Facilities Foreman

Key Responsibilities

• Team Supervision & Operations
• Crew Leadership: Direct, supervise, and evaluate the daily work of the maintenance crew
• Administrative Approvals: Assign overtime as required
• Work Order Management: Create, receive, delegate, and track campus work orders to completion using maintenance work order software
• Budget Support: Review vendor orders for competitive pricing, research suppliers, and assist the Director in creating the annual project capital list
• Event Coordination & Logistics
• Event Management: Attend, manage, and coordinate setups for the majority of campus events
• Resource Procurement: Manage the ordering of tables, chairs, and specialized equipment for school events
• Traffic & Parking: Oversee campus parking and traffic flow, including the creation and designation of staff parking locations during school events
• Athletics & Specialized Facilities
• Field Maintenance: Manage maintenance of all playing fields, including lining sports fields, maintenance of turf fields, and ordering field equipment
• Athletic Liaison: Collaborate closely with Athletic Directors to coordinate field usage
• Asset Inspections: Schedule regular inspections and necessary repairs for campus bleachers, basketball backboards/hoops/tennis courts, and playground
• Safety, Systems & Utilities
• Fire & Safety Systems: Maintain a strong working knowledge of fire alarm systems. Assist in all Fire Drills and Lockdowns
• Emergency Response: Respond immediately to all school emergencies and critical incidents as needed
• Winter Operations: Assist and execute comprehensive snow removal and salting strategies for campus roads and walkways
• Landscaping & Infrastructure Maintenance
• Vendor Management: Supervise the third-party landscape company and oversee their yearly contracts
• Agronomic Care: Apply knowledge of turf management and oversee comprehensive campus tree management
• General Duties
• Perform all standard physical duties of a hands-on grounds team member and assist the Director of Facilities with special projects

Qualifications & Requirements

• At least 5 - 10 years’ experience in commercial groundskeeping, landscaping, or school facilities maintenance
• Demonstrated supervisory experience leading a maintenance crew
• Proficiency with digital work order systems. Strong technical knowledge of turf management, sports field layout, and light machinery operation
• Familiarity with facility safety systems, specifically fire alarm operations
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or early mornings for event coverage and winter snow emergencies
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to coordinate effectively with vendors and school administrators
• Valid Driver's License