Parks Ground Maintenance Crew Leader

Parks Ground Maintenance Crew Leader

Salary

$41,600.00 - $54,970.00 Annually

Location

110 SE Watula Ave, 3rd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

91126

Department

Recreation & Parks

Opening Date

09/11/2026

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Description

This position supervises the daily operation of a maintenance crew in parks maintenance, construction and related work.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervisory Responsibilities:Leads a crew of 5-8 semi-skilled workers and 1-5 community service workers or juveniles performing mowing, trimming, maintenance and various construction activities within the park system and other city property.Plans and assigns equipment and personnel.Assists in screening and selecting new hires, evaluating employees' performance and counseling staff.
• Maintenance/Construction Responsibilities:Participates with crew members in the daily operations.Inspects vehicles, tractors, front mount mowers, push mowers, weedeaters, etc. each day as they are assigned to a crew.Reads and interprets simple blueprints, sketches and diagrams which may be necessary to perform construction or maintenance activity. Operates gas powered equipment, heavy equipment, power tools and other small tools.
• Daily Site Inspections:Performs on-site inspections of maintenance crew activities to monitor progress, proper procedures and safety practices.
• Training:Trains crew members in proper use, set-up and maintenance of a variety of fuel powered equipment and power tools.
• Record Keeping:Records and maintains personnel daily time logs.Maintains various man-hours and production reports as required.
• Communicates with other employees and contractors in person and by two-way radio clearly and in a polite manner.Must also communicate in a clear and polite manner in person with citizens at the job site.
• Performs minor field repair of equipment when possible to avert down time of machinery.
• Events Support - Provides support for department special events before, during and after the event in areas and for functions relative to essential job duties and/or as otherwise assigned.
• Performanyotherrelateddutiesasrequiredorassigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill, and or ability required.

EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCE

• High school, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area; e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation.
• Three (3) years related experience and/or training.
• Twelve (12) to eighteen (18) months related management experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

REQUIREDCERTIFICATES,LICENSES,REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operators Driver's License with an acceptable driving record (Sports Turf Crew Only).
• Must possess a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) by the first day of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Drivers License with air brake certification and an acceptable driving record within six months of employment. (Projects Crews Only)
• Must successfully pass Basic Pesticide Core Exam within one year of employment/promotion date (Beautification and Sports Turf Crews Only).

Supplemental Information

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT

None.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises 0 subordinate supervisor(s) who supervise(s) a total of 5 employee(s). Supervises 0 non-supervisory employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of known variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formats.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under direction where a definite objective is set up and the employee PLANS AND ARRANGES OWN WORK, referring only UNUSUAL CASES TO SUPERVISOR.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions in person-to- person and small group situations with customers, clients, general public and other employees of the organization.

PLANNING

Considerable responsibility with regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner, and/or sequence of performance of own work; may also occasionally assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MINOR IMPORTANCE and also FREQUENT opportunity for decision-making of MAJOR IMPORTANCE; the latter of which would affect the work operations of OTHER EMPLOYEES and/or CLIENTELE to a MODERATE DEGREE.

MENTAL DEMAND

MODERATE MENTAL DEMAND. Operations requiring ALMOST CONTINUOUS ATTENTION, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a HABIT CYCLE IS FORMED; operations REQUIRING INTERMITTENT DIRECTED THINKING to determine or select materials, equipment or operations where variable sequences may be selected by the employee.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY/PROBLEM SOLVING

MODERATELY STRUCTURED. Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision. Interpolation of learned things in somewhat varied situations.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTERS

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)

ACCURACY

Probable errors of INTERNAL and EXTERNAL scope would have a MODERATE effect on the operational efficiency of the organizational component concerned. Errors might possibly go undetected for a considerable period of time, thereby creating an inaccurate picture of an existing situation. Could cause further errors, losses, or embarrassment to the organization. The possibility for error is always present due to requirements of the job.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Occasional contacts with patrons on routine matters.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as it pertains to an immediate and specific assignment. No responsibility for obtaining cooperation or approval of action or decision.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Mastery: Not Indicated

Advanced: Not Indicated

Intermediate: Not Indicated

Basic: Payroll Systems

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is Regularly required to stand

Regularly required to walk

Occasionally required to sit

Regularly required to use hands

Regularly required to reach

Frequently required to stop

Regularly required to talk

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, 25 pounds regularly

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of a moderately large group of maintenance workers and equipment operators. Ability to understand, give and follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to communicate clearly and politely. Ability to change priorities to meet service demands. Ability to use independent judgment to problem solve. Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Basic computer knowledge required.

The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.

Health Insurance

We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Dental Insurance

For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.

Vision Insurance

For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.

Life Insurance

For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.

Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA

Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.

Pet Insurance

We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.

Employee Health & Wellness Center

The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.

Voluntary Cancer Insurance

For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.

Supplemental Critical Care Insurance

Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.

Supplemental Accident Insurance

Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRIs, physical therapy, and hospital admission.

Legal Plan Insurance

Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.

Deferred Compensation Plan

Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.

Direct Deposit

Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.

Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.

Discounts - Theme Park

Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.

Holidays and Paid Time off

The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.

Retirement Plan

All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.

Training Programs

The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.

Tuition Reimbursement

All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or GED, plus specialized schooling and/or on the job education in a specific skill area (e.g. data processing, clerical/administrative, equipment operation, etc.)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a valid State of Florida Operator Drivers License with an acceptable driving record OR If you possess a valid out of state license, do you have the ability to obtain a Florida Drivers License prior to employment?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you understand that you must acquire a Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) by your first day of work?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you understand you must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class "A" Commercial Drivers License with air brake certification and an acceptable driving record within six months of employment (Projects Crews Only)?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you understand you must successfully pass Basic Pesticide Core Exam within one year of employment/promotion date (Beautification and Sports Turf Crews Only)?

• Yes
• No

06

Please select the amount of related experience and/or training you possess.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7+ years

07

Please select the amount of related management experience you possess.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 1.5 years
• 2 years
• 2.5 years
• 3 years
• 3.5 years
• 4+ years

08

If you feel you qualify for this position due to an equivalent combination of training, education and experience, please explain below:

09

I understand that all information I provide regarding my background, education, certifications, licenses, and work history is subject to verification once an offer of employment has been extended and accepted. I further understand that any false, misleading, or incomplete information, or the omission of relevant information, may be grounds for disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an employment offer, or dismissal from employment if discovered after I begin work.

• Yes
• No

10

I understand that, as a condition of employment with the City of Ocala, I will be required to review and electronically sign a Policy and Consent form related to the Lytx in-vehicle safety system. I understand that this consent includes acknowledgment of the collection and use of video, audio, location, and, where applicable, biometric data for safety, compliance, and operational purposes. I further understand that on my first day of employment, an email from noreply@lytx.com will be sent to my City of Ocala employee email address with instructions, and that the form must be completed within twenty-four (24) hours of my official start date.

• Yes
• No

11

Have you provided a complete employment and education history covering the past ten (10) years, or dating back to high school graduation, whichever period is shorter, within your NeoGov application and/or master profile? Please note: Resumes are welcome; however, they do not substitute for a completed application. Applications that do not include the required employment and education history, or that are otherwise incomplete, will be rejected and will not be considered for further review.

• Yes, I have provided a complete employment and education history and understand that incomplete applications will be rejected.
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Ocala

Address 110 SE Watula Ave

City Hall, 3rd Floor

Ocala, Florida, 34471

Phone 352-629-8359

Website https://www.ocalafl.gov/