Parks Manager

Parks Manager

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Clearwater, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00213

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
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THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $67,488 - $70,862 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS

CURRENT LISTING IS FOR ATHLETICS & BALLFIELDS DIVISION

Under administrative direction, the Parks Manager performs highly skilled technical, administrative, and supervisory tasks coordinating a general maintenance and construction program or coordinating planning and project management aspects for the municipal park system.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Parks Manager- Athletic Field Maintenance

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees in turf maintenance, constructing, repairing, cleaning, maintaining, and beautifying municipal parks, facilities, properties, and grounds; coordinates and monitors contracts and contractors in providing similar services.
• Manages all administrative duties including timekeeping, purchasing, reconciling payments for contractors, monitoring budgets, and providing all personnel management for department.
• Supervises, oversees, and plans the outside maintenance of parks, landscaping, athletic fields and facilities. Install and supervise the installation of grounds, supervise the assignment, use, maintenance, and repair of facility and park equipment.
• Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates the purchasing of equipment with fleet services; determines the equipment specification needs, oversees the development of new park facilities and areas, and facilitates the redevelopment or renovation of existing facilities and site equipment.
• Performs all management for the care, keeping, and maintenance of athletic fields; research new ideas for insect, weed, and disease controls; mows, removes sod, marks fields, sprays chemicals, and performs field repair/renovation.
• Develops and implements programs and initiatives of the department including all planning documents; coordinates and supervises the environmental plans and restoration efforts of environmental parks.
• Researches, prepares, and supports the capital improvement programs and general mission of the city; establishes partnerships and contacts with all levels of government.
• Handles citizen complaints, conducts public engagement and project meetings, and explains City ordinances, policies, and procedures to citizens; determines City responsibility for maintenance activities, requisitions and controls use of supplies and materials, confers with City officials, civic groups, and interested citizens regarding maintenance activities, beautification, and facility or park problems; monitors and manages public safety and concerns.
• Keeps records, prepares reports, and performs other administrative duties.
• Coordinates emergency operations requirements, training programs, and special events application process and staffing; oversees construction projects from design through permitting and final construction.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State drivers license is required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architect, Horticulture, Planning or other related field PLUS

Parks Manager - Athletic Field Maintenance

One (1) year of experience in parks and recreation maintenance, construction, design and planning, or related field, and one (1) year in a supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of -

• Construction and maintenance methods and equipment
• Methods and equipment used in the development of park grounds, athletic fields and turf areas
• Principles and practices of City planning and urban design
• Personnel Management and supervisory techniques
• Scheduling and coordinating work of department staff and contractors
• OSHA rules and regulations
• Safety laws, codes, regulations, and compliancy agencies
• Department policies and protocols
• Trees, shrubs, and groundcover plant species commonly used in local and regional commercial landscaping.
• Irrigation systems
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

Skill in -

• Supervising planning programs, performing studies, and analyzing data
• Conducting complex studies and formulating recommendations
• Park design and project management
• Coordinating work of mechanical and maintenance staff
• Using AutoCAD and other GIS systems
• Making accurate estimates of project construction cost and quantity
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships
• Preparing and presenting training presentations
• Preparing and creating clear records and reports
• Operating a computer and generalized software

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:

Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:

Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.

01

What level of Drivers License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

03

How many years of experience do you have in parks and recreation maintenance, construction, design and planning?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-3 years experience
• 3-5 years experience
• 5-9 years experience
• 9-12 years experience
• 12-15 years experience
• 15 or more years experience

04

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• No supervisory experience
• 1-2 years supervisory experience
• 2-3 years supervisory experience
• 3-4 years supervisory experience
• 4-5 years supervisory experience
• 5-7 years supervisory experience
• 7-9 years supervisory experience
• 9-10 years supervisory experience
• 10-11 years supervisory experience
• 11-12 years supervisory experience
• 12+ years supervisory experience

05

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

06

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Clearwater

Address 100 South Myrtle Avenue

Clearwater, Florida, 33756

Phone 727-444-8116

Website http://www.myclearwater.com