Foreman, Maintenance (HVAC)

Salary Schedule Range

 

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 workplace 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 requiredUniversal EPA license requiredConditioned Air License preferred

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or maintenance working with various trades required; Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience required 
 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must possess at least journeyman skills in HVAC
• 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 (ladders, rooftops, 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