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.