MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

About the role

The Maintenance Worker II provides advanced coordination, oversight, and strategic support of all CVM facility operations, including the planning and implementation of facility-related initiatives supporting research, clinical, and instructional programs. Serves as a primary liaison with the Facilities Management Division (FMD), Environmental Safety, and external contractors to ensure efficient execution of maintenance, construction, and compliance-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary liaison with the Facilities Management Division (FMD), Environmental Safety, and external contractors – including federal and state agencies (EPD, CDC, State Fire Marshal) – to support complex construction and compliance projects.
• Reviews, prioritizes, and approves work requests, exercising independent judgment based on operational impact.
• Makes decisions regarding contractor and FMD performance, ensuring work meets established standards; independently resolves issues and escalates when necessary.
• Provides guidance and direction to staff, contractors, and stakeholders on facilities-related processes and requirements.
• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule and responds to after-hours facility emergencies.
• Administers and improves policies and procedures for facility use, event management, and space allocation.
• Serves as the primary point of coordination for events, working with UGA departments, external clients, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Ensures appropriate staffing, logistics, and facility readiness for events, exercising decision-making authority in resolving conflicts or issues.
• Coordinates and oversees relocation of offices, laboratories, and specialized equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Provides direction and logistical planning to complex moves and space transitions.
• Identifies opportunities to improve facility processes, workflows, and service delivery.
• Performs other duties within the scope of the position, demonstrating flexibility and initiative in supporting CVM operations.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of standard skilled trade operations and repair methods. Considerable knowledge of the materials and tools used in building work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with extensive constituent base.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
• Preferred: 4 years of related experience

Skills

Extensive knowledge of standard skilled trade operations and repair methods. Considerable knowledge of the materials and tools used in building work. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with extensive constituent base.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Commensurate with Experience

Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Some evening and weekend work may be required. This position also requires participation in an on-call rotation.