Landscape Supervisor

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. Please note that this is an external job posting intended for non-city employees. If you are a current city employee applying through this posting, your application will not be reviewed with other internal candidates. In order to be considered with internal candidates, please apply on the internal posting by clicking HERE. The starting salary range for this position is $34.57 - $39.76, depending on qualifications Under the general direction of the Operations Manager-Regional Parks and Specialty Use Facilities, this position is responsible for managerial work overseeing all maintenance and renovations of the City’s Regional Park and Specialty Use Facilities and irrigation systems within these facilities. Hours of work will vary depending on the needs of the Regional Parks and Specialty Use Facilities. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City. This position is considered an "Essential Position" for the purpose of Emergency Management. Emergency duties will be assigned as needed. This position requires 24 hours a day, 7 days per week availability during City of Port St Lucie emergencies, as determined by City Administrators, Emergency Manager or City Officials. The following duties are illustrative of this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision-making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives; maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations. Supervises and instructs full-time employees and participates in the daily turf landscaping and maintenance functions. Relays direction and communication to subordinate staff as directed by the Operations Manager, Assistant Director, or Director of Parks & Recreation. Interprets direction and communicates to subordinates as directed by the Manager and the Assistant Director. Assists with analyzing and resolving duty assignments and conflicts within his/her assigned work unit. Interprets, analyzes, prioritizes, and communicates daily job assignments and direction to subordinate employees. Works independently without direct supervision. Makes worksite inspections and maintains various tools, equipment, machines, and vehicles, including minor repairs. Responsible for all phases of Agronomic operations, cost control, and personnel. Conducts performance evaluations for subordinate staff, subject to personnel policies of the department and with the approval of the Operations Manager, Assistant Director, or Director of Parks & Recreation Assembles and maintains pertinent records and other information. Plans and coordinates the development of turf/landscaping maintenance programs. Plans and coordinates the development of Synthetic Turf Maintenance and improvements. Working under the supervision of the Operations Manager, handles personnel-related items, disciplinary investigations, and provides orientation for new hires. Prepares and documents investigations of public complaints and requests for services. Provides appropriate and timely feedback to management and customers regarding the resolution of complaints. Installs turf and drainage systems. Inspects irrigation systems and makes repairs. Proposes and installs new systems and upgrades to existing irrigation systems. Operates motor vehicles and equipment and performs preventative maintenance on the same. Helps maintain equipment and facilities by performing manual labor and semi-skilled work. Supervises and performs chemical applications and fertilization of turf and landscapes. Studies existing practices and procedures to determine and recommend improvements. Installs turf and seeds on fields, parks, and other grounds. Coordinates maintenance and irrigation requirements and scheduling with staff Performs and reviews purchasing functions, including cost estimates, requisitioning, and invoicing. Informs and directs the public in the use of facilities. Makes daily written and oral reports. Manages all purchasing and storage of required fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Conducts and documents site safety inspections related to working conditions, facility safety and procedures, project coordination, and improvement recommendations. Coordinates scheduling and programs. Provides training and direction to assigned staff. Participates in a panel of Park staff responsible for interviewing and making recommendations for hiring candidates to fill vacant positions within their work unit. Assists the Operations Manager with inventory and budget creation needs. Other duties as may be assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Possession of an associate’s degree from an accredited two-year college or university is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in parks operations and turf/landscaping is required, including responsibility in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or landscaping, and experience maintaining and managing synthetic turf sports fields, with a minimum of two (2) years required within a supervisory capacity. A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Possession of a valid driver’s license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required, with the ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days from the date of hire. Possession of a valid Florida Class "A" commercial driver’s license and maintenance of a clean driving record are required. Commercial Turf and Ornamental Pesticide License required. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional preferred. Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification is required, or the ability to obtain it within twelve (12) months from the date of hire. The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environmental characteristics described here represent those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to adverse and extreme outside weather conditions (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, chemicals, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations. The employee works with hazardous power tools and is exposed to heights up to 30 feet. The employee will work with moving objects and equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Documentation Requirements Please Read Carefully Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must upload and submit attached copies of their education credentials with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile, but they will not attach automatically, and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation. ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S) ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF: Proof of education in the form of a diploma, degree, or transcripts. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diplomas/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts. Driver's License: A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application; however, within thirty (30) days from the date of hire, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented. *Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by: An accredited four-year college or university in the United States,OR A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES),OR A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE),OR A recognized Professional Organization For an additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies, visit the Florida Department of Education It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. Applicants, including City of Port St Lucie employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes will not be reviewed in place of the employment application. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting application(s); failure to do so may result in disqualification. #J-18808-Ljbffr