Parks Maintenance Foreman

Position Scope

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads, coordinates, assigns, and schedules the activities of maintenance workers; trains new employees as needed.
• Maintains work order system, assigns tasks and completes close-outs of assignments. Completes required daily logs and bi-weekly and quarterly reports.
• Provides departmental budget input, assists with quotes on special projects and budget. Assists with the purchase of maintenance equipment and supplies as required for completion of various work assignments.
• Develops and carries out an on-going preventative maintenance program to ensure adequate operation of equipment. Troubleshoots a variety of complex problems/situations, determines necessary repairs, makes recommendations to supervisor regarding necessary actions and performs work as appropriate.
• Assists supervisor with scope of work development and contractor estimate review. Leads projects as directed by supervisor. Serves as liaison as assigned and assists with projects to provide technical expertise.
• Performs a variety of non-routine equipment operation and manual labor tasks; works independently with little or no immediate supervision.
• Operates a variety of trucks and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Oversees the installation and maintenance of turf, trees, shrubs, irrigation systems and other landscaping elements.
• Responds to requests for information and provides assistance to the general public when appropriate or assigned.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to current systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements

• City policies and procedures.
• Safety standards and practices of parks, buildings, trails, and grounds maintenance.
• Principles of documentation, record keeping and records management.
• Operating a computer utilizing a variety of business software.

• Training employees in maintenance task and equipment operation.
• Safe and efficient operation of vehicles and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Reading and interpreting maps, plans, specifications, and operation manuals.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.

• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.
• Effectively leads the work of others, assign tasks, and coaches to achieve optimal staff performance.
• Evaluate work outcomes and make recommendations for continuous improvements and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work.

• Become familiar with all City facilities currently within the Parks inventory.
• Become familiar with the Parks Division organizational chart and emergency callout procedures.
• Build a cohesive and professional working relationship with direct supervisor and counterparts within other maintenance divisions.
• Attend a minimum of one agreed upon leadership enhancement training/seminar.
• Perform a time management audit of assigned area.
• Facilitate biweekly team meetings with assigned staff.

Additional Information

Days of Week Worked: Tuesday-Friday, Weekends & Holidays may be required

Reports To: Parks Operations Superintendent.

Supervision Exercised: Assigns and leads the activities of staff as assigned.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.