Working Maintenance Foreman

Springfield; Fields (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Parks & Recreation seeks a Working Maintenance Foreman to plan, supervise, and participate in skilled construction, maintenance, and repair of City property. Work is performed with independence under the direction of a supervisor who reviews through inspections for conformance to standards.

Supervising a small crew, the role requires reading drawings, assigning daily jobs, ordering supplies, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment, and techniques of the trade.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to locate, diagnose, and correct needed repairs on equipment.
• Ability to supervise the work of a small crew.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials of the trade.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the work of a small crew engaged in maintaining, constructing, and repairing City property.
• Plans and assigns work crews to daily jobs.
• Orders supplies and parts as necessary.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Trade knowledge

Safety awareness

Equipment repair

Crew supervision

Follow instructions

Tools handling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Posting number: 04417

Department: Parks & Recreation

Job classification: Working Maintenance Foreman

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

Responsible for planning, supervising and participating in a small crew engaged in skilled construction, maintenance and repair of City property. Work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with accepted trade practices adapted to municipal requirements under the general direction of a supervisor of higher grade who reviews work through inspections for conformance to established departmental standards. Work instructions may be oral or written and are accompanied by drawings and sketches when necessary. Supervision is exercised over a small crew of workers.

Examples of duties

• Supervises and participates in the work of a small crew engaged in maintaining, constructing, and repairing City property.
• Plans and assigns work crews to daily jobs.
• Orders supplies and parts as necessary.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment, and techniques of the trade.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to locate, diagnose, and correct needed repairs on equipment.
• Ability to supervise the work of a small crew.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials of the trade.

Supplemental information

• High school diploma or equivalent, including or supplemented by technical courses relating to the trade.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a skilled maintenance person.