Forestry Foreman

Location: The Woodlands, TX
Salary: 25.93 - 29.50

• Respond and follow-up with resident’s request for services.
• Act as the Foreman of works teams assigned to various parks/facilities/grounds maintenance and operational activities.
• Responsible for direct supervision of Crew Leaders and Laborer, providing schedules, guidance, mentoring, and assistance in daily work activities.
• Determine extent of work needed to be performs and assign duties to crew; determine necessary activities needed to complete the work; inspect the work in progress and upon completion; in some cases, may order materials/supplies to complete project.
• Design and construct special projects as assigned.
• Enforcement of the safety rules and assists in quality assurance of work activities. Assist in maintaining effective and efficient work production.
• Observe field operations and maintenance contractor; report finding to contractors, supervisor, and managers.
• Perform duties in support of development and maintenance of parks, grounds, sports fields e.g., mowing, edging, fertilizing, pruning trees and shrubs, clearing right-of-way areas.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, lawn edgers, brush/tree trimmers and chippers, air compressors, power saws, backhoes, farm tractors, vehicles up to 26000 GVWR, various hand and job-related power tools.
• Inspect, prune, and remove trees in cul-de-sacs, intracts, pathways, OSR, parks, medians, and ROW.
• Basic landscape maintenance knowledge including turf care, bed maintenance, plantings, and disease treatment.
• Knowledge of basic forestry practices as well as forest insect and disease identification, including cultural practices and risk management.
• Gather and dispose of debris, weeds, grass, trees, shrubs, and plants.
• Participate in emergency response teams.
• May be required to work special events on nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Conduct hazard tree inspections, Tree Risk Assessments (TRAQ), and other forestry-related inspections.
• Serve as a technical resource for contractors by providing direction, clarification, and field support as needed.
• Operate forestry tools and equipment and train staff in their safe and proper use, including chainsaws, chippers, and related equipment.
• Oversee the maintenance, inspection, and safe operation of forestry machinery, including wood chippers, gooseneck trailers, skid steers, and other equipment.
• Develop, schedule, and oversee routine forestry maintenance activities that enhance park trees and reserves.
• Ensure all forestry work is performed in accordance with ISA and ANSI standards.
• Maintain ISA certification or obtain certification within twelve (12) months of employment.