Parks Foreman

Location: Wakefield

Salary : $59,177.00 Annually
Location : Parks Department
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Leisure Services
Division: Parks
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Under the general supervision of the Park Superintendent and/or Assistant Park Superintendent, this position is responsible for supervising and participating in the maintenance of municipal grounds, park amenities, and athletic facilities. Work requires the application of considerable technical knowledge gained on the job through experience and the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out field operations in accordance with instructions and standard procedures and practices.

Assignments are given in the form of oral and/or written work orders indicating the nature and location of the work to be done. Work is subject to review in progress and upon completion for results. Supervision and discipline is exercised over work crews of laborers and equipment operators. This position also assists in budget preparations and assumes responsibilities of the Assistant Park Superintendent in his/her absence.

Schedule
This 40 hour a week C-94 position works a regular schedule of 7am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. This position will seasonally shift its hours to 6am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday.

Salary
$28.45 - $30.57 per hour, $59,177 - $63,577 Annually, C-94 Grade 9, 8 hour shift

Examples of Duties

• Plans, assigns, and supervises the daily work of Park Maintenance personnel;
• Instructs crews on proper work methods and conducts safety training;
• Inspects and reviews work;
• Conducts employee evaluations;
• Conducts playground safety inspections, completes reports, and assigns appropriate repairs;
• Responsible for overseeing the productivity of various Park Maintenance personnel on a daily basis;
• Participates in planning for and implementation of a preventative maintenance schedule;
• Supervises and participates in the maintenance and preparation of athletic fields and turf management;
• Oversees and assists in the maintenance and/or installation of sprinkler systems;
• Supervises and participates in the maintenance and repair of park structures including restroom buildings, playgrounds, fencing, irrigation systems, and related infrastructure;
• Determines the cost effectiveness of doing work in-house or by outside contractors;
• Participates in administrative staff conferences;
• Coordinates athletic field maintenance and preparation;
• Oversees usage and maintenance schedules of athletic fields and facilities;
• Selects appropriate herbicides, fungicides, and pest control products for indoor and outdoor use and determines application rates, location and timing of use;
• Supervises and participates in the cutting of brush and trees along the bike path, and park trails;
• Operates larger area mowers, front end loader, backhoe, and related turf maintenance and construction equipment as needed;
• Plows snow as needed.
• Performs related work as required or assigned by supervisor;
• Serves as a member of various staff committees as required.

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience

• High School graduate or GED required
• At least five (5) years of direct experience in park and grounds maintenance
• Additional training and experience in the field of turf management, plumbing, electrical, and equipment repair

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Capabilities

• Considerable knowledge of park operations, building operations, plumbing, wiring, carpentry, and the exercise of considerable independent judgment in determining park care needs;
• Ability to plan work and supervise a small crew of semi-skilled and unskilled workers;
• Considerable knowledge of building materials for varied uses, and plant material;
• Considerable knowledge of insecticides, herbicides, and other chemicals used in park and building maintenance;
• Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of power equipment, power tools, and related equipment;
• Ability to determine materials needed and provide cost estimates for specified projects;
• Ability to deal with the general public on a daily basis in a helpful and courteous manner;
• Ability to select building materials appropriate for various repairs or new construction considering environmental conditions, use of the area, aesthetics, strength, durability and maintenance requirements;
• Ability to read plans and properly use a transit/level;
• Ability to operate a backhoe and other power and hand tools used in park maintenance work safely and efficiently;
• Ability to operate a dump truck safely and efficiently; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time and under unfavorable weather conditions.

Required Licenses

• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid RI CDL Class A license, with all applicable type ratings, certifications, endorsements as required, within 6 months of hire
• Must have possession of a valid Department of Labor Hoisting Engineer's License to operate heavy equipment
• Must have, or be able to obtain within 6 months of…