Parks Foreman – Athletics/Grounds

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #128: Parks Foreman - Athletics/Grounds

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: PRCA/Parks Operations

WORK LOCATION: 901 Fairgrounds Road

HIRING RANGE: $20.9245 to $32.5378/Hour

PAY GRADE: J

DAYS WORKED: Varied

HOURS WORKED: Varied

TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-Time

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Until Filled, First Review 2 Weeks

JOB DUTIES

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

This position is working with the City of Farmington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs department. The department has twelve (12) diverse divisions committed to growing a happy, healthy community for all, and enriching community's quality of life. They achieve this through exceptional parks, programs, cultural experiences, and customer focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Requires 24 hour on call availability to include weekends, nights, holidays, during and after adverse weather conditions and emergency situations as required. Must be at Parks Operations 30 min. after receiving the phone call.

Performs a variety of administrative, supervisory and semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of buildings, scoreboards, grounds, parks, open spaces, and recreation structures.

Performs all of the duties of a maintenance worker I, II, III, and IV's as written.

Works under the administrative supervision of the Parks Superintendent or Assistant Sports Turf Superintendent.

Comfortable and able to execute essential functions in highly visible public use area.

Knowledge and management of sports irrigation systems, reviewing and initiating change when necessary.

Knowledge of pest management guidelines and standards with the ability to identify turf pests and institute turf grass maintenance and best practices for treatment.

Working knowledge of the maintenance of sports fields, construction, renovation and maintenance practices for turf grasses and synthetic surfaces.

Project management skills and the ability to resolve complex problems and issues.

Assists in, and effectively interacting and coordinating with other departments, private agencies, general public, athletic directors, coaches, player, umpires, and event organizers.

High level of understanding of the sport's governing body requirements for field layouts and markings.

Ability to supervisor and train multiple parks maintenance workers, assigned community service workers, and temporary employees as required.

Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.

Ensures works tasks are assigned to appropriate individuals and coordinates the completion of such tasks.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.

Guides and assists supervisors when need with communicating official plans, policies and procedures to staff and the Administrative public in their assigned area of responsibility.

Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; assuring effective and efficient use of personnel, materials, facilities, and time.

Provides feedback, guidance and training with errors and complaints.

Provides necessary supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at work sites, enforcing policies, regulations, and safety and health standards.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Determines, calculates and secures the appropriate materials and supplies for a specific project.

Assists in projecting needs for equipment, materials and supplies.

Assures that tools and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working condition.

Assists in