Foreperson III, Parks & Grounds

City of Marietta, GA; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Marietta, GA is seeking a Foreperson III to supervise Grounds staff in landscaping and maintenance for City properties and facilities. This hands-on role coordinates crews, equipment, and materials, ensuring work orders are completed to high standards and safety protocols are followed.

Responsibilities include quality control, equipment maintenance, playground inspections, reporting, and training new employees, with occasional weekend shifts and involvement in budget-related

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Five years of progressively responsible landscaping experience.
• Ability to read landscape/construction plans and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the execution of departmental work orders.
• Coordinates materials, equipment and personnel to complete job orders.
• Operates departmental heavy equipment and inspects playground safety.
• Provides training and guidance to new employees.
• Maintains records of time and production; enforces safety procedures.
• Manages budget-related items and oversees maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Supervision

Planning & time management

Safety awareness

Communication

Blueprints/plans reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational landscaping program

Tools

CDL

Job description

Rate of Pay: $22.86 - $26.08
Status: Open Until Filled

The Foreperson III position is a “hands on” supervisory position that is responsible for instructing and providing direct supervision to Grounds staff on landscaping and or maintenance activities for City/BLW property and facilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervises/leads the execution of departmental work orders.


• Coordinates materials, (Including fuel) equipment and personnel to complete job/work orders.


• Operates departmental heavy equipment.


• Provides Quality Control on all tasks performed by Foreman I and City Service Worker (CSW) Staff, particularly as it relates to grounds maintenance in the parks and City properties.


• Manages and maintains the materials and equipment necessary for foreman CSW Staff to execute their assigned tasks.


• Oversee the maintenance & repair of departmental equipment


• Visits and observes all parks and selected city properties on a periodic basis (weekly) and reports the need for repair or special maintenance that would be performed by staff or contractual maintenance contractors.


• Performs playground safety inspections.


• Provides “hands on” supervision and technical guidance of an assigned crew including enforcement of work standards and safety procedures.


• Performs light construction, including irrigation repair, and other maintenance work along with subordinates as necessary to complete work assignments.


• Keeps updated records of employee time and job production.


• Interprets City and department policies and procedures for assigned crew members as needed.


• Provides training and guidance to new employees.


• Works with the Grounds Supervisor to administer the community service workers program.


• Provides and submits written reports as needed for employee evaluations, promotions, transfers, terminations, and disciplinary actions.


• Attends training and other meetings as directed by the Director or supervisor.


• Reports to work during severe weather conditions as directed by the Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation or the Director.


• Works special events responsible for assisting recreation (event) staff in the planning, setting up and supervision of grounds & facility staff during events.


• Assists in preparing the budget items related to division work activities.


• Flexes schedule to work three (3) weekend shifts per quarter to train and maintain quality control on these shifts.


• Performs other related duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.


• A minimum of five years progressively responsible landscaping or completion of a vocational program in landscaping or related field and two years’ experience in landscaping and plant installation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Must have skill in performing all landscaping and maintenance work required of subordinates, including the operation of property maintenance equipment, tractors, mowers, weed eaters, backhoes, front-end loaders, and dump trucks.


• Must be able to understand and work from landscape and/or construction plans, blueprints, and specifications.


• Ability to use a personal computer and basic programs and other applicable office equipment to provide required reports, job estimates and budget information.


• Must be able to understand drawings, manufacturing specifications, and other technical documents.


• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.


• Knowledge of supervisory methods and current personnel practices.


• Ability to evaluate employees including submitting written performance evaluations.


• Knowledge of related occupational hazards and safety precautions.


• Ability to plan, organize and inspect work of assigned employees and maintain accurate time and production records.


• Must have a valid Georgia commercial driver's license (CDL) and a satisfactory driving history to include no DUIs in the last five (5) years.

Disclaimer

Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen, physical exam & background inquiry.