About the role
The park foreman is responsible for the maintenance and care of parks and green spaces. They often have a background in horticulture, landscape architecture, or similar fields and may have undergone vocational training or higher education. Park foremen lead work teams and ensure that the park environment is welcoming and safe for visitors.Responsibilities
Park foremen supervise daily operations, plan tasks, and allocate resources. They are responsible for plant care, pruning, planting, and cleaning of park areas. They also ensure the maintenance of the park's infrastructure, such as playgrounds and benches.Skills and tools
Park foremen need knowledge in horticulture, project management, and personnel management. They use tools such as lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and other gardening equipment. Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team are important qualities. Common competencies demanded by employers are naturvård, trädgårdsskötsel and fastighetsskötsel.