Park Maintenance Foreman

Job Summary

This job is at pay grade C06, effective 10/01/2022

The Park Maintenance Foreman oversees an assigned crew that performs maintenance and operations of county parks during both normal and emergency situations. The primary responsibilities of this function are onsite leadership, de-escalate issues, ensure safety and proper business operations and policies and procedures are followed on Parks maintenance schedules. The Foreman provides on the job training in processes, operations and maintenance of specialized equipment to ensure a safe working environment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is the third in a series of three (3) Park Maintenance job classifications within the Skilled Trades job Family. This classification is distinguished by serving as a foreman over a crew including those advanced skills in the operation of equipment, requiring a higher degree of competency in operations and additional experience in park maintenance application including resource management, and customer service and safety. Operates a motorized vehicle. This job works various shifts and may require working extended hours during emergency management operations. This position requires a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department, including frequent evenings and weekends, and incumbents must be available for emergency response at all times when in geographic area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate daily record of team performance including individual performance, time keeping, materials utilized, equipment deployed and other job related job site issues; inputs data into computer software.

• Oversees and leads the work of subordinate advanced work group performing park and natural resource maintenance.

• Instructs and trains new crew members on job assignments and ensures timely project completion and quality work. Serves as instructor for in-house training program and informal on-the-job training.

• Observes and coaches work performance of assigned crew and provides immediate feedback; recommends and documents appropriate action; maintains ongoing communication with Supervisor to ensure all crew members are performing as expected.

• Enforces and adheres to county and department policies and procedures.

• Actively participates and makes panel recommendation for hiring needs.

• Responds to public and citizen complaints and work requests in a timely and professional manner at all times.

• Ensures that project is in compliance with established safety standards within a work zone.

• Drives and operates light and heavy equipment. Transfers equipment and materials to and from job sites or other destinations as required.

• Utilizes advanced knowledge and skill to calibrate and ensure proper operation of equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, skid steers, chain saws, string turners, mowers, turf mowers, woodchippers, pressure washers, synthetic field groomers and sweepers.

• Performs general construction and maintenance duties, such as excavation for drainage ways, road and trail maintenance, electrical and plumbing maintenance, light carpentry, irrigation system maintenance in compliance with ADA standards. Utilizes general hand and power tools as required.

• Installs warning signs and barricades to assist the public by routing and controlling traffic around and within construction and maintenance work site as per rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Operates equipment during emergency situations, such as removing debris from roadways, response to floods, severe weather, accidents, and ice on roadways, including the placement of sand on County Park roads and bridges.

• Performs routine preventative repairs and maintenance, refueling on equipment, checking tires, fluid levels, grease areas, and hydraulic systems. Cleans and cares for tools and equipment.

• Customer Service

Sports field experience

• Maintains record of mileage, servicing, minor maintenance, equipment hours, unit numbers and destinations of equipment assigned, records time and material used. Estimates materials needed on assigned project and recommends to supervisor. Identifies and recommends equipment needs for each assigned projects, requests needed tools, equipment, supplies and materials. Prepares reports as required.

• Follows blueprints to ensure compliance with established standards on repairs and capital projects for maintenance and construction. Incorporates standard construction and maintenance techniques, to produce a finished project, or product within required specifications.

• Performs various additional general labor tasks associated with assigned construction and maintenance projects, such as trail construction and repair, cutting brush, and building fences, as required.

• Participates in on-the-job and skill-based training in order to meet team and department goals and objectives.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D., AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible light and heavy equipment experience, including one (1) year lead experience OR successful completion of a supervisory or leadership training program;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles, practices, and techniques.

• Operation and maintenance characteristics of light and heavy equipment used for construction and maintenance activities with knowledge of sports field maintenance and routine preventative maintenance on motorized equipment.

• Operation and maintenance characteristics of basic hand and power tools.

• Applicable provisions that reduce operating hazards and enhance safety rules, regulations, and precautions.

• Accepted maintenance, construction standards and processes for maintenance activities.

• Travis County and Department's Employee Policy and Procedures rules and regulations.

• Industry standards associated with recording activity and report preparation.

• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software.

Skill in:

• Coordinating the work activities of assigned crew members.

• Training, developing, assigning, coaching, and evaluating assigned crew members.

• Calculating and estimating time schedules, labor required, and quantities of materials needed on park projects.

• Operating light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment at an advanced level. Diagnosing equipment problems and making field repairs and adjustments.

• Applying proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.

• Working with others, including working as a team member.

• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Monitor project progress and develop related reports.

• Safely operate motor vehicles, including light and heavy construction and maintenance equipment. Train and advise others.

• Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.

• Reason and make sound judgments and decisions.

• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with, departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

• Work as a team member within a diverse organization.

• Operate a motor vehicle.

• Articulate factual information to the public regarding parks and preserves.

• Provide informal interpretation of area resources.

• Analyze and solve problems.

• Detect and correct safety problems and hazards.

• Respond to unexpected situations in a reasonable manner.

• Understand oral instructions.

• Work calmly, effectively, decisively, rapidly and knowledgeable in emergency situations.

• Work in adverse weather conditions.

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 60 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate light and heavy motorized equipment and general hand power tools. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, repetitive motion, pulling, driving, twisting, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, fume/odor hazards, toxic waste hazards, electrical hazards, explosive hazards, biological hazards, noise, vibration, fumes, foul odor, dirt, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation, and moving large set of construction parts, tools or machinery. Requires use of personal protective devices; such as hard hats, safety vests, boots masks, goggles, gloves and other appropriate personal protection equipment. Position requires fieldwork with exposure to traffic hazard, public work development sites and other construction site hazards including climbing / walking over rough and uneven terrain. Work outdoors in all types of weather including excessive heat and cold temperatures.

Work Hours: May Vary. Works some holidays and weekends

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.