Maintenance Foreman

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Include the following:

• Supervise and participate in maintenance and repair associated with the plumbing systems and equipment within Duke Hospital, Duke Clinic and School of Medicine Research Facilities; plan and schedule work for the group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space, equipment and supplies for adequate performance of duties; establish and maintain a preventive maintenance program within assigned area of responsibility.
• Conduct periodic inspections of buildings and facilities to determine repair needs; establish and maintain liaison with customers within assigned areas regarding maintenance requirements to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local codes; direct and follow-up any required rework or modifications.
• Ensure that employees are properly trained to perform duties; ensure a safe work environment; ensure compliance with standards of the Joint Commission, OSHA, and other state and federal codes and regulations.
• Advise management of general condition of facilities and equipment and any unusual problems or concerns that may arise; make recommendations for improvements or upgrades of facilities for budget planning.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of maintenance and repair records to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and codes.
• Supervise various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, promotions, performance evaluations, scheduling, and training; prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, trends and appropriate recommendations.

 

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

 

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Certificate, License, Registrations

Valid N.C. driver’s license and a driving history acceptable under the guidelines of the Safe Driving Policy required: 

 

NC Plumbing contractor’s license required.

 

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written, with employees, management and customers.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in routine and emergency situations.
• Must respect the privacy of patients and maintain the confidentiality of any patient information related to their treatment. Ability to complete daily records, logs, time sheets, and required reports.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk.

• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and antis and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders and is routinely required to climb stairs.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The work environment characteristics