Landscape Maintenance Foreman (Parks & Grounds Maintenance)

Position Summary

Works under general supervision to coordinate activities of unskilled employees, and/or inmates, to perform work activities, including but not limited to, landscape maintenance of Shelby County properties.

Pay Grade: 41H

Minimum Qualifications

100% -

1.Four (4) years of experience on-the-job or formal training in landscape maintenance, of which (2) years must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity; AND

2.High school diploma or possess a GED;

3.PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Supervises and coordinates the landscape maintenance activities of work crew(s).

2.Performs inspections of the work assigned of unskilled employees, semi-skilled employees and/or inmate crew(s).

3.Participates, as required, in the work of a crew engaged to accomplish landscape maintenance or to demonstrate tasks to be performed.

4.Obtains and keeps inventory of assigned landscape maintenance equipment and supplies.

5.Operates landscape maintenance equipment, when necessary to assist in completion of job assignments.

6.Maintains required record systems.

7.Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSA's

KSAs -

1.Ability to direct and supervise the work of others.

2.Knowledge of landscape maintenance.

3.Skills to operate all necessary landscape maintenance equipment and/or tools to assist in performing of job.

4.Ability to effectively communicate written and verbally.

5.Knowledge of activities and projects carried out in organization unit.

6.Ability to maintain records and perform math calculations.

7.Knowledge of maintenance and construction repair improvements in specified area of work.

8.Ability to perform routine maintenance on landscape equipment, tools, etc.

Special Requirements

1.Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one as of date of employment.

2.Must be able to travel to other Shelby County locations.

3.Must pass a physical examination.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.