Park Foreman/Forewoman

Job Description

Park Foreman/Forewoman (615)

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience involving the maintenance and construction of landscaping, swimming pools, and park facilities.

License & Certification

Possession of a valid California Driver's license. Possession of California Department of Food and Agriculture Qualified Applicator Certificate in categories B, C, and F is required prior to completion of probationary period.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a management position in the classified service responsible for supervising the maintenance of the City's parks and related facilities. An incumbent in this class exercises independent judgment and discretion not of a routine or clerical nature in evaluating and reporting on the work efforts of employees; in recommending to hire, transfer, suspend, lay-off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline other employees, in weighing the economic impact of deploying or directing employees, or in adjusting employees' grievances.

Typical Duties

Assigns reviews, supervises and participates in the work of crews engaged in the construction, maintenance and operation of park facilities including installation and maintenance of horticultural materials; maintenance of park buildings, structures, and specialized equipment; use, maintenance and repair of hand tools, power equipment and vehicles; installation, modification, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems and related appurtenances; maintenance, operation and repair of swimming pools, including plumbing facilities, devices and controls required to achieve balanced pool water chemistry. Inspects work in progress to insure conformance with instructions; requisitions and assigns necessary supplies and materials; maintains time and material records; trains and instructs subordinates in maintenance techniques and safety practices; assists in budget preparation; evaluates and reports upon the performance of assigned subordinates; recommends the hiring, transfer, suspension, lay-off, recall, promotion, discharge, assignment, reward, or discipline of subordinate employees; resolves employee grievances; and performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Good knowledge of: landscape park maintenance methods, procedures and materials including planting and care of turf, shrubs, trees and ground covers; and equipment, tools and safety practices and procedures used in park maintenance and repair work. Knowledge of: methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in swimming pool operation, maintenance and repair; and janitorial methods and procedures required for park building maintenance and operation. Good ability to: supervise subordinates utilizing supervisory techniques and methods of motivating subordinates to perform effectively and efficiently; plan, assign, supervise and review the work of maintenance personnel; follow oral and written instructions; read, interpret and work with plans and sketches; maintain work and operational records; prepare reports; and communicate effectively to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees and the general public.

Supervision Received

Works under the direction of a Park Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises Grounds Maintenance Workers and other assigned personnel.

Special Conditions

May be required to work unusual hours in shift assignments, in emergency situations and to be on an "on-call" basis as assigned.

Approved, February 1990