Parks & Forestry Operations Coordinator

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

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.