Foreman 1

BREC Recreation And Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge•Multiple locations, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman 1 works at BREC parks and facilities leading assigned crews performing maintenance and special projects in general grounds maintenance. Supervises weekend crews on assigned weekend days.

Requirements

H.S. diploma or equivalent required.
Valid LA Class E driver's license.
2 years of grounds maintenance or related experience.
Attention to detail
Working knowledge of the principles, practices and methods performing grounds maintenance
Mechanical aptitude
Good interpersonal & organizational skills with ability to prioritize and inspect work
Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn and teach new skills
Skill in the operation of light to heavy equipment
Ability to direct the work of others
Ability to operate a BREC vehicle to perform essential functions of the job
Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology, and/or priorities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years vocational training preferred.
Study of Horticulture, construction management, turf maintenance, arboriculture or a closely related field.
N/A
Valid D or above Commercial driver's license.
5 or more years related experience.

Responsibilities

Leading assigned crews to complete designated tasks and projects.
Inspecting and performing repairs and maintenance to playground equipment and fall surfaces.
Operating park maintenance equipment, mowers, loaders, graders, backhoes to complete assigned tasks.
Laying out and maintaining athletic fields and training other staff on these tasks.
Inspecting, recognizing, recording, and responding to needed maintenance and repairs of playgrounds, picnic facilities, athletic fields, and any other park features.
Maintaining and repairing fences, backstops, tennis courts, basketball courts, water fountains, benches and any other park features as assigned.
Performing general equipment preventative maintenance as needed.
General record keeping.
Assisting in training of staff.
Assisting in inventory control
Assisting in supply logistics for remote shop locations within district.
Filling in, in absence of District Manager/Foreman as needed
Opening and closing shop and directing staff on weekends and holidays.
Purchasing needed supplies and materials as directed.