City of Plantation · 19 hours ago
MAINTENANCE FOREMAN PARKS-INTERNAL PROMOTIONAL ONLY
Plantation, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCity of Plantation is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to manage both skilled and unskilled workers in the Parks and Recreation Department. The role involves supervising field maintenance procedures, planning work, enforcing safety procedures, and participating in various maintenance tasks related to municipal buildings and parks.
GovernmentInformation ServicesResidential
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervises and participates in a broad variety of field maintenance procedures and custodial duties
Plans relevant work, assigns personnel to jobs, and secures all needed tools, equipment, supplies and material
Prepares daily worklists and weekly personnel schedules
Executes purchase orders authorized by the department director
Enforces safety procedures and precautions throughout all stages of departmental projects
Supervises and participates in the installation and maintenance of various sprinkler systems
Performs various minor repairs and updates to relevant park facilities and buildings
Supervises and participates in the landscaping, planting, sodding, trimming, mowing, edging, pruning, watering, and fertilizing of grass, flowers, shrubs and trees, islands, parks, recreation areas, and around public buildings
Supervises and participates in the excavation of trenches and ditches
Supervises and participates in the spraying of grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees with insecticides, fungicides, and weed killers
Directs employees to execute and participate in a hurricane plan to completion
Supervises and participates in the maintenance, repair, and construction of municipal parks and grounds, sidewalks, swales, storm drains, sport facilities, playground equipment and in the landscaping of city property as needed
Exercises care and safety in use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks and knowledge of safety rules and regulations prescribed by the city
Assists in interviewing candidates for employment and recommends in the interest of the city that eligible candidates be hired, and that subordinates be transferred, promoted, reassigned, disciplined, or terminated as appropriate
Performs related work as required and as directed
Qualification
Required
Current City of Plantation employee in the Parks and Recreation Department in either full or part-time capacity
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of experience in work involving horticulture, nursery, landscape, grounds, and/or parks
Valid State of Florida driver's license
Knowledge of the practices and techniques used in the work of various assigned areas
Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the work of various assigned areas
Knowledge of the maintenance and installation of irrigation systems
Knowledge of effective methods and techniques of supervision of both skilled and unskilled personnel
Knowledge of various athletic field installations, including mounds, repairs to clay, installation of base pines, home plates, and pitching rubbers
Knowledge of various chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, fungicides, and weedkillers
Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of the proper use of safety practices
Skill in written and verbal communication
Skill in personnel supervision
Skill in the operation of relevant equipment and in the use of hand and power tools
Ability to supervise personnel in the execution of the city hurricane plan
Ability to perform ballfield maintenance, which may include tasks of raking, lining, hoeing, watering, base installation, goal installation, etc
Ability to work from and interpret work orders, blueprints, layouts, and sketches
Ability to work flexible work schedule
Ability to operate assigned equipment safely
Ability to understand and carry out instructions and complete work assignments correctly
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under hot and humid conditions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with other city employees, department officials, and the general public
Benefits
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Hospitalization, Major Medical, Dental and Vision
General Employees Pension
Holidays
Personal Day
Sick Leave
Annual Leave
Funeral Leave
Jury Duty
Educational Reimbursement
Company
City of Plantation
City of Plantation is a government group that provides job opportunities, building permits, tax receipts, and property information services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Mercer
Regulatory Compliance & Lab Manager/ QA/QC Officer
Jason Nunemaker
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
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