Parks Maintenance Foreman

Town of Danville•Danville, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the manager of the maintenance division for the Danville Parks and Recreation Department. The role involves planning, organizing, and coordinating maintenance projects and activities for parks, park facilities, parkways, playgrounds, and related areas. Key responsibilities include scheduling work, determining resource needs, inspecting work progress, resolving work-related issues, and ensuring compliance with maintenance contracts. The Foreman also coordinates activities with various internal and external stakeholders, provides day-to-day leadership and oversight of the maintenance division, assists with employee selection, training, supervision, and evaluation, and promotes safe work practices. Administrative duties include processing contractor invoices, assisting with budget preparation and financial control, and maintaining departmental records. The role also requires responding to citizen inquiries and complaints, communicating effectively, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Experience and demonstrated ability in construction-related work, including electrical, plumbing, welding, and carpentry.
Experience and demonstrated ability in mechanical work, including automotive and small-engine mechanics.
Experience and demonstrated ability operating machinery and equipment, including tractors, mowers, vehicles, and other small-engine equipment.
Experience and demonstrated ability in janitorial and facility maintenance work, including cleaning and general upkeep.
Must possess and maintain a valid, verifiable Indiana Driver's License.
Must maintain a demonstrated safe driving record and remain insurable through the Town's liability insurance carrier.
Basic knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Ability to understand information from a variety of sources and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices that support effective and efficient parks and recreation operations and service delivery.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, anticipate the potential consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of departmental goals.
Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
Good ethical judgment and integrity.
Dependable attendance and reliability.
Ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, Town staff, and members of the public.

Nice To Haves

Must obtain certification in infant, child, and adult CPR and Standard First Aid within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and coordinate maintenance projects and activities for parks, park facilities, parkways, playgrounds, and related areas.
Assist with scheduling work projects and determining appropriate equipment, materials, and personnel needs.
Inspect work areas and review work progress and performance to ensure projects are completed appropriately and efficiently.
Identify and resolve work-related problems and assist with developing practical solutions.
Ensure compliance with contract maintenance specifications for facilities, vehicles, and related work.
Coordinate park maintenance and construction activities with other Town departments, divisions, outside agencies, contractors, community groups, and members of the public.
Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the maintenance division.
Assist with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of department employees.
Provide direction and support to employees in the completion of maintenance projects and daily assignments.
Promote safe work practices and serve as a leader in maintaining a safe work environment.
Adhere to all applicable OSHA requirements, Town policies, and Parks and Recreation Department safety guidelines.
Provide leadership in organizing, communicating, and enforcing park rules.
Provide oversight of the timely processing and payment of contractor invoices, including appropriate recordkeeping and general administration.
Assist with budget preparation, administration, and financial control for maintenance-related operations.
Prepare, maintain, and supervise a variety of departmental records, reports, and documentation.
Respond to difficult complaints and requests for information and develop appropriate action plans to address concerns.
Respond to and resolve difficult or sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints while maintaining a responsive and professional customer service philosophy.
Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, contractors, Town departments, community organizations, and members of the public.
Operate a motor vehicle as necessary to conduct Department and Town business.
Perform other duties as assigned by Department leadership.