The City of Owatonna Park, Recreation and Facilites department is a visionary team dedicated to fine tuning city operations that are hyper-focused on serving the community by providing valued recreational opportunities and amenities. Owatonna has 867 acres of parkland in 31 parks and 17-plus miles of trails.

The City of Owatonna is focused on maintaining and enhancing a positive workplace culture. The Foreman position will be a key leader in modeling and promoting the city’s core values of Pride in our Work, Better Together, and Community Stewardship.

Interested applicants are welcome to join an optional information session for the Park Maintenance Foreman position on Tuesday, May 9th at 3pm at the Park Maintenace Shop (1140 Industrial Road Owatonna, Minnesota 55060).

DEPARTMENT: Park, Recreation and Facilities

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

1.Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work schedules.

2. Operates, evaluates and inspects equipment, and/or other related items to ensure compliance with standards; oversees quality control of in-progress and/or completed work.

3. Participates in construction and routine maintenance activities in assigned area.

4. Orders and maintains inventory of materials and supplies.

5. Responds to questions, concerns, and/or requests for service related to assigned area of responsibility.

6. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and 5 years of experience in assigned area; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
Licensing Requirements:

• Class A Commercial Driver's License; with tank vehicle, and air brake endorsements;
• Parks - Pesticide, Herbicide, and Mosquito License or obtain within 2 years of hire.

• Supervisory principles;
• Scheduling principles;
• Mechanical principals;
• Principles, procedures and methods related to area of assignment;
• Occupational hazards and related safety precautions;
• Variety of hand and power tools;
• Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, and regulations;
• Safety procedures;
• Inventory management.

• Monitoring and evaluating staff;
• Managing projects within assigned parameters;
• Using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment;
• Purchasing materials, equipment, and supplies;
• Interpreting and applying policies, procedures, codes, laws, and regulations;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, and extreme temperatures.

HOURS OF WORK:
Full Time Position. Hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Hours may vary due to departmental needs.

NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.