Parks Maintenance Foreman: (Full-Time)

City of South Padre Island•South Padre Island, TX

About The Position

The Parks Maintenance Foreman performs skilled maintenance work and operates equipment used in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of parks equipment and landscaping and irrigation systems. This is a working supervisor role that leads the parks maintenance division in managing the long-term care and maintenance of the City’s native plants and landscapes. The position also carries out a range of parks and public-works tasks, including maintaining park facilities and equipment, supporting construction and maintenance projects, operating vehicles and machinery, training staff, and adhering to City purchasing policies. Work is regularly performed outdoors in direct sunlight and in varying weather conditions, with exposure to mechanical hazards, wet or humid conditions, vibration, loud noise, and occasional other workplace hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of related work experience in tree and/or plant care operations or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the City.
Valid state driver’s license.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods.
Ability to work safely.
Knowledge and skill in landscaping procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Some knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair activities.
Skill in operating some of the listed tools and equipment.
Considerable knowledge related to arboriculture, horticulture, and/or landscape management.

Nice To Haves

Degree in forestry, horticulture, or a closely related field.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Study and report to management on the cultivation and management of native plants and landscapes on South Padre Island.
Maintain trees, shrubs, vines, ground cover, turf, specialty landscapes, and bedding plants, determining appropriate methods, timing, and tools.
Diagnose plant and tree nutrition and pest-control needs and perform fertilization and herbicide work.
Rehabilitate landscapes, including repairs and installations.
Provide supplemental water through manual operation of automatic irrigation zones and hand watering.
Frequently inspect and/or repair playground equipment to ensure it operates properly and safely.
Frequently inspect, clean, and/or repair park restrooms to ensure they are clean and functioning properly.
Plant, transplant, water, prune, and select plants, flowers, bushes, and trees for parks and other assigned City properties.
Mow, weed-eat, and pick up trash in park grounds and other assigned areas.
Paint and provide rust protection for parks equipment, facilities, signs, and other assigned City property.
Clean and check tools and equipment after use and perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; report defects or needed repairs to a supervisor.
Drive trucks of various sizes and weights to load, haul, and unload equipment, gravel, and sand.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety and security standards.
Perform labor on construction and maintenance projects as part of a crew and operate power construction and maintenance equipment.
As needed, inspect and/or repair streets and drainage systems and install and repair street signs.
Perform construction and maintenance labor such as pavement cutting, ditch digging, manhole cleaning, storm sewer pipe repair, laying, and backfilling.
Serve on employee or other committees as assigned.
Place traffic-control barrels, barriers, and barricades; use front-end loaders and tractors, including light and medium front-end loaders as needed.
Perform minor electrical work, including replacement of plugs and outlets when needed.
Train other staff and perform other related duties as assigned.
Adhere to City of South Padre Island purchasing policies when performing purchasing tasks.