Foreman, Maintenance
Category:
Maintenance
Job Function:
Supervisor/Manager
Department:
Foreman North #4
Summary
Provides safe, comfortable environments for building occupants by overseeing daily maintenance operations and supervising maintenance personnel as assigned to the foreman’s cluster area; Serves as first contact for area superintendents, principals, assistant principals, and head custodians from schools in the assigned cluster; This position is on-call on a 24-hours basis for emergency operations and routine call assignments
Essential Duties
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining existing physical plants for the District in a safe, comfortable condition on a daily basis by making expedient, sound decisions relating to maintenance operations and development of appropriate resources to meet building needs
- Coordinates the daily scheduling of all work requests within the designated clusters on a priority basis by assigning and evaluating the workloads of maintenance personnel to ensure work is performed in a timely manner
- Reviews work orders and other performance data on a regular basis to ensure that applicable standards and benchmarks are achieved
- Practices and recommends preventive maintenance techniques to prolong the life cycle of existing buildings and equipment
- Performs site visits/building inspections on a regular basis and consults with school principals, other administrators, and building managers regarding maintenance needs; Solicits continuous improvement feedback
- Maintains building system records in hard copy or electronic format
- Assists in managing the affairs of the department in a fair, equitable manner that promotes positive employee moral
- Assists in providing special training as needed for the maintenance personnel
- Practices and communicates standards of safety in the work place and especially around students
- Monitors departmental practices, supplies, and expenditures for efficient use of resources
- Maintains a customer-focused perspective and promotes a positive outlook while communicating effectively with school personnel, superiors, subordinates, peers, vendors, and the public
- Assists in the recommendation of competent personnel for open positions
- Assists in long-range planning and budget preparation
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience (2 years of similar work level experience = 1 year of college); A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the Associate's Degree requirement
Certification/Licensure
Valid Driver License required
Experience Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or maintenance working with various trades required; Experience in a supervisory or lead role preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Must possess Journeyman's level knowledge of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems in school plants including extensive knowledge of maintenance techniques, building materials and tools of the various maintenance trades
- Must be able to effectively use a computer as a tool for communication and data access, including familiarity with work order programs
- Must have the skills to effectively lead, organize and direct the work of others
- Must be able to assist in the development and implementation of long-range planning
- Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
- Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working Conditions
- Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical current, etc.)
- Atmospheric conditions (exposure to fumes, odors, dust, grease)
- Exposure to extreme temperatures
Physical Demands
- Exerting up to 100lbs force occasionally and/or up to 50lbs force frequently
- Exerting up to 20lbs force constantly
- Requires balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions
Posting ID:
31185
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta