Park Coordinator

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Facility Contract Services (FCS) is a Florida-based contract services company that employs and manages personnel for municipal clients. Our staffing services include administrative support, clerical, accounting, payroll, billing, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, human resources, supervisory roles, utility services, water and wastewater plant operations, property and general services management, building and landscape maintenance, parks and recreation, and senior and community services. FCS specializes in municipal privatization through a task-based approach aimed at improving productivity and efficiency.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Parks Operations Manager, the incumbent inspects City parks, linear parks, landscaped medians, parking lot planters, and park facilities. The incumbent may be required to work stand-by and report to work on a callback basis as needed. The Park Inspector functions at an advanced level of performance. Performance includes a full range of duties related to contract administration for the City's Park areas and related facilities. The position functions independently when performing assigned tasks and is expected to effectively problem-solve situations within the parameters of designated job duties. The Park Inspector must possess and utilize specialized knowledge and skills in the maintenance, operation, and contract management areas, as well as exhibit strong oral and written communication techniques, organizational abilities, and problem-solving skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

- Responsible for monitoring and inspecting all areas under contractual maintenance and service agreements with the Parks Division to ensure compliance with City maintenance specifications.

- Troubleshoots a variety of work performance and/ or non-compliance issues; writes notices of work deficiencies and necessary corrections; reports disputes and implements or recommends corrective courses of action.

- Inspects plant material, including trees, for proper growth and maintenance techniques; inspects restrooms, tennis court, and parking lot sweeping maintenance; inspects irrigation systems for proper operation.

- Performs checks related to park and irrigation system specifications to include, but not limited to, turf, clay, fencing, netting, lighting, tot lots, buildings, structures, pump stations, irrigation valves and sprinkler head performance, ball field set up, preparation and contractor performance schedules.

- Performs various administrative functions in support of assigned duties; maintains appropriate documentation and records related to assigned areas of responsibility; prepares reports and presentations; presents the contracts administration work to the department head, as assigned; makes appropriate recommendations in support of assigned work areas.

- Responds to public inquiries about park services and activities; works closely with park supervisors and contractors to inspect parks and other related sites.

- Monitors and inspects all areas under contractual maintenance and service agreements within the Parks Division, including parks, landscaped areas, linear parks, planters, medians, parking lots, open space areas, restrooms, and other related City facilities or other necessary duties.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

- Knowledge of principles and fundamentals of park and landscape maintenance; horticulture, arboriculture, and automatic irrigation system functions; accepted practices in planting, cultivating, and caring for trees, shrubs, ground covers, and turf grass; athletic field preparation, maintenance, construction, and renovation; pests and diseases and use of pesticides for the control thereof; basic record keeping; principles and techniques of public relations.

- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; deal firmly and tactfully with contractors; maintain effective relationships with City staff and the public.

- License: Possession of a valid Florida Class driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record may be required—certified Playground Safety Inspector (ability to attain within one year).

- Any combination of experience and or education/training equivalent to an associate degree in horticulture, parks administration, landscape architecture, turf-grass management or a related field and two years of responsible Park/ Turf/ Landscape inspection experience.

- Minimum four years of experience in a park managerial position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Physical Abilities: Sits, walks, and stands for extended periods of time; walks on uneven surfaces; bending, stooping, lifting, squatting, climbing.

- Uses hands to handle, feel, or operate equipment; mental capability to use and apply, identify, interpret, analyze, and problem-solve technical processes; observes and interprets people and situations; work under deadlines.

- Hazards: exposed to dirt, dust, pesticides, noise, and heavy construction equipment.

BENEFITS:

One of the many advantages of working with the Vesta Property Services family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents. We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few. Benefits are offered to full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

AAP/EEO Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Facility Contract Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Facility Contract Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Facility Contract Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED

The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.