Projects Foreman

• Performs construction duties, including but not limited to, plastering, painting, drywall, flooring, masonry and tuck pointing, concrete flat work, footings, park site amenity installation, playground equipment installation, fences, and bridges.
• Supervise, lead, direct, evaluate, hire and manage three (3) Projects Specialists.
• Performs duties as a staff leader on specific projects for a group of parks specialists, giving direction, advising, and answering questions.
• Constructs playgrounds.
• Provides preventive maintenance and a variety of rough and finish carpentry and general building construction for Park District buildings and grounds.
• Maintains a pro-active approach to safety and risk management. Involved in creating, implementing, and evaluating sound risk management policies and procedures. Is prepared and cooperative with annual loss control review process.
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules.
• Estimates equipment and material needs for specific job assignments.
• Provides, and monitors budgets for district projects
• Purchases, maintains and oversees inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Submits and maintains accurate records and reports.
• Assists inspectors and other district employees on building code compliance.
• Inspects parks and building facilities on a weekly or daily basis.
• Performs general park and building maintenance, construction, and special setups as assigned.
• Snow removal in winter months.

• Demonstrate consistent attendance and on-time arrival.
• A valid Illinois driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to read, write and speak in English.
• CPR/AED certification or be able to earn within 60 days.

• Must have working knowledge of all carpentry, woodworking and knowledge of plumbing, H.V.A.C.,electrical and concrete maintenance and construction.
• CPSI certified.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Must be a strategic thinker with a strong work ethic, highly motivated, self-starting, outgoing and energetic.

• Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb stairs, twist, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tool, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to walk on uneven grounds.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Most activities will be performed outdoors.
• Driving to other park facilities will require the worker to be outside.
• Employee may be exposed to cleaning agents and toner chemicals.

• Manage the human resources function for the District, including: legal compliance, maintain required postings, policy and procedure formulation, new hire onboarding and termination offboarding processes, including updating the time and attendance and HRIS software, new hire/rehire reporting, annual merit program, job descriptions, FMLA administration, coordinate salary study, training, employment verifications, records management, unemployment reporting, and I-9 compliance.
• Administer the employee benefits program. Coordinate enrollment/termination of all eligible employees, and educate employees on each of the plans.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service skills and address employee matters with fairness, consistency, discretion and confidentiality in all situations.
• Process all general liability, property, and workers' compensation claims with PDRMA and prepare related reports.
• Complete annual OSHA 300/300A reporting. 
• Perform routine recurring functions, such as posting jobs internally and externally; and screening job applicants as needed. 
• Maintain all personnel records in accordance with state statutes and District policies and procedures for active and terminated employees. 
• Serve as District’s Health Benefits Coordinator and Wellness contact for PDRMA.
• Manage unemployment claims in conjunction with Unemployment Consultants.
• Responsible for ACA administration, including: tracking hours, determining eligibility, offering insurance, annual employee and government reporting.
• Serve as primary administrator for the District’s HRIS and LMS systems.
• Coordinate selected training programs for District employees and maintain tracking of required compliance training and certifications for District employees through LMS software.
• Adhere to the Glencoe Park District Team Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion and creating equity for all.
• Team Leader for the District's DEI Committee

• Employer sponsored health insurance 
• Employer paid dental and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off – minimum 2 weeks’ vacation, floating holidays, personal days, and sick leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and access to 457(b) retirement savings account
• Complimentary family beach and ice rink passes, complimentary individual fitness center pass
• Discounts on non-contractual Glencoe Park District program  

• Administrative duties include but not limited to recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating and, if necessary, disciplining personnel, and making recommendations regarding pay increases for such personnel, including, but not limited to Ready Teddy, flex and summer camp staff, contractual staff, recreation coordinators, and program coordinators; submitting accurate bi-weekly payroll; submitting and managing an annual budget; submitting a monthly status report; preparing bids for and ordering program equipment and supplies in accordance with the District purchasing policy; maintaining and protecting supplies and other inventory; promoting District activities to community groups; and attending Park Board meetings as needed.
• Oversees in the development and administration of the Community Footlight Players youth theater program, and dance programming.
• Organizes and runs special events and trips specific to camp and preschool.
• Works with local school districts to develop and implement an efficient preschool program. 
• Develops and maintains an excellent working relationship with school districts, the La Grange Park Library, and other public and private organizations that provide program resources. 
• Coordinates larger events with the Marketing and Events Manager and outside groups. 
• Specific to the Ready Teddy Preschool: responsible for tuition preparation and distribution; scheduling teachers; handling day to day operations; planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating all Ready Teddy special events; responsible for fund raising events; responsible for curriculum development, registrations, teacher meetings, and evaluation exercises; responsible for all aspects of the flex program.
• Specific to the summer camp program: responsible for curriculum development, registrations, and program evaluation; handling day to day operations; training, scheduling, and supervising all staff and volunteers.
• Coordinates inclusion services.
• Promotes a quality loss control/safety program for the Park District.
• Contributes to park district special events.
• Teaches classes as needed.
• Performs the job in a safe manner and in compliance with the District policies, procedures, work and safety rules and the employee handbook.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

•  Assists with Park District special events. 
• Assists with front desk operations. 
• Set up and tear down for programs and events.
• Assists other staff members.

• General work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment, with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting.
• Perform tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting.
• Drives motorized vehicle to travel to different locations.
• Performs lifting tasks up to 50 pounds. 
  
  

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to create and follow a budget, following Park District policies.
• Ability to follow established Park District safety rules and guidelines.
• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with fellow workers, patrons and the general public.
• Capacity to utilize effective time management skills to complete assigned work.
• Ability to follow through on projects from beginning to end without immediate supervision.
• Capacity to solve problems and make project-related decisions. 
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles.  

• Extensive knowledge of parks and recreation programming. 
• Extensive knowledge of early education programming
• Good knowledge and skills in the use of computer programs, including but not limited to Microsoft office and the District’s web site.
• Extensive knowledge of the hazards and safety of the work performed.