Construction Foreman

Duties: Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Maintenance & Repair, the Construction Foreman is responsible for:

• Landscape construction for grounds, including retaining walls, flagstone walks, repair and installation of park facilities, including walks, curbs and culverts, fireplaces, benches, fountains, tennis courts, building foundations and other construction.
• Must be able to train, motivate and direct the actions of assigned staff.
• Supervise assigned staff, maintain staff records, complete payrolls, and perform employee evaluations.
• Organize, prioritize, and assign work in a logical and efficient manner.
• Maintaining and repairing roadways and parking lots. Planting and transplanting young trees and shrubs. Requisitioning supplies and equipment.
• Keeping time records and making required reports.
• Communicate effectively with district staff regarding work efforts at their facility.
• Working with other parks division maintenance crews on an as needed basis.
• Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Supporting all aspects of the Park District's safety program.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Pay Scale: Apprentice Rate: $26.14 per hour; After 3 months, base pay: $32.67 per hour. Maximum pay rate is $34.67 per hour.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to reach equipment required for completing job duties.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle weighing 16 tons.
• Ability to operate power machinery relative to job duties.
• Ability to understand and complete record keeping and paperwork relative to job duties.

Education: A high school diploma or junior college certificate required.

Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in concrete construction, general construction, installation of retaining walls, and culvert repairs. A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience is required. Must maintain a valid Illinois State CDL.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Basic knowledge of construction and landscaping.
• Ability to work effectively with Park District personnel and supervise workmen as assigned.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
• Personal: Work record that shows reliability, initiative, creativity, tact and resourcefulness.
• This position is represented by the Teamsters Local Union No. 627.

Full Time:

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid sick days, vacation days, and holidays.
• Longevity bonus program and wellness program.
• Pension and retirement programs and Social Security participating.
• Exceptional health plan.
• Paid Life Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Full-time employees and dependents enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.