Parks Services Manager at Mountain Lake Corp – Lake Wales, Florida

The Parks Services Manager reports directly to the Director of Golf Course & Grounds, along with our Head Greenskeeper. Under their supervision, the Park Services Manager will direct & participate in the maintenance of the golf course property & supervision of the maintenance crew & completes related work as required. The Assistance Parks Manager may serve in the capacity of the Director of Greens & Grounds/Head Greenskeeper during their absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

1. Mowing, edging, weedeating, and blowing common areas in the common areas owned by Mountain Lake (not on residents’ properties). This includes tennis, golf house, Colony House, and croquet surrounds; front entrance to Club, several open lots owned by the Club, grassed triangles, and shooting range.
2. Trimming all ornamentals in all common areas throughout the property.
3. Irrigation maintenance of all common areas.
4. Regular fertilization of common areas as directed by Golf Course & Grounds Manager.
5. Spraying weeds in all common area beds as needed.
6. Daily setup of driving range (picking and washing range balls; rotating club stands and ball crates; filling crates).
7. Daily setup of 5 clay-based tennis courts (blowing off courts and raking, cleaning court lines, treating for algae as needed).
8. Daily garbage pickup from Colony House kitchen.
9. Monday and Thursday resident garbage pickup (about 110 homes).
10. Blowing and cleaning roadways and drains around Park.
11. Trash cleanup along Highway 17 as needed adjacent to Club.
12. Daily management of all annual and perennial plantings inside and outside of Colony House (geraniums, orchids, macho ferns, palms, etc.).
13. Management of a team of 5 in all areas of responsibility.
14. Daily communication with Golf Course & Grounds Manager and Senior Assistant Superintendent.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other work-related duties and special projects as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job assists in and at times, supervises the Golf Course Maintenance team.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL OF:

• Excel, Word, and basic computer operations
• Various chemicals & calibration of pesticides, fertilizers, & herbicides in accordance with the prescribed safety & directions located on the label
• Customer service
• First Aid and applicable safety precautions

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work
• Work independently to carry out assignments to completion & to carry out assignments with minimal instructions
• Read & interpret chemical labels
• Read, write, and ability to perform basic arithmetic
• Perform calibration of sprayers & spreaders
• Establish & maintain effective working relationships with supervisors; ability to work cooperatively with turf associates, other club department associates, membership & guests

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Florida Pesticide Application License or obtain license within 6 months of hire date

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below 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.

• Must be able to sit and stand for a prolonged period of time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stoop and kneel
• Must have the visual acuity to see the computer screen and paperwork
• Moderate to excessive noise level in the work environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Florida weather conditions can vary. This position may experience various types of weather including sunshine, heat, humidity, and rain. While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes, odors, or airborne particles; toxic or caustic substances; electrical current; excessive noise; grease & soil; and moving mechanical parts.

EEO STATEMENT

Mountain Lake does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.