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Career Opportunity Grounds Foreman $34.81 / hour Il stl''i kw''els spipetstexw kw''eset ite xwelmexwelh stexwlaq temexws ye St:lo mestiyexw. Mission Public School District is located on the Traditional, Ancestral, Unsurrendered, and Shared territories of St:lo people, of Leq'':mel, Sem:th, Mthxwi, Sq''wlets and Qw:ltl''el First Nations, stewards of this land since time immemorial. Halq''emylem is the language of this land and of St:lo ancestors. The place from where Halq''emylem (Upriver dialect) originates is Leq'':mel. The language comes from the land, and it has been this way since time immemorial. Le Conseil scolaire de Mission est situ sur les terres traditionnelles, ancestrales, non cdes et partages du peuple St:lo, des Premires nations, Leq'':mel, Sema:th, Matheqw, Sq''wlets et Qw:ltl''el, peuples de cette terre depuis des temps immmoriaux. Mission Public Schools is dedicated to providing our students with an educational environment that nurtures the development of an Educated Citizen. Located in the beautiful Fraser Valley, Mission is a vibrant and diverse community with over 6200 students and 850 employees. We are committed to providing a safe, equitable, and inclusive educational system for all students in our thirteen urban and rural elementary schools, two middle schools, one secondary school, distributed learning centre, alternative learning centre, and vocational and technical college. Accommodations/adjustments are available for interviews and in the workplace. If selected for an interview Human Resources will provide information on how to request accommodation/adjustments. Summary Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Manager of Facilities, the Grounds Foreman performs work of an administrative, technical, supervisory, and manual nature involved in the provision of a Grounds program for Mission Public Schools. The Grounds Foreman is responsible for the maintenance of playing fields, and playgrounds, planted areas, field drainage systems and parking lots. A preventative maintenance program is overseen and performed by the Grounds Foreman, along with repair, renovations, and new construction work. The Grounds Foreman plans, schedules and assigns work to grounds personnel and provides supervision, ensuring that standards are met. The job requires that changes be recommended to established methods or procedures. Work involves a choice of methods or procedures or sequence of operation. Considerable independence of judgment is exercised by the Grounds Foreman in dealing with daily operations, within departmental guidelines. Regular written reports of Grounds activities are provided by the Grounds Foreman to the Manager of Facilities, or the Director of Operations who are consulted about difficult problems or concerns, along with proposals for resolutions, where possible. Duties include, but are not limited to: Supervise planned maintenance program of district grounds, consistent with departmental policy and standards Assess maintenance and repair work required by inspecting school district properties estimating time and material costs and determining methods and equipment to be used Plan, schedule and supervise the work of grounds staff, including temporary employees hired for seasonal work Provide corrective feedback and developmental support to Grounds 1 and 2 Workers Provide input to Manager of Facilities regarding grounds department budget, eg. cost of new construction projects, equipment replacement Assist in the inspection of contracted grounds projects to ensure standards are met Maintain a suitable inventory of materials, supplies and equipment, ordering items as per departmental guidelines, preparing purchase requisitions as required Perform manual grounds work as required, driving trucks, operating equipment such as tractors with front end loader or back and front blades, movers, trimmers, sprayers, level; performs minor repairs and maintenance of equipment Attend departmental and supervisory meetings as required Development and implementation of Pest Management Plan Playground and site inspections and site maintenance Prepare reports on the status of grounds work as requested for the Manager of Facilities or the Director of Operations, and consults with Manager or Director on concerns, suggestions, etc. Consult with Foreman and Facilities staff on projects involving other departmental staff to coordinate activities, meets with school principals on grounds matters concerning their schools Ensure a Drivers'' Abstract is completed and on file for all grounds staff Maintain professional, ethical behavior and confidentiality Performs other related duties as may reasonably be expected of a person in this position Required Qualifications: Grade 12 Graduation Completion of a Landscape Management or Horticulture Certificate Program A valid Pesticide Applicator''s Certificate and knowledge of herbicide materials and practices Valid B.C. Class 5 driver''s license; a driver''s abstract to be provided annually Required Experience: A minimum of three (3) years'' experience in a similar role Previous supervisory experience of three (3) years and ability to train staff on new procedures and regulations Required Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and practices involved in grounds maintenance and construction including landscaping theory and practices, field drainage systems, septic tank disposal systems, horticulture (as related to school districts) and site development Ability to lay out work and draw simple plans; ability to read blue-prints and drawings Ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate good public relations skills, exercising good judgment in dealing with a variety of enquiries Ability to work cooperatively with others including both department and other school district staff A thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and equipment of the trade Ability to use some independent judgment in performing assigned tasks following departmental procedures Sufficient physical strength and health to perform manual work, operate grounds equipment, work outdoors, to lift materials, work in confined spaces, and to work in extreme temperature conditions (hot and cold) Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to develop and follow maintenance schedule Ability to use safe lifting and carrying techniques Ability to estimate time and materials costs and make recommendations on budget matters Ability to maintain records and write basic reports, purchase requisitions Ability to set and read levels and perform field surveys Previous supervisory experience and ability to train staff on new procedures and / or regulations; ability to provide corrective feedback and performance management Working knowledge of school district operations, policies and procedures NOTE: A clear Criminal Record Review to be provided, and updated every five (5) year Accommodations/adjustments are available for interviews and in the workplace. If selected for an interview Human Resources will provide information on ow to request accommodation/adjustments''