Labor Foreman II (Spray Crew)

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to supervise a work crew engaged in manual and semi-skilled labor performing a variety of maintenance duties on public right-of-ways, parks, ballfields, playgrounds, neighborhoods, and City-owned buildings. The purpose of this position is to supervise and participate in the application of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and fertilizers for public areas and sport turfs.   The major work duties include planning for an assignment; directing activities on a work site; documenting project activities; and supervising a work crew.  The employee reports directly to the Ballfield Maintenance Supervisor.

Twelve (12) months of experience in public and sport turf chemical application, to include some experience as a lead worker.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.  Must have an Alabama Commercial Pesticide Applicator License – OTPC or OTPS as needed to apply chemical’s on City properties.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Work is performed with exposure to pesticides, insecticides, cleaning fluids and agents, paints, and other chemicals. Work is performed outside with exposure to the elements to include extreme heat, cold, rain, and lightning as well as traveling over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces. Work will require overtime, nights, weekends, and holiday hours as well as afterhours on-call duty during peak months and for special city events. 

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.

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.

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