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Job Description

LINCOLN CREW FOREMAN

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director

DEPARTMENT: Beautification Program

SALARY: DOQ

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

FLSA STATUS: FT-Regular

LOCATION: Lincoln/

Bismarck/Mandan

OPENING DATE:

CLOSING DATE:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Beautification Crew Foreman supervises and directs field crews

responsible for maintaining and improving landscaped areas, parks, rights-of-way, and other

public spaces. This position organizes daily work activities, assigns tasks, ensures proper use of

tools and equipment, and maintains high standards of safety and quality. The Foreman assists

with hands-on landscaping duties such as planting, mowing, trimming, mulching, and general

grounds maintenance while providing guidance and training to crew members. The role includes

monitoring project progress, managing materials and equipment, addressing on-site issues, and

communicating with supervisors to ensure beautification objectives are met efficiently. The

Beautification Crew Foreman plays a key leadership role in creating clean, attractive, and

well-maintained community environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for overall supervision and training of designated area staff members. This

position will coordinate all field activities for carrying out the day-to-day operations as

well as long- and short-term projects. These tasks are jobs such as weekly routes

including summer lawn care, winter snow removal, and assisting in community clean up

days and events. Other tasks include weatherizing homes (installing plastic on

windows), garden tilling, cleaning gutters, trash hauls, and moving jobs.

2. Must be able to move, secure, install, build and load materials. Performance of some

specialized tasks, which may require job training, as well as being able to effectively

operate heavy and light equipment.

3. Light administrative duties are also required such as keeping adequate records of costs

for materials, time/leave for staff and fuel expenses.

4. Operation of fleet vehicle provided

5. Adheres to MHA Policy & Procedures as well as department policies/guidelines.

6. And any other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties assigned to any individual

employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

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This position supervises the Field Laborers.

COMPETENCIES:

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Analytical-the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information.

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Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and

gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Verbal/written communication-the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or

negative situations.

Leadership-the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback

from others.

Quality management-the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality of the

department and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Judgment-the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and

accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.

Planning/Organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently

and develops realistic action plans.

Safety and Security-the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and

security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

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Knowledge of the MHA Nation policy and procedures

Knowledge of basic hand and power tools

Knowledge of the chain of command and operations of the Program

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Ability to meet physical demands of the job such as standing for long periods of time, lifting

heavy loads of up to 40 pounds and climbing a ladder.

Ability to apply and adapt safety practices and techniques to the job.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other management staff,

employees, and the general public.

Ability to operate fleet vehicle while towing trailer/equipment in a safe manner

Ability to operate and maintain Program supplied apps and organization tools for

documentation of workload

Abilities

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

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High school diploma/or GED REQUIRED.

Valid Driver’s License is REQUIRED.

Associate’s degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training REQUIRED with

emphasis in horticulture, landscaping, or a closely related field PREFERRED.

Two (2) years of experience in a job-related field (landscaping/maintenance) PREFERRED.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working schedule is from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday during winter season

October- April and 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday- Thursday summer season MaySeptember

• Working conditions may consist of strenuous labor in seasonal weather conditions including

high temperatures and extreme cold that is safe to work in.

• Follow the zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy

• Conduct themselves with patience and respect while working in public and with elders

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Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of

personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at

the discretion of the employer.

Preference will be given to bona fide American Indian applicants in accordance with TAT policies and Federal

Indian regulations for such preference.

THE MANDAN, HIDATSA, ARIKARA TRIBES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE,

COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE, AGE, HANDICAP, MARITAL

STATUS, POLITICAL PREFERENCE, GENETICS, OR MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN

EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE INDIAN PREFERENCE PROVISION

OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED AND NORTH DAKOTA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT.

PERSONS OF INDIAN ANCESTRY WHO WISH TO CLAIM INDIAN PREFERENCE SHOULD SUBMIT

A COPY OF THEIR TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATE INDICATING THE AGENCY

ENROLLED.

All interested individuals must submit the following information:

1. Job Application

2. Diplomas/Certificates and Transcripts

3. 2 Forms of Identification: Driver License and/or State Issued ID and 1 Other

4. Indian or Veteran Preference documents (If applicable)

Submit all necessary information to Recruitment@mhanation.com

Supervisor Signature: ______________________________________Date: _________________

Employee Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _________________

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