Parks Foreman - Maintenance

City of Farmington•Farmington, NM

1d•$21 - $33

About The Position

Performs a variety of administrative, supervisory, skilled, and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of parks grounds, landscapes, open spaces, riverine trails, athletic fields; parks buildings and facilities. This position works under the administrative supervision of the Parks Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Manages and supervises a crew responsible for an assigned number of parks, public grounds, and/or athletic fields; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates, disciplines, and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed. Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed. Provides advice to supervisors; communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the administrative public in assigned area of responsibility. Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; assures effective and efficient use of personnel, materials, facilities, and time. Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites work flow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Assists in interviewing and hiring process; assigns, supervises and evaluates park maintenance workers, temporary employees, or community service workers. Maintains harmony among workers and may deal with grievances. Provides necessary supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at work sites. Enforces policies, regulations, and safety and health standards. Determines, calculates and secures the appropriate materials and supplies for specific projects. Improves and streamlines work methods to accomplish assigned work. Assists in projecting needs for equipment, materials and supplies. Assists in the preparation of specifications, estimates, and bids for machinery, equipment, and contractor services. Assures that tools and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working condition. Prepares and maintains daily, monthly, and annual reports and records, as assigned. Responds to public inquiries; provides information within scope of knowledge and position. Oversees and coordinates parks, landscape, median, athletic field, and riverine construction and maintenance. Coordinates usage and maintenance schedules of athletic fields and facilities. Oversees and assists in the mowing and maintenance of parks, athletic fields, and open spaces. Oversees the installation, management, repair and efficient operation of the multiple irrigation systems in parks, athletic fields, and open spaces. Oversees the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and pest/weed control of parks, athletic fields, and open spaces. Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various parks, recreational programs, special events; prepares facilities for park and recreation program use. Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City Opens and closes, locks and unlocks City facilities as needed. Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, irrigation, and foundation work. Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public. Inspect parks and open space services provided by contractors or vendors for compliance with performance standards. Performs some or all of the duties of a Parks Maintenance Worker I, II or III, as required. Attendance at work is an essential function of this position. Other duties as assigned. Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.
Extensive background checks required .
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent required.
Minimum five years progressive maintenance experience of parks, landscapes, or athletic fields which includes at least three years' experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
At least two of the years' experience with a park system or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Considerable knowledge in landscape management, turf management, and horticulture required.
Excellent organizational and supervisory skills required.
Considerable knowledge of equipment and materials used in parks and building maintenance, repair, and construction.
Extensive knowledge of irrigation system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation.
Valid New Mexico driver's license with CDL endorsement, with acceptable driving record for past three years, or ability to obtain CDL with air brake endorsement within ninety days of entry into position.
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule deadlines.
Ability to work under stress and handle stressful situations.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and verbal instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City personnel and the public.
Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Working knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
This position requires a baseline audiometric examination.
This position has the responsibility to participate in and comply with the City's Environmental, Health, and Safety program.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of pesticides; New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) pesticide applicator's license preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of administrative, supervisory, skilled, and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of parks grounds, landscapes, open spaces, riverine trails, athletic fields; parks buildings and facilities.
Manages and supervises a crew responsible for an assigned number of parks, public grounds, and/or athletic fields; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates, disciplines, and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Provides advice to supervisors; communicates official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the administrative public in assigned area of responsibility.
Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; assures effective and efficient use of personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites work flow; studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Assists in interviewing and hiring process; assigns, supervises and evaluates park maintenance workers, temporary employees, or community service workers.
Maintains harmony among workers and may deal with grievances.
Provides necessary supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at work sites.
Enforces policies, regulations, and safety and health standards.
Determines, calculates and secures the appropriate materials and supplies for specific projects.
Improves and streamlines work methods to accomplish assigned work.
Assists in projecting needs for equipment, materials and supplies.
Assists in the preparation of specifications, estimates, and bids for machinery, equipment, and contractor services.
Assures that tools and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working condition.
Prepares and maintains daily, monthly, and annual reports and records, as assigned.
Responds to public inquiries; provides information within scope of knowledge and position.
Oversees and coordinates parks, landscape, median, athletic field, and riverine construction and maintenance.
Coordinates usage and maintenance schedules of athletic fields and facilities.
Oversees and assists in the mowing and maintenance of parks, athletic fields, and open spaces.
Oversees the installation, management, repair and efficient operation of the multiple irrigation systems in parks, athletic fields, and open spaces.
Oversees the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and pest/weed control of parks, athletic fields, and open spaces.
Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various parks, recreational programs, special events; prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City Opens and closes, locks and unlocks City facilities as needed.
Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, irrigation, and foundation work.
Using excellent customer service skills establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
Inspect parks and open space services provided by contractors or vendors for compliance with performance standards.
Performs some or all of the duties of a Parks Maintenance Worker I, II or III, as required.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
Other duties as assigned.
Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.