Grounds Operations Manager

Overview

The Grounds Operations Manager plans, directs, and oversees the maintenance, landscaping, and development of City-owned parks, grounds, and related facilities. This role provides leadership for grounds operations, manages staff and resources, supports long-range planning and budgeting, and ensures City properties are safe, functional, and visually appealing. This is an essential position requiring availability during emergencies and weather-related events.

• Plan, organize, and supervise grounds maintenance and landscaping for City parks, facilities, beaches, and recreational areas
• Manage staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, and supporting employee development
• Oversee inventory control, equipment maintenance programs, and irrigation system installation and repairs
• Supervise the City nursery and grounds planting operations
• Coordinate pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer application in compliance with regulations
• Prepare and manage division budgets; monitor and approve expenditures
• Participate in long-range planning, strategic initiatives, and benchmarking efforts
• Recommend operational improvements, new equipment, facilities, and technology
• Coordinate with landscape architects on the design and installation of new facilities
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and City policies
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and performance data
• Respond to emergencies and perform related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Forestry, or a related field OR
• Associate degree in a related field with extensive experience in the field of turf and equipment maintenance, with some experience in a supervisory capacity.

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in grounds, landscaping, or turf maintenance
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred
• A comparable combination of education, training, or experience may be substituted for minimum qualifications.

• Valid Florida Driver’s License

• Knowledge of grounds maintenance practices, equipment, plants, and irrigation systems
• Working knowledge of pesticides, fertilizers, and applicable safety and environmental regulations
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and resources
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in recordkeeping, reporting, and basic computer applications
• Commitment to ethical conduct, public service, and workplace diversity

• Ability to communicate effectively and operate standard office equipment
• Capability to perform physical activities, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, and working in outdoor environments
• Ability to navigate uneven terrain, construction areas, ladders, and trenches
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities

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