Agenda 09/13/2022 Item # 3D 1 (July 2022 Employee of the Month - Hector Cervantes)09/13/2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to recognize Hector Cervantes, Parks and Recreation Division, as the July 2022
Employee of the Month.
OBJECTIVE: To recognize the efforts and accomplishments of an employee who has made significant
contributions to the organization and our community.
CONSIDERATIONS: Hector Cervantes is a Crew Leader in the Parks and Recreation Division and has
been employed with the County since June 2013.
The primary role of a Crew Leader is to provide oversight to a group of staff respo nsible to perform
grounds and park maintenance, which ensures the park is clean; trash and recycling is collected; that
landscaping is performed, grounds around the park are watered, and courts are free of debris for the
patrons at that park location. Hector oversees the crews assigned to the East Naples Community Park and
Bayview Regional Park, takes great pride in doing whatever is needed to make “his” parks the best they
can be, and strives to provide excellent customer service. A great example of Hector’s commitment to
exceeding expectations was during the preparation period for the U.S. Open Pickleball Championship
tournament in April 2022. The U.S. Open anticipated the largest crowd in the history of the tournament,
with over 2,500 participants and 25,000 spectators who would be at East Naples Community Park during
a seven-day period. Hector was undaunted by the challenge and committed to making sure the community
center and park were ready for this event. He coordinated with other Crew Leaders and his team on
numerous special projects to prepare the grounds for residents, visitors, vendors, and players, while
running his own day-to-day operations. Rather than utilizing the services of outside vendors, which the
County would normally have engaged to perform the tasks, Hector and his crew removed several small
pavilions, installed two semi-truckloads of mulch in the playground, and repaired concrete and asphalt
walkways. Additionally, under Hector’s guidance, he and his team installed, spread, graded, and
compacted over 460 tons of stone in just a four-day period, stabilizing the area at the East Naples
Community Park for additional event parking.
His determination in coordinating these special projects has benefited the County through increased
operational efficiencies, created a safe environment, and led to a positive customer experience.
Hector and the Parks and Recreation Division received both written and verbal accolades from the U.S.
Open Group, County Commissioners, County Managers Office, Public Services Department Head, and
Facilities Management for their work and contributions to make this the best community in America to
live, work, and play.
Hector is committed to maintaining a safe and clean environment at the East Naples Community Park for
each resident, visitor, and vendors. He is patient, leads by example, and inspires his team with a positive
“can do” attitude. For these reasons, Hector Cervantes was selected as the July 2022 Employee of the
Month.
FISCAL IMPACT: The selected “Employee of the Month” receives a $150.00 cash award. Funds for
this are available in the employee’s budget cost center.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with
this Executive Summary.
PREPARED BY: Claudia Vargas - Total Reward Coordinator
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09/13/2022
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 3.D.1
Doc ID: 23157
Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize Hector Cervantes, Parks and Recreation Division,
as the July 2022 Employee of the Month.
Meeting Date: 09/13/2022
Prepared by:
Title: – Human Resources
Name: Claudia Vargas
08/25/2022 12:18 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Human Resources – Human Resources
Name: Amy Lyberg
08/25/2022 12:18 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Human Resources Amy Lyberg Director Review Completed 08/25/2022 5:29 PM
County Manager's Office John Mullins Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/29/2022 11:26 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/13/2022 9:00 AM
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