Hourly Salary: $ 21.64 (DOQ)
*New employees typically start at the lower end of the pay range
Full-time, Non-Exempt Position with benefits.
Office Hours: Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Position Summary
Under supervision of the Parks & Recreation Director and/or designee, this position includes supervisory field and office work in directing subordinate staff and/or performing skilled and semi-skilled labor which includes work in maintenance and operations of parks, athletic turf and ornamental landscaping, equipment operation, construction, facility maintenance and inspections, irrigation work, providing customer services to park patrons, and other assignments to areas of service within and outside of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Select Duties and Responsibilities
- Requisitions and inventories materials and supplies for the operation and maintenance of the parks.
- Performs manual labor duties of Park Rangers and other staff.
- Provides data on projects planned and equipment needed to assist in budget preparation.
- Prepares periodic reports on all phases of park operations.
- Provides direct supervision and training to subordinate park personnel.
- Evaluates performance, makes merit recommendations, and provides input into employee selection decisions and disciplinary actions.
- Provides direction and information to contractors/ staff working on repair projects.
- Monitors contract compliance and works with contractors to ensure all work is complete, thorough, and acceptable.
- Supervises Park Rangers and other staff and supervises proper completion of daily work management reports and completes employee and park patron accident and incident reports.
- Inspects Park lands, playgrounds, structures, and other park facilities for potential safety hazards.
- Ensures adequate and timely surveillance of facilities to remove and or repair any potentially hazardous conditions
- Oversees minor repairs, maintenance, and needed updates to facilities outside of the Parks & Recreation Department on an as needed basis.
- May work weekends, nights, and holidays for special events and declared emergencies
- Performs related work as required and other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or higher in Park Management, Landscaping, or closely related field preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in park management or supervision with a strong background and responsible experience in grounds/facilities maintenance and athletics.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in facilities maintenance, athletics, or playground maintenance is required.
- Previous supervisory and local government experience, especially in Parks & Recreation, is highly preferred.
- Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license upon hire and maintain throughout the length of employment with the Village of Indiantown.
Application Process
Interested persons should submit a signed employment application located at the bottom of this page to jnorris [at] indiantownfl.gov ().
Indiantown Village is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, family status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.