Foreperson - Five Borough Program

Central Park Conservancy•Yard, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the Manager and Assistant Manager(s) of the Five Borough Program, the Foreperson is responsible for working alongside and providing daily direction of staff, ensuring all work meets acceptable organizational practices at selected parks outside of Central Park. The work is at four parks in Harlem, with additional locations across the five boroughs of New York City. The Foreperson is expected to work with NYC Parks to perform their primary tasks.

Requirements

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance work in the field of Landscape Management; or Education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above.
Demonstrated ability to work well and collaborate with others.
Valid Drivers’ License that must be maintained for duration of employment.
Possess a fundamental understanding and knowledge of urban park landscape maintenance using modern practices.
Associate’s degree from accredited college in a related field, or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
Ability to provide both oral and written communication that is easily understood and direct in its content.
Ability to engage in critical thinking skills that allow for prioritizing issues, coordinating multiple projects and problem solving.
Possess a fundamental understanding and knowledge of landscape management; ornamental and native plant material, cyclical care including planting, pruning, weed management and health care issues.
Knowledge of computer equipment and Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform heavy physical labor on a daily basis in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Works alongside and provides direction to Groundskeepers
Monitors staff engagement, productivity, safety, compliance of organizational standards, and status of work assignments.
Provides technical assistance to Groundskeepers and collaborates with NYC Parks staff engaged in daily landscape maintenance tasks and in the proper use and care of tools, equipment, and materials.
Ensures all work is in accordance with the established work plan.
Reports daily on work and training completed.
Performs mowing, string trimming, watering, weeding, seeding, raking, sweeping, fence installation and repair, and other related duties as assigned including maintaining turf grass areas and athletic fields
Reports and collaborates on park sanitation, including removal of trash from designated sites.
Ensures that waste material is taken to the proper location.
Supervises the snow removal program and perform duties of snow removal, with machines and physical labor.
Maintains tools and equipment in good working order and report items that require repair.
Operates various types of equipment including light or medium weight trucks, wide area mowers and tractors.
Navigates New York City streets with light or medium weight truck and trailer.
Ensures that staff are safely operating trucks and trailers.
Performs related work as assigned.
Assists in the coordination of projects, planning, and educational opportunities to achieve set work plan goals.
Collaborates with NYC Parks staff and other personnel in completing assigned tasks.
Assists in the preparation of special events as needed.
Builds and maintains positive relationships with Parks Department staff.
Reports on malfunctioning infrastructure, furnishings, safety hazards, quality of life issues through computer-based work order system.
Interacts with Park patrons in a professional manner.