Foreman (Full-Time, Hourly)

The Glenview Park District•Glenview, IL

4d•$34 - $49

About The Position

JOB OPPORTUNITY with the Glenview Park District: Foreman (Full-Time, Hourly) Park & Facility Services “Recreate” a better life with a career in the field of Parks & Recreation! JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for guiding day-to-day operations of field maintenance for all athletic fields, including turf maintenance, baseball/softball repairs and daily grooming, soccer goal mouth repair, irrigation, field layout, application of fertilizer and herbicides, mowing, outdoor ice rinks and snow removal. Works closely with the Assistant Superintendent to coordinate day-to-day operations. Other duties include: Provide leadership and coordinate crews in the field Conduct thorough park athletic field inspections on a regular basis Turf maintenance, including seeding, topdressing, aerating, fertilizing and spraying applications of herbicides and insecticides Baseball/softball field daily grooming and repairs, including rebuilding mounds and batters’ boxes, resetting bases, lip removal, dirt leveling, fence repairs and home plate repairs Track material usage Act as the Supervisor-on-Duty in the absence of the Assistant Superintendent Organize a task from start to completion in an efficient and timely manner and keep crew members working effectively at all times Communicate matters of importance in a timely manner Recommend improvements and efficiencies Conduct all work in a safe manner, including using personal protective equipment and safety devices as required; identifies and reports any real or potential safety hazards Irrigation troubleshooting and repairs Construction, maintenance and repair of outdoor ice rinks Seasonal duties (snow removal, salting, etc.) Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must have an Associate’s Degree or professional certification in a building trade or related field. Will consider significant and material experience in lieu of formal education.
At least seven (7) years of relevant experience required in athletic field maintenance.
Pesticide Applicators License required or ability to obtain within six months.
Valid Illinois driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification(s) and/or active membership in a professional association is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and coordinate crews in the field
Conduct thorough park athletic field inspections on a regular basis
Turf maintenance, including seeding, topdressing, aerating, fertilizing and spraying applications of herbicides and insecticides
Baseball/softball field daily grooming and repairs, including rebuilding mounds and batters’ boxes, resetting bases, lip removal, dirt leveling, fence repairs and home plate repairs
Track material usage
Act as the Supervisor-on-Duty in the absence of the Assistant Superintendent
Organize a task from start to completion in an efficient and timely manner and keep crew members working effectively at all times
Communicate matters of importance in a timely manner
Recommend improvements and efficiencies
Conduct all work in a safe manner, including using personal protective equipment and safety devices as required; identifies and reports any real or potential safety hazards
Irrigation troubleshooting and repairs
Construction, maintenance and repair of outdoor ice rinks
Seasonal duties (snow removal, salting, etc.)
Performs other duties as assigned