What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman/Irrigation - Community Recreation position at City of Coral Gables?
This position supervises staff and performs skilled work in the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems serving City parks, athletic fields, open spaces, and the Granada Golf Course. The position also assists with landscape and grounds maintenance, minor equipment repairs, and park fixture and site element repairs as needed. The employee may supervise and coordinate the work of maintenance staff, contractors, community service workers, and temporary employees. The position exercises initiative and independent judgment under the direction of the Community Recreation Department’s designated supervisor.The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Designs, installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems throughout City parks, athletic fields, open spaces, and the Granada Golf Course
Coordinates irrigation design and installation with other City personnel and outside contractors as necessary.
Performs irrigation repair and installation tasks involving pumping systems, timers, valves, solenoids, piping systems, and related equipment
Supervises work of staff when assigned irrigation maintenance and repair work; supervises duties including instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, and allocating personnel.
Assists in determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, coordinating assignments, and expediting workflow; provides recommendations and updates to the supervisor regarding irrigation and related maintenance needs.
Assists in ensuring that assigned areas of responsibility are maintained within budget and that budgeted funds, personnel, materials, equipment, facilities, and time are used effectively and efficiently.
Provides supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at work sites and enforces applicable City policies, regulations, and safety and health standards.
Assists with landscape and grounds maintenance in City parks, athletic fields, open spaces, and the Granada Golf Course, including related maintenance tasks as assigned.
Assists with troubleshooting and repairing minor maintenance equipment and performing minor repairs to park fixtures and site elements, such as benches, tables, signs, and other park amenities, within the scope of the position.
Performs other related duties as assigned.High school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience in irrigation maintenance and repair.
Experience assisting with parks, open spaces, athletic field, or golf course maintenance operations is preferred.
Experience in irrigation and landscape maintenance is desirable.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL B).
Must be able to read and interpret specifications and blueprints related to irrigation systems and their components.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
Designs, installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems throughout City parks, athletic fields, open spaces, and the Granada Golf Course
Coordinates irrigation design and installation with other City personnel and outside contractors as necessary.
Performs irrigation repair and installation tasks involving pumping systems, timers, valves, solenoids, piping systems, and related equipment
Supervises work of staff when assigned irrigation maintenance and repair work; supervises duties including instructing, assigning and reviewing work, planning work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, and allocating personnel.
Assists in determining work procedures, preparing work schedules, coordinating assignments, and expediting workflow; provides recommendations and updates to the supervisor regarding irrigation and related maintenance needs.
Assists in ensuring that assigned areas of responsibility are maintained within budget and that budgeted funds, personnel, materials, equipment, facilities, and time are used effectively and efficiently.
Provides supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at work sites and enforces applicable City policies, regulations, and safety and health standards.
Assists with landscape and grounds maintenance in City parks, athletic fields, open spaces, and the Granada Golf Course, including related maintenance tasks as assigned.
Assists with troubleshooting and repairing minor maintenance equipment and performing minor repairs to park fixtures and site elements, such as benches, tables, signs, and other park amenities, within the scope of the position.
Performs other related duties as assigned.High school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience in irrigation maintenance and repair.
Experience assisting with parks, open spaces, athletic field, or golf course maintenance operations is preferred.
Experience in irrigation and landscape maintenance is desirable.
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL B).
Must be able to read and interpret specifications and blueprints related to irrigation systems and their components.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace