Foreman, Grounds Maintenance

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Job Title: Foreman, Grounds Maintenance  and Requisition ID number: 101168

Close Date: 11:59 PM on  

Organizational Unit:  Materials Handling (10001525) 

Site:  Transportation (0750) 

FTE:  1.000; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  Grounds/Stockworkers(25) 

Functional Area:  Trades 

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SUMMARY
Under general supervision, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of assigned work crews in the maintenance and repair of MPS grounds, athletics fields, and surrounding areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 Leads work crews performing repair and maintenance activities for MPS grounds, including landscaping, athletics fields, and seasonal lawn care and snow removal.
 Directs work crews, coordinates assignments and schedules, and monitors work methods and procedures; inspects grounds, athletics fields, and surrounding areas to verify work quality and effective use of resources.
 Works on assigned projects, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience.
 Performs skilled grounds maintenance work as needed to meet workload demands
 Orders supplies, creates work orders, tracks budget and expenditures, reviews and processes timesheets, maintains operational logs and prepares operational reports.
 Maintains and repairs equipment and components; reports and resolves problems requiring additional maintenance and repair.
 Reviews and prioritizes work order requests; estimates time and materials required for projects.
 Coordinates district’s loaner and used furniture services; oversees warehouse operations.
 Manages inventory of materials and supplies; recycles and re-uses materials wherever possible.
 Operates a variety of trucks, equipment, and hand tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspects vehicles and equipment and assures all equipment is properly maintained.
 Coordinates work with other building trades workers to improve efficiency and reduce corrections.
 Controls work site to assure that safety rules and regulations are adhered to and that the work zone and all equipment are in safe operating condition.
 Reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries; reports security issues and illegal activities.
 Provides customer service as needed, responds to requests, and assists co-workers and visitors.
 May direct and coordinate the work of contractors, temporary help, general repair workers, and other trades helpers.
 Responds to emergencies and coordinates work activities as directed.
 Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment
 Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
 Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records, and MPS information.
 Other duties or tasks may be assigned on an as-needed basis
 At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish the requirements of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND four (4) years of grounds maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.

 

Knowledge of:
 Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in grounds maintenance and repair.
 Federal and state safety rules and regulations, including OSHA requirements.
 Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
 Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient grounds maintenance techniques.
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