TITLE : Maintenance Foreman

Grade

REPORTS TO : Director Maintenance

SUPERVISES : Maintenance Technicians

JOB FUNCTION : Schedule and direct a crew of Maintenance Technicians involved in one or more craft specialties; train and provide work direction and guidance while performing work in one or more of the skilled trades.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS :

• Ensure all job schedules / requests are met in a timely manner as work orders are closed and reviewed.
• Accurate and comprehensive records are kept and updated regularly in designated work software.
• Ensure proper use of district funds and assets as evidenced by annual budget review.
• Ensure satisfactory customer service to students and staff as it pertains to quantity and quality of work assignments as measured by internal surveys.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Schedule and direct a crew of Maintenance Technicians involved in craft specialties.
• Provide training, work direction and guidance while performing work in one or more of the skilled trades.
• Assist supervisor in scheduling work and determining needs for equipment and supplies.
• Report to supervisors regarding work completed referring unusual technical or personnel issues to the supervisor.
• Provide input to performance reviews; monitor work of assigned crew members.
• Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment; prioritize, schedule, assign and coordinate the work of assigned staff to accomplish a wide variety of duties related to the building trades
• Construct, rebuild and repair District equipment and facilities including various wood and metal structures, equipment and furniture;

prepare surfaces for painting and varnishing and apply surface coverings as required.

Perform various refrigeration, plumbing and heating-related duties; cut, thread, assemble and lay pipe; assist in the purchase, installation, repair and maintenance of various plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures;

perform welding and metal fabrication; diagnose and repair electronic ignition systems for heaters, furnaces and hot water heaters.

• Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work;

maintain tools and equipment in a safe, clean and proper working condition.

• Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and fixtures; perform trouble-shooting to rep
• air or replace fans and motors; perform repairs to motors, bells, clocks and lighting circuits and to communication and audio-visual equipment.
• Estimate cost of labor and materials for work orders; obtain competitive prices for equipment and supplies needed by the District.
• Perform a variety of skilled building maintenance including repairs to doors, windows, roofs and other building parts; construct or assemble furniture and other wood and metal structures;

install and maintain grand master lock systems and electrical security systems.

Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment; test and replace circuits; coordinate emergency repairs and large complex projects;

troubleshoot and correct defective switches, receptacles, ballasts and other wiring; perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance.

• Maintain various records related to labor, materials and work orders.
• Purchase tools, equipment and materials; operate light trucks to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at a novice level of proficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

• KNOWLEDGE OF :
• Scheduling, laying out and assigning work.
• Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Operate a District vehicle and perform heavy physical labor.
• Lift heavy objects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and / or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, one third of your body weight, not to exceed pounds

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma or Certificate
• Four years experience in one or more of the skilled trades preferred.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Valid Kentucky driver's license.

Last updated : 2024-06-23