Labor Foreman II (Landscape Crew)

Recruitment #17-CI5050LC-01

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to supervise work crews engaged in manual and semi-skilled labor performing a variety of landscape maintenance tasks in the City of Montgomery.  The major work duties include planning for an assignment, directing activities on a work site, documenting project activities, and supervising a work crew.  Incumbents work under general direction.  Incumbents are generally in charge of the crew, plan and carry out assignments with considerable independence, and have some latitude in developing procedures and methods.  Assignments are received at the beginning of the shift and the foreman typically prioritizes the assignments.  Supervisors are contacted for guidance in cases of unexpected occurrences or unanticipated situations.  Errors made during the performance of tasks can result in safety hazards to the general public and the work crew, for example, improper chemical applications in a neighborhood or other area.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in landscape maintenance to include experience installing landscape materials such as plants, sod, and bedding plants and some experience as a lead worker.

Special Requirements

This position requires possession of a valid Alabama Driver’s License - as needed to drive and operate city vehicles.  Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for regular work duty and special events.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The majority of the jobs require working outside which includes traveling over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces and working in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.  All jobs require the movement of objects weighing from 50-70 pounds with assistance; bending or stooping repeatedly over time; and working with cleaning fluids, chemicals, herbicide, insecticides, paints, cleaning agents, or similar solutions.  May work some weekends during peak seasons or prior to and after special city events.  May work longer than normal regular hours to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.  

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:  Physical ability to lift and move objects up to 50-70 pounds as needed to move materials at work sites.  Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds over head as needed to fill spray equipment.  Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend repeatedly for extended periods of time as needed to complete various work tasks.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery, Leisure Services Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.  If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants on the register.  Tied scores will not be broken (in accordance with Personnel Rules and Regulations, Rule VII, Section 3). If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

Additional Information

This position is open only to Leisure Services employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.




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