Foreman, Maintenance

Category: Maintenance Job Function: Supervisor/Manager Department: Maintenance North 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 needsCoordinates 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 mannerReviews work orders and other performance data on a regular basis to ensure that applicable standards and benchmarks are achievedPractices and recommends preventive maintenance techniques to prolong the life cycle of existing buildings and equipmentPerforms site visits/building inspections on a regular basis and consults with school principals, other administrators, and building managers regarding maintenance needs; Solicits continuous improvement feedbackMaintains building system records in hard copy or electronic formatAssists in managing the affairs of the department in a fair, equitable manner that promotes positive employee moralAssists in providing special training as needed for the maintenance personnelPractices and communicates standards of safety in the work place and especially around studentsMonitors departmental practices, supplies, and expenditures for efficient use of resourcesMaintains a customer-focused perspective and promotes a positive outlook while communicating effectively with school personnel, superiors, subordinates, peers, vendors, and the publicAssists in the recommendation of competent personnel for open positionsAssists in long-range planning and budget preparationPerforms 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: 35316 It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135. Foreman, Maintenance Req ID: Fulton County Schools Nearest Major Market: Atlanta