Parks Operations Coordinator

SAFEbuilt•Pembroke Pines, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SAFEbuilt is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Parks Operations Coordinator to support municipal parks and recreational facilities in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The position helps maintain the quality, safety, and readiness of public spaces through independent field inspections and coordination with project leadership, contractors, City personnel, park users, and other stakeholders. The role is field-based, with regular travel among parks and recreational facilities. Work is primarily outdoors, with occasional administrative duties. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for operational needs such as early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, special events, and weather-related activities. The position reports to the Senior Project Manager. This is a regular full-time position supporting a municipal contract that is subject to renewal. The contract may be renewed within the next six months, and the continued need for the position depends on contract status and business needs. Continued employment or reassignment is not guaranteed if the contract is not renewed.

Requirements

Relevant experience in parks and recreation, grounds maintenance, landscaping, athletic field maintenance, facilities operations, property inspections, contractor oversight, or a related field.
Valid Florida driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to recognize maintenance deficiencies and potential safety concerns and communicate observations clearly and accurately.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to track issues through resolution.
Ability to work independently in the field, manage daily priorities, exercise sound judgment, and follow established procedures.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and a professional, service-oriented approach.
Proficiency with email, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and mobile devices for documenting observations, taking photographs, and entering inspection information.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with contractors, municipal personnel, and members of the public.
Flexibility to respond to changing operational priorities, scheduled events, and weather-related needs.

Nice To Haves

Practical knowledge of parks and recreation facilities, grounds maintenance, landscaping, athletic fields, property or facilities operations, inspections, or related services.
Experience coordinating with contractors, monitoring service quality, or working with municipal parks and recreation departments.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine field visits to municipal parks and recreational facilities and assess athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, buildings, parking areas, walkways, landscaping, lighting, signage, and other amenities.
Identify maintenance deficiencies and potential safety hazards; document findings in notes, photographs, inspection records, and tracking tools, and promptly escalate urgent concerns.
Monitor landscaping, mowing, edging, irrigation-related conditions, cleanliness, and general site appearance against established expectations.
Evaluate athletic field conditions and readiness for practices, games, tournaments, and other scheduled activities.
Assist with event preparation, inspections, and post-event follow-up as needed.
Communicate maintenance observations and service requests to contractor contacts, track corrective actions, verify reported completion, and escalate unresolved issues to the Senior Project Manager.
Maintain organized inspection logs, deficiency trackers, work-order updates, photographs, correspondence, and other project documentation.
Assist with monthly reporting and documentation concerning event hours, materials, services performed, and other operational activities.
Coordinate professionally with City personnel, contractors, park users, and other stakeholders to support communication and timely issue resolution.
Assist with storm-related inspections, special events, and urgent operational needs as requested.
Travel between park sites throughout Pembroke Pines and perform other related duties as assigned.