Parks & Grounds Superintendent

Reporting to the Director of Parks and Recreation this position plays a key role in maintaining the Citys high standards through contractor oversight field inspections and program management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee operations related to landscaping athletic fields (natural & synthetic turf) irrigation systems and custodial servicesacross City parks
• Manage and monitor contracted vendorsensuring compliance with scope quality standards and timelines
• Conduct regular inspections of turf conditions landscaping irrigation systems restrooms and concessions areas
• Plan coordinate and implement programs for grounds maintenance turf management fertilization pesticides application and tree horticulture
• Develop work orders assign tasks to contractors and track completion and performance
• Establish schedules priorities and methods to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to standard
• Prepare reports studies and documentation to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Assist in the development and monitoring of department budgetsensuring fiscal responsibility
• Serve as part of the Citys Emergency Management Team including storm response and on-call responsibilities
• Collaborate with internal staff contractors community groups (e.g. sports leagues YMCA) and the public
• Support special events including those occurring on evenings weekends and holidays

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of landscaping and athletic field management practicesincluding both natural and artificial turf systems
• Understanding of irrigation systems fertilization pesticide application and arborculture best practices
• Ability to manage multiple projects and contractors simultaneouslywhile maintaining high quality standards
• Knowledge of safety practices and occupational hazards related to grounds maintenance and field operations
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectivelyboth verbally and in writingwith a wide range of stakeholders
• Proficiency with computer systems mobile applications and work order management tools
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and emergency response situations

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Horticulture Parks & Recreation Management or a related field(or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience in parks landscaping or athletic field management (public or private sector)
• Valid Florida Drivers License with a good driving record
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred
• Required to obtain NIMS ICS (Incident Command Systems) certificationswithin 3 months of hire

• Frequent walking standing climbing bending stooping crawling or kneeling to conduct inspections.
• Ability to climb ladders scaffolding or unfinished stairways to access roofs attics crawl spaces and other elevated or confined areas.
• Occasional lifting carrying or moving objects up to2550 pounds(e.g. inspection tools plans or small equipment).

• Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans technical documents and observe construction details.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection.
• Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors workers and the public in noisy environments.

• Use of hands and fingers to handle tools operate inspection equipment and use computers/tablets for reporting.

• Work performed in both office and field settings.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat cold rain snow) and construction site environments (noise dust uneven terrain).
• Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region.