Foreman - Parks

Parks Maintenance Supervisor

Performs supervisory duties involving progressively responsible experience with the coordination of crews engaged in the maintenance and repairs of parks – including but not limited to landscaping, equipment, athletics facilities, and recreation/special events.

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate competence and satisfactory performance of these duties. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Under limited oversight, identifies work to be performed as prioritized and outlined by the Park Services Supervisor.
• Holds responsibility for the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of Parks' crews work.
• Plans and assigns work based on set goals and priorities.
• Schedules, assigns, directs, monitors and assists the work of employees and use of equipment engaged in maintaining parks, athletic facilities, recreation activities, and special events.
• Responsible for supervising and organizing the work of and assuring the technically correct and safety appropriate functions performed by crew members, both semi-skilled and unskilled workers within the division
• Establishes policies, methods and procedures to be followed by work crews
• Inspects activities of work crews and ensures proper quality of work and efficiency and economy of operation
• Provides to subordinates coaching that aligns with the City's Core Values of service, teamwork, accountability, commitment and integrity, and the City's mission, vision, and policies
• Assists with employee evaluations
• Take proper and required disciplinary action as needed, including but not limited to verbal/written warnings
• Interviews and makes recommendations for staff recruitment and selection.
• Maintains and repairs park playground units, benches, tables, etc.
• Administers internal safety program
• Maintains a variety of operational records
• Monitors equipment utilization and maintenance, recommends replacements, and may participate in the preparation of specifications for and the acquisition of equipment
• Requisition s, purchases and/or maintain supplies
• Refers to city maps, blueprints, or manuals.
• Coordinates and communicates with other employees, subordinates, supervisors, stakeholders, contractors and residents.
• Provides customer service to residents and customers offering information about services or departmental policies and procedures and resolving any complaints. On occasion, may deal with irate or hostile people.
• Serves as acting Park Services Supervisor in the event of the Supervisor's absence as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the City's and Department's operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, state, and federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, project management principles and techniques.
• Ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning.
• Skill in analyzing information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives, and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions are generally broad using judgment to select the appropriate procedures to follow.
• Ability to develop department goals and objectives.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
• Ability to prepare, recommend and monitor an operating budget, including line item budgeting.
• Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to…