Foreperson 1 - Grounds Maintenance

Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby, within its Developed Parks unit, seeks a supervisory parks operations lead to plan, assign, supervise and participate in crews handling grounds maintenance, irrigation, habitat restoration, and related construction tasks.

You will assist with preliminary budgets, monitor expenditures, train staff, ensure safety standards, and maintain records using Word and Excel. A Grade 12 certificate with related training and a valid BC driver’s licence are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12, preferably with related training or courses.
• Considerable related experience or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of maintenance methods, safety standards and environmental practices.
• Ability to plan, supervise and participate in crews; experience with records using electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in crews performing grounds maintenance, sports field work, irrigation, eco-sculpture, habitat restoration and related tasks.
• Plan, assign, review and inspect work, and ensure on-time completion.
• Monitor and help prepare budgets; track expenditures and advise supervisor of issues.
• Respond to standby and call-out assignments as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Records management

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position works in the Developed Parks organizational unit. This is supervisory work in the planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing and as required, participating in the work of one or more crews of subordinates engaged in a variety of public parks grounds maintenance, sports field maintenance, trail maintenance, irrigation, eco-sculpture, habitat restoration, invasive species control, park amenity maintenance, and minor construction tasks. The incumbent assists in the preliminary budget estimates and monitors actual expenditures and advises a supervisor of any anticipated problems; motivates, allocates, trains and disciplines members of crews; plans, assigns, supervises, reviews, inspects and may participate in the work of one or more crews of subordinates engaged in a variety of public parks operations such as mowing, fertilizing, sports field preparation and maintenance, trail maintenance, irrigation system installation and repair, habitat restoration, invasive species management, tree removal, maintenance and repair of park furniture, bleachers, picnic tables and other park amenities, and a variety of other related maintenance and construction activities as well as participate in snow & ice control. The successful candidate will be required to accept standby and call-out work assignments. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12, preferably supplemented by training or courses related to the work plus considerable related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, materials and equipment used in public parks ground maintenance, sports field maintenance, irrigation systems, minor construction, eco-sculpture, habitat restoration, and/or invasive species control and removal operations such as environmental regulations and practices (such as nesting season, fish-bearing streams, and environmentally sensitive areas). Considerable knowledge of hazards and safety standards applicable to the work performed. Ability to plan, assign, supervise, review, and participate in the work of subordinate crews; prepare and maintain records and reports using electronic systems and applications (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel); establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and the public. Skill in the use and care of equipment, materials and vehicles used in the work. A valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.

This is a Temporary Full Time until May 14, 2027.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.