Foreperson III - Parks & Grounds

UNKNOWN; Marietta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Marietta is seeking a Foreperson III - Parks & Grounds to supervise landscaping crews, coordinate materials and equipment, and ensure safety and quality across parks and city properties. The role requires 5 years of landscaping advancement and 2 years in related installation, with a valid Georgia CDL and ability to read plans.

Responsibilities include leading work orders, performing safety inspections, maintaining time records, supporting events, and assisting with budgeting.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years progressively responsible landscaping experience and 2 years in landscaping/plant installation or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid Georgia CDL with clean driving record (no DUIs in last 5 years).
• Ability to read landscape/construction plans, blueprints, and specs.
• Proven supervisory experience and ability to enforce safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads execution of departmental work orders.
• Coordinates materials, equipment, and personnel to complete work orders.
• Provides Quality Control on grounds maintenance tasks.
• Manages materials and equipment for foreman CSW staff.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of departmental equipment.
• Observe parks and city properties weekly; report repair needs.
• Perform playground safety inspections.
• Guide and supervise assigned crew; enforce work standards and safety.
• Perform light construction including irrigation repair.
• Maintain time and production records for staff.
• Interpret city policies for crew members and provide training.
• Assist Grounds Supervisor with Community Service Workers program.
• Submit written reports for evaluations, promotions, transfers, terminations, and disciplinary actions.
• Attend trainings and meetings as directed.
• Work during severe weather as needed.
• Support events by coordinating grounds and facility staff.
• Assist in budgeting for division activities.
• Flex schedule to three weekend shifts per quarter for training and quality control.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High School

Tools

Tractors

Mowers

Backhoes

Dump trucks

Front-end loaders

Job description

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

Supervises/leads the execution of departmental work orders.

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

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.

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.

Additional Info

Job Type / Type of Position : Full-Time

Education Level : High School

Position : Foreperson III - Parks & Grounds

Organization : City of Marietta

City : Marietta

Primary Category : Coordinator/Supervisor

Experience Requirement : 3-4 years

Salary Calculations/Paid : Hourly

Job Contact Phone Number : 7706967162