Park Maintenance Foreman (Internal & External)

The Town of Taos is seeking qualified applicants for the following full-time positions which includes an excellent benefit package; 100% major medical premium paid for employee with a choice of State of New Mexico Blue Cross Blue Shield, Gold HMO & PPO, Presbyterian, Gold HMO & PPO, or United Health Care, Gold HMO & PPO. State of New Mexico Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement, personal leave and holiday pay, employee development and training programs and much more!

VA#26-27-11

Job Title: Park Maintenance Foreman

Parks & Recreation Department

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly: $20.59

Opening Date: September 23, 2026

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of first-line supervisory and journey level skilled duties related to the construction, installation, maintenance, upkeep, beautification and repair of parks buildings, recreation facilities, parks grounds, cemetery and general environ.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Parks Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides close supervision to Parks Maintenance Specialist(s) full time laborers while in training or on a project-by-project basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs general administrative duties as needed to expedite the completion of schedule projects and maintenance; monitors supplies and orders inventory for project materials; purchase safety equipment; monitors work progress creates logs and various reports; coordinates special and periodic clean up processes and events; monitors public use and access to park facilities.

Performs general building maintenance; constructs and maintains bowery(s), small buildings, pavilions, shelters, picnic areas, benches, bleachers, ball fields, tennis courts and nets and other facilities; assures proper installation and maintenance of playground equipment; conducts safety inspection of play ground equipment.

Assists in the installation of sprinkler systems; selects line sizes, sprinkler spacing, type and control equipment; install, test, and maintain systems utilizing low voltage, hydraulic, or other operating features; inspects electrical systems at parks; makes repairs and adjustments as needed.

Assists with spraying projects for the prevention or eradication of pests, fungus, and insects harmful to park plants, trees, shrubs and other environ; selects appropriate chemicals and combinations to accomplish task; maintains records of spraying activities; assures chemicals are properly stored and used in conformity with town, state, or federal regulations; operates spraying equipment.

Operates various types of heavy equipment such as front end loader, back hoe, utility trailers, bob tail dump truck, etc.; transports materials and equipment; operates and maintains trencher; operates a variety of types of small and light equipment such as mowers, sod cutters, chain saws, pruning equipment, aeration tractor, and various hand