Parks Maintenance Foreman

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Works as the manager of the maintenance division of the Danville Parks and Recreation Department:

Maintenance Planning and Operations

• Plan, organize, and coordinate maintenance projects and activities for parks, park facilities, parkways, playgrounds, and related areas.
• Assist with scheduling work projects and determining appropriate equipment, materials, and personnel needs.
• Inspect work areas and review work progress and performance to ensure projects are completed appropriately and efficiently.
• Identify and resolve work-related problems and assist with developing practical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with contract maintenance specifications for facilities, vehicles, and related work.
• Coordinate park maintenance and construction activities with other Town departments, divisions, outside agencies, contractors, community groups, and members of the public.

Supervision and Leadership

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of the maintenance division.
• Assist with the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of department employees.
• Provide direction and support to employees in the completion of maintenance projects and daily assignments.
• Promote safe work practices and serve as a leader in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Adhere to all applicable OSHA requirements, Town policies, and Parks and Recreation Department safety guidelines.
• Provide leadership in organizing, communicating, and enforcing park rules.

Administrative and Financial Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the timely processing and payment of contractor invoices, including appropriate recordkeeping and general administration.
• Assist with budget preparation, administration, and financial control for maintenance-related operations.
• Prepare, maintain, and supervise a variety of departmental records, reports, and documentation.

Customer Service and Communication

• Respond to difficult complaints and requests for information and develop appropriate action plans to address concerns.
• Respond to and resolve difficult or sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints while maintaining a responsive and professional customer service philosophy.
• Communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, contractors, Town departments, community organizations, and members of the public.

Other Responsibilities

• Operate a motor vehicle as necessary to conduct Department and Town business.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department leadership.
• This position is subject to the rules, policies, and operating procedures established by the Park and Recreation Board and the Town of Danville, as they may be amended from time to time.

Qualifications And Skills

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• Experience and demonstrated ability in construction-related work, including electrical, plumbing, welding, and carpentry.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in mechanical work, including automotive and small-engine mechanics.
• Experience and demonstrated ability operating machinery and equipment, including tractors, mowers, vehicles, and other small-engine equipment.
• Experience and demonstrated ability in janitorial and facility maintenance work, including cleaning and general upkeep.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid, verifiable Indiana Driver's License.
• Must maintain a demonstrated safe driving record and remain insurable through the Town's liability insurance carrier.
• Must obtain certification in infant, child, and adult CPR and Standard First Aid within six (6) months of hire.

Communication and Organizational Skills

• Basic knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to understand information from a variety of sources and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices that support effective and efficient parks and recreation operations and service delivery.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, anticipate the potential consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of departmental goals.

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
• Good ethical judgment and integrity.
• Dependable attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, Town staff, and members of the public.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, walk, talk and hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and may be required to frequently lift and/or move objects weighing approximately 25–50 pounds.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move, with assistance, objects weighing more than 80 pounds while using appropriate personal protective equipment and safe lifting practices.
• The employee may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.