Foreman - Parks And Recreation (Full Time)

Under general direction, the position supervises and manages the City maintenance activities in facilities, roads or utilities. Employees in this classification perform supervisory and managerial work. Position is responsible for managing maintenance activities and performing maintenance activities for sewers, street and roads, public buildings, medians, and storm water. Performs related work as directed.

Performs full range of supervisory functions such as hiring, training, assigning work, setting standards, reviewing work, evaluating, counseling; recommends discipline and discharge.

Addresses customer complaints; follows-up to ensure problems are resolved.

Coordinates within department and with other departments on joint or cooperative projects; monitors work tasks and projects to ensure timely completion.

Researches plans, drawings, codes, ordinances, policies and procedures, personnel manuals, union contract, and technical manual to plan maintenance activities.

Prepares or reviews maintenance schedules.

Supervises inspections of work in progress; coordinates activities on the job.

Supervises or participates in maintenance projects requiring special expertise or experience.

Coordinates with vendors and contractors for special maintenance; prepares specification for bids on maintenance work; monitors contractor’s activities to insure compliance with contracts.

Supervises to ensure work projects are completed properly, closed out properly, and entered into computer system.

Advises superintendent as to budget needs; conducts inventories; order materials; monitors expenditures.

Participates in staff meetings to exchange information; attends seminars and conferences to maintain or improve technical and professional skills.

Prepares periodic logs and reports documenting activities and events within department such as daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

High school diploma or GED; Minimum four (4) years progressively more responsible previous experience and/or training that includes municipal utilities, public works maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Requirements

Must obtain within one (1) year from date of hire:

Florida CDL Class B

Supervision in Government Certification

Basic Tree Pruning Certification

Florida Ornamental & Turf Pesticide License

Maintenance of Traffic

Must obtain within two (2) year from date of hire:

Best Management Practices Certification must.

Certified Playground Inspection Certification.

Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

Performs routine office functions such as filing, copying and answering phone.

Performs related duties as directed.