Maintenance Foreman (Logistics- Moving and Special Events)

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Job Posting Title:

Maintenance Foreman (Logistics- Moving and Special Events)

   

Position Type:

Classified

   

Department:

LSUAM FA - FPO - FS - BldSvc - Moving (Benjamin Matthew Manuel (00007683))

   

Work Location:

0100 Administrative Support Building

   

Pay Grade:

Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

   

Job Description:

Supervises and works with the Special Events and Moving Crew, which provides logistical and labor support for the moving of University Departments, assist individuals, academic departments and other University groups with logistical support for special events, programs and other activities, within a major State University, with over 30,000 students. Standard hours are 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday, however, extended hours and weekends may be required to meet the needs of the University.

Job Duties:

50%- Supervises a team on the moving of University Departments, including business offices, research labs, libraries and special collections. Must have a working knowledge of handling office furnishings, computers, research equipment, lab equipment and supplies. Coordinates moves with department's faculty and staff to minimize disruption, down time and costs. Directs and oversees the loading and unloading of vehicles, material handling, and moving office furnishings and performs all the same functions as Laboring personnel involved in providing these services. 

45%- Supervises a team providing labor, set-ups assembly and general logistical support for Special Events, programs and other non-routine activities. Support is provided both campus and community wide. Works with a variety of individuals, national and local organizations, state and municipal agencies. Moves and sets up tables, chairs, stages and other furnishings as necessary. Must be able to interpret and anticipate the needs and problems of the requestor and make recommendations and changes as needed. Works closely with crafts such as carpenters,  electricians and telecommunications installers to insure the success of these events. Operates stake body truck, flatbed trucks, box trucks and fork lift, to transport various materials as required for the operation of the University. On occasion may also operate smaller vehicles such as van, pickup trucks or enclosed trucks. 

5%- Performs and supervises general maintenance on Special Events Furniture and Equipment. Repairs tables, risers, steps, stages, sign stands and rope stanchions using basic hand and power tools. Paints and refinishes as necessary. Is responsible for maintaining in safe operating condition, all special event furniture, moving equipment, vehicles, etc. Makes appropriate safety inspections to insure the safe condition of all materials delivered for special management for purchase, repair or replacement of Special Events furniture, equipment, vehicles, etc . Performs minor maintenance and preventative maintenance on mechanical and motorized equipment and vehicles used in the performance of moving and material handling, such as four wheel dollies and hydraulic lifting equipment, truck and forklifts. Does oil changes, application of greases, changes hydraulic hoses. Sets up and assembles multi-sectional staging from 10" to 42" high and risers by doing the actual work or directing the efforts of laboring personnel. Inspects completed work to insure that it is safe, functional and capable of supporting the intended personnel or activity. Assess up and assembles multi-sectional staging from 10" to 42" high and risers by doing the actual work or directing the efforts of laboring personnel. Inspects completed work to insure that it is safe, functional and capable of supporting the intended personnel or activity. Assembles furniture, special events set ups, Modular Office systems, shelving and other items using hand tools. Makes minor repairs on special events furniture. Adheres to all safety and maintenance policies. Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of experience in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or as a parks building and grounds attendant.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

College credit which includes six semester hours per year in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any com