About the role
Rate of Pay: $22.86 - $26.08 Status: Open Until Filled
The Foreperson III position is a “hands on” supervisory position that is responsible for instructing and providing direct supervision to Grounds staff on landscaping and or maintenance activities for City/BLW property and facilities.
Essential Job Functions: * Supervises/leads the execution of departmental work orders. * Coordinates materials, (Including fuel) equipment and personnel to complete job/work orders. * Operates departmental heavy equipment. * Provides Quality Control on all tasks performed by Foreman I and City Service Worker (CSW) Staff, particularly as it relates to grounds maintenance in the parks and City properties. * Manages and maintains the materials and equipment necessary for foreman CSW Staff to execute their assigned tasks. * Oversee the maintenance & repair of departmental equipment * Visits and observes all parks and selected city properties on a periodic basis (weekly) and reports the need for repair or special maintenance that would be performed by staff or contractual maintenance contractors. * Performs playground safety inspections. * Provides “hands on” supervision and technical guidance of an assigned crew including enforcement of work standards and safety procedures. * Performs light construction, including irrigation repair, and other maintenance work along with subordinates as necessary to complete work assignments. * Keeps updated records of employee time and job production. * Interprets City and department policies and procedures for assigned crew members as needed. * Provides training and guidance to new employees. * Works with the Grounds Supervisor to administer the community service workers program. * Provides and submits written reports as needed for employee evaluations, promotions, transfers, terminations, and disciplinary actions. * Attends training and other meetings as directed by the Director or supervisor. * Reports to work during severe weather conditions as directed by the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation or the Director. * Works special events responsible for assisting recreation (event) staff in the planning, setting up and supervision of grounds & facility staff during events. * Assists in preparing the budget items related to division work activities. * Flexes schedule to work three (3) weekend shifts per quarter to train and maintain quality control on these shifts. * Performs other related duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED. * A minimum of five years progressively responsible landscaping or completion of a vocational program in landscaping or related field and two years’ experience in landscaping and plant installation or an equivalent combination of education and experience. * Must have skill in performing all landscaping and maintenance work required of subordinates, including the operation of property maintenance equipment, tractors, mowers, weed eaters, backhoes, front-end loaders, and dump trucks. * Must be able to understand and work from landscape and/or construction plans, blueprints, and specifications. * Ability to use a personal computer and basic programs and other applicable office equipment to provide required reports, job estimates and budget information. * Must be able to understand drawings, manufacturing specifications, and other technical documents. * Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. * Knowledge of supervisory methods and current personnel practices. * Ability to evaluate employees including submitting written performance evaluations. * Knowledge of related occupational hazards and safety precautions. * Ability to plan, organize and inspect work of assigned employees and maintain accurate time and production records. * Must have a valid Georgia commercial driver's license (CDL) and a satisfactory driving history to include no DUIs in the last five (5) years.
Disclaimer Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen, physical exam & background inquiry.