Parks Foreman

La Porte, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

What you will do forHarris County Precinct 2
The Park Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily work assignments and supervising in areas related to maintenance in Harris County Precinct 2 parks. The position supervises and oversees park operations maintenance programs and management of staff. It enforces park rules assists visitors and resolves conflicts among visitors and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans coordinates and performs administrative duties and assigns daily work schedules for park crew
Performs administrative duties in conjunction with the Zone Manager pertaining to employees including interviewing hiring firing discipline time posting accident reports etc.
Regularly inspects worksites for work performed and to identify any maintenance or improvement needs
Investigates citizens requests and assists in finding solutions.
Interacts with constitutes government agencies and staff members to coordinate and solve issues
Maintains inventory to ensure that adequate materials supplies and tools are available
Inspects equipment to verify that no hazardous conditions exist and to determine maintenance needs
Trains employees on use of all equipment and tools utilized in parks maintenance

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

Experience:

Four (4) years of parks maintenance experience
Two (2) years ofsupervisory experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of standard methods materials tools and equipment used in ground maintenance facility maintenance and landscape maintenance.
Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of and proficiency in use of various types of maintenance/construction equipment and vehicles.
Knowledge of records and schedules for work procedures.
Skill in both job/task leadership and personnel leadership.
Ability to communicate using 2-way radios cell phones telephones or other communication devices.
Ability to work a flexible schedule for on-call and emergency situations.
Ability to display positive public relations with the public and employees.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to assist and lead activities in the absence of supervisor.
Skill in the use of hand tools (e.g. rakes shovels hammers pliers loppers post hole digger auger etc.) and power equipment (e. g. chain saws weed eater blowers power washers nail guns mowers drills grinders saws etc.).
Skill in the operation of equipment (e. g. tractor with front end loader box blade shredder ATV golf cart etc.)

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-time Regular
Our parks are open 365 days of the year. The Parks Department works 4-10 hour shifts. Hours/days may vary based on business needs of the department and some weekend evening hours or holidays will be required during special events or in times of emergency response/preparedness.

Location

636 N Bayshore Drive La Porte TX 77571

Reporting Relationships

Reports To Position: Parks Zone Manger
Supervises Positions: Caretaker

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work is performed where extreme temperatures caustic substances physical hazards respiratory hazards humidity noise vibrations and other hazards may be encountered.
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally the following physical abilities are required: balancing climbing crouching feeling grasping handling hearing kneeling lifting mental acuity pulling reaching repetitive motions speaking standing stooping talking visual acuity and walking.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Position DescriptionWhat you will do forHarris County Precinct 2The Park Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily work assignments and supervising in areas related to maintenance in Harris County Precinct 2 parks. The position supervises and oversees park operations maintenance programs and manag...