years in landscaping, lakes management, urban forestry, or related field.
• An associate’s degree with two years of related experience is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assessment and quality control of work by contractors and City staff.
• Supervise fieldwork and assist with performance appraisals.
• Maintain records including work orders, reports, and timesheets.
• Perform manual labor related to field operations and landscape maintenance.
• Respond to call backs for emergency work as needed.

Skills

Tool operation

Office software

Record keeping

Communication

Team supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Parks Coordinator performs a variety of responsible work for the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Work may include assisting with the coordination, planning, and execution of tasks related to parks maintenance and management of the city’s natural resources. This work is performed under intermediate supervision – the incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments; work is reviewed periodically through observation of results achieved and adherence to established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

All Divisions:

• Perform Quality Assessment and Quality Control of completed work by contractors and City employees.
• Supervise and direct fieldwork as assigned by the division Superintendent or department admin.
• Provide input for and complete performance appraisals using an online evaluation system.
• Maintain accurate records including work orders, reports, and timesheets.
• Perform manual labor related to field operations.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Respond to call back for emergency work as needed.
• Perform other work as assigned.

Forestry:

• Assist in planning urban forestry and landscaping projects, including procurement of materials and cost and equipment analysis.
• Perform Quality Assessment and Quality Control of completed work by contractors and City employees.
• Oversee city tree planting projects and the City’s nursery operations.
• Supervise and direct fieldwork as assigned by City Urban Forestry Manager or arborist.
• Provide input for performance appraisals using an online evaluation system.
• Maintain accurate records including work orders, reports, and time sheets.
• Maintain the right-of-way trees.
• Perform manual labor related to tree maintenance.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Respond to call back for emergency work as needed.

Lakes:

• Direct all operations for the lakes division programs related to aquatic plant management, water quality sampling activities, shoreline vegetation permitting, and other related ecological functions as needed.
• Assist as needed with all activities related to documentation, invoicing, and coordination required to maintain the city’s participation in the FFWCC’s funded program for invasive plant management.
• Perform all activities related to obtaining and maintaining state vegetation control permits.
• Supervise the activities of all Lakes Division field staff.
• Maintain a file of current herbicide labels and safety procedures, and oversee safety compliance and quality control checks of the herbicide application program and perform staff training of proper safety procedures and herbicide use.

Landscape/Park Maintenance:

• Oversee landscape design and installation projects.
• Supervise and direct fieldwork as assigned by Park’s management.
• Provide input for and complete performance appraisals using an online evaluation system.
• Maintain accurate records including work orders, reports, and timesheets.
• Perform manual labor related to landscape and parks maintenance.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Respond to call back for emergency work as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

All Divisions:

• Working knowledge of the safe operation and use of various powered and non-powered handheld tools commonly used in the installation and maintenance of landscaping.
• Workingknowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices and the ability to transmit such knowledge to subordinates.
• Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, computers, and software, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner, multi-task, organize work load, meet deadlines, follow-up and take tasks to completion.
• Ability to write reports and maintain records and files.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate information tactfully and impartially, both in person and in writing with all staff, city officials, and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the City of Winter Park Core Competencies.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and keep accurate records.
• This position is performed with working knowledge – the incumbent has ability to recall and apply important and commonly-used information from relevant source documents or information in a particular subject field.

Forestry:

• Working knowledge of tree planting, tree care, and tree removal.
• Working knowledge of tree species and tree biological functions, tree pests, and diseases.
• Working knowledge of the safe operation and use of chainsaws, stump grinders, aerial trucks, crane trucks, brush chippers, and all other equipment used in division activities.

Lakes:

• Working knowledge of aquatic plant identification and nomenclature required.
• Working knowledge of herbicide handling and application techniques required.
• Ability to swim proficiently required.
• Skill and proficiency in boat/trailer handling and maintenance techniques.
• Experience in the operation of a wide variety of boats including outboard powered boats (skiffs, jon/utility boats, barges), airboats, and canoes.

Landscape/Park Maintenance:

• Working knowledge of landscape planting, care, and design.
• Working knowledge of plant and tree species and biological functions, pests, and diseases.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of five years of experience in landscaping, lakes management, urban forestry, or a related role. Alternatively, applicants may hold an associate’s degree in a related discipline and two years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities, and other competencies required for the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Note:All certifications must be current at the time of application and must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Forestry:

Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License, Class B or higher with air brake endorsement, or have a CDL Permit and the ability to get the license within six months of hire.

Lakes:

Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License, Class E or higher.

Possess and maintain a State of Florida (FDACS) Restricted Use Herbicide License in Aquatics, Right of Way or Natural Areas or the ability to get the license within six months of hire.

Landscape/Park Maintenance:

Possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License, Class E or higher.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical

• This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force repetitively to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, scaffolds, and ladders.
• Ability to traverse about a variety of environments and obstacles throughout the city, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to position oneself to work in confined or difficult to reach spaces.
• Ability to remain stationary at jobsites for extended periods of time and repetitively operate related equipment for repairs/maintenance.
• Ability to manipulate objects, demonstrate small, precise movements, and operate necessary equipment such as small hand and power tools repetitively or continuously.

Environmental

• Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions including inclement weather, sun, extreme temperatures, odors, dirt and dust, loud noises, and hazardous chemicals, etc.

Sensory

• Tasks require the manipulation of objects and demonstration of small, precise movements, the ability to detect and distinguish various features of one’s surroundings, and the ability to effectively communicate and exchange information with others.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee and is subject to change by the City as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change.

The City of Winter Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, The City provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.