Foreman Grounds Maintenance

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Oversees and supervises landscaping staff and activities.

• Determines appropriate work procedures and prepares work schedules; assigns work schedules.

• Coordinates project activities with other foremen, outside contractors, and vendors.

• Evaluates completed work to ensure that it conforms to proper procedures and quality and safety standards.

• Hires, trains, and evaluates staff.

• Gathers information and prices for the purchase of new plants and equipment.

• Ensures grounds and equipment are properly maintained.

• Operates and directs the operation of heavy to light equipment in the completion of grounds maintenance and snow and ice control on the campus; maintains safety supplies and equipment.

• Performs and oversees equipment repair and makes recommendations for replacements in a timely manner to facilitate budget inputs; oversees the fabrication and modification of existing equipment and requisitions equipment parts and materials needed to complete projects.

• Establishes and maintains maintenance standards for all landscaped areas.

• Supervises and directs arboriculture activities including landscaping, hazard tree removals, and general tree trimming, planting, staking, and watering.

• Performs or ensures the completion of livestock chores.

• Identifies the need for and applies, maintains, and properly disposes of chemical pesticide.

• Drives Boys Town vehicles as needed to complete duties of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of a broad range of landscaping practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and safety procedures. Knowledge of an extensive variety of regional plant life.

• Leads a team of associates and to organize tasks for completion.

• Communicates with individuals in an articulate, professional manner and to build and sustain successful, professional relationships.

• Skills in installation and maintenance of landscaping plants and materials.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grounds maintenance or agriculture required.

• On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support. Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed required.

• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

• State of Nebraska certified pesticide and herbicide applicator license required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate to very heavy physical work, occasionally having to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and in excess of 100 pounds with assistance. Walking, standing, reaching, bending, digging, and may be required to work at heights of 10 feet or more.The worker is subject to both indoor and outdoor conditions in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees for extended periods of time. Exposure to livestock, dust, allergens, noise, pesticides, and herbicides.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Townit is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.