Job Details
Comm Park Coordinator
2025-09-08 BREC, LA Baton Rouge,LA
Description:
Functions and Duties
Essential Functions and Duties:
Secondary Functions and Duties:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Supplemental Information
Hours Worked: Will vary as site work load requires, but generally a 40-hour week of rotating days, changing seasonally; lunch break daily; overtime as required.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
2025 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Health Plan) and options are provided through Louisiana Blue. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family.
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 37.41% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.
HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.
FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.
SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2025*
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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate?
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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
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If so, which class?
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Do you have professional experience in grounds maintenance functions? (playgrounds, mow/trim, forestry, horticulture, athletic field maintenance)?
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Are you available to work overtime, if required?
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Do you have more than (2) years work experience in park grounds or related commercial grounds care/landscaping.
Required Question
Salary: $14.42 - $23.07 Hourly
Location : Multiple locations, LA
Job Type: Full Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: CPC2025
Department: Park Operations
Opening Date: 07/11/2025
Closing Date: 7/25/2025 4:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
General Summary
General Summary: The Community Park Coordinator is a working supervisory position that is usually assigned specifically to one BREC park, ensuring that the facility conditions provide an opportunity for a positive experience. They coordinate and perform maintenance; organize and schedule employees; supervise work and activities throughout the park This person is a resource of information for the public to answer questions regarding amenities, rules, rentals, and the park system. Provides onsite presence for public information and can quickly respond to problems. Acts as site leader for assigned group (1-4 employees).
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Two years trade school or college
Area of Study (major) Required: Horticulture, agronomy, park operations, sports turf maintenance, or related field
Certification(s) Required: N/A
License(s) Required: Valid LA Class E Driver's License
Years Relevant Work Experience: 2 years related work experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred: 5 years related work experience; at least 3 years full-time at BREC.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic principles, practices, equipment, tools, and materials as they relate to the general custodial and maintenance of parks and facilities related to assigned area.
- Skill in performing repair and maintenance work in public outdoor/recreation setting is required.
- Skill in the operation of hand tools & variety of commercial type equipment involved in grounds maintenance
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to others in a positive manner are required.
- Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn new skills
- Attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude and mathematical skills are required.
- Organizational skills are required
- Ability to perform all duties of the Community Park Facility Attendant.
- Ability to read and write the English language and relay to public information about BREC's programs and
- facilities.
- Ability to prioritize, inspect work, organize other workers within guidelines or supervisor's instructions.
- Positive role model and ability to project a positive image to the public for BREC.
- Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with other employees and the public
Functions and Duties
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Supervises and organizes work of assigned staff.
- Schedules rotation of employees to provide a presence in the assigned park during daylight hours, seven days a week, per supervisor's approval.
- Projects strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to others to project a positive image for BREC and
- Community Park Attendants working alongside him/her.
- Communicates information and schedules to public/Community Park Attendant about BREC programs, facilities, rules, athletic fields, and park amenities.
- Maintains and updates informational boards, kiosks, and assists other departments in posting
- reservation signs for public viewing.
- Inspects and patrols parks, recognizes and responds to maintenance needs and patron's needs.
- Ensures safety of site by removing hazards and communicating with supervisor/Park Rangers and/or law enforcement authorities as needed regarding unsafe situations and or conditions.
- Keeps site clean at all times.
- Communicate with supervisor regarding needed maintenance and or supplies.
- Operates commercial type riding mowers, trucks; golf carts; trailers, pressure washers, trimmers, blowers, and other related grounds maintenance equipment to maintain parks.
- Cleans, maintains, prepares equipment for operations. (Washes, sweeps, fuels, lubricates, preventative maintenance, etc.)
- Inspects, repairs, maintains daily work records, and maintains playground equipment.
- Cuts tree limbs, prunes shrubs, maintains landscape beds.
- Performs lake maintenance, from land, wading, or by boat.
Secondary Functions and Duties:
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Supplemental Information
Hours Worked: Will vary as site work load requires, but generally a 40-hour week of rotating days, changing seasonally; lunch break daily; overtime as required.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, or etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen and physical.
2025 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Health Plan) and options are provided through Louisiana Blue. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver: $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family.
LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 37.41% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.
HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.
FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.
SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2025*
01
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
- Yes
- No
03
If so, which class?
- Class A CDL
- Class B
- Class C
- Class D
- Class E
04
Do you have professional experience in grounds maintenance functions? (playgrounds, mow/trim, forestry, horticulture, athletic field maintenance)?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you available to work overtime, if required?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have more than (2) years work experience in park grounds or related commercial grounds care/landscaping.
- Yes
- No
Required Question