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.