Overview
Parks Maintenance Foreman Jobs in Oregon, Illinois, USA at Washington City
Location: Oregon
Title:
Parks Maintenance Foreman
Dept:
Leisure Services Division:
Parks
Annual Pay Range: $52,096 – $62,555
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs a variety offirst-line supervisory and journey level skilled dutiesrelated to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep and repair of city buildings, swimming pool, recreation facilities, parks, playing fields, cemetery grounds and general environs. May perform as a project leader in the absence of the superintendent. May oversee specialized area of operations i.e., sports and playing fields or city parks.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Provides close to general supervision to Parks Maintenance Worker(s) II and I, and temporary or seasonal laborers while in training or on a project-by-project basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as a lead worker; performs general building maintenance; constructs and maintains water wheel, bowerys, small buildings and storage facilities; assures proper operation of lighting fixtures, doors, windows and plumbing; may assist in framing, painting, roofing or other skilled construction and maintenance activities related to carpentry, plumbing, and electrical; performs concrete and masonry work; assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment.
Assists in the installation of sprinkler systems; selects line sizes, sprinkler spacing, type and control equipment; install, test, and maintain systems utilizing low voltage, hydraulic, or other operating features.
Performing operations such as spraying projects for thepreventionor eradication of pests, fungus, and insects harmful to park plants, trees, shrubs and other environs; selects appropriate chemicals and combinations to accomplish task; maintains records of spraying activities; assures chemicals are properly stored and used in conformity with city, state, or federal regulations; operates spraying equipment.
Operates various types of heavy equipment such as back hoe, etc.; transports materials and equipment; participates in various seasonal projects; operates and maintains trencher; operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, aeration tractor, and various hand tools; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety.
Operates complex lawn mowing equipment; mows and trims grass, bushes and shrubs; assists in pruning activities on trees, shrubs and plants; removes dead, diseased, or injured trees; stimulates healthy plant growth through custom pruning and cutting.
Performs general landscape and gardening duties; plants and transplants trees, shrubs, bushes, grass, flowers etc. as directed to develop attractive parks and grounds; performs various fertilization techniques using dry and liquid chemicals.
Performs lawn cutting and trimming in preparation of cemetery burials; marks off and digs graves; installs and sets head stones and develops new cemetery sections.
Assists in the maintenance of cemetery records, files and maps for the cemetery legend; sells burial plots.
Assists with funerals by directing processions and coordinating cemetery activities; assists people in locating graves; supervises the work of head stone and vault companies.
Trains laborers in equipment usage such as backhoe, gang lawn mowers, and landscape equipment.
Organizes and assures timely preparati…
Title: Parks Maintenance Foreman
Company: Washington City
Location: Oregon, Illinois, USA
Category: Trades / Skilled Labor, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
