Job Title:  MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Reports To:  MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

General Job Description:

This position is responsible for maintaining all assigned facilities at the highest level of care. Oversees and assists in the work of the assigned maintenance team to ensure safe high-quality work and timely completion of all work orders Responds to after hour emergencies as needed and/or directed by supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and assist in the completion of all assigned work orders.
• Assign work orders in a manner to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure completion of all assigned work orders to include time spent, materials, and other needed information.
• Fill in to complete work assignments in various trades when required.
• Receive calls and report status of work orders to keep supervisor and school staff (i.e. principal, office manager, head custodian, teacher) updated on completion.
• Oversee work and conduct of all assigned maintenance employees.
• Keep supervisor up to date on all pertinent activities of maintenance operations.
• Plan and coordinate minor construction projects with outside contractors. Assist with planning and coordinate summer work as directed by supervisor.
• Prepare for FMAR inspections to ensure highest possible care of assigned buildings.
• Assist other trades as needed for the purpose of meeting demands and completing projects.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to complete work in a timely manner that will minimize disruption to the learning environment.
• Respond to emergency situations by calling out and directing the proper personnel.
• Coordinate supply orders and needs to ensure maximum utilization of repair time by facilities staff.
• Ensure ongoing safe work practices.
• Ensure that shops, vehicles and yard areas are kept neat and clean and locked at the end of the day.
• Oversee start times, break times, and quitting times.
• Conduct safety training and staff meetings in conjunction with supervisor. Prepare written reports for the purpose of documenting activities and meeting district, local, state and federal requirements.
• Assist supervisor in short term and long range planning.
• Oversee the work of contractors assigned to area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or the Superintendent.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate accurate and up to date information to students in a way that enhances district function.
• Manage time appropriately.
• Cooperate with administration, parents, and co-workers.
• Create a positive atmosphere.
• Take precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required by the school district.
• Attend and participate in onsite and district meetings.
• Complete duties as assigned.
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate public relations skills.
• Use appropriate techniques, strategies, and materials to achieve the desired instructional goal.
• Adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of individual students.
• Use current technology for instruction and management purposes.
• Be available to parents, students, administration, and peers outside the school day, if needed.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Act as a good role model within the context of the school.
• Develop and use appropriate community and professional resources.
• Demonstrate concern for student's well-being and positive self-esteem.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Other Maintenance staff, as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Post-secondary educational experience preferred in the fields of construction management, maintenance certifications and/or licenses in a related construction trade (i.e. plumbing, electrical, mechanical, construction, etc.)
3. Minimum of 5 years documented experience in facility maintenance.
4. Possess a Valid Driver’s license appropriate for operating vehicles for the size required for this position.
5. Computer literate.
6. Familiarity with codes and enforcement as they apply to public schools.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs/ladders, reaching, squatting, kneeling, having full mobility, and moving furniture may be required, unless ADA accommodations have been mutually agreed on and does not create an undue hardship upon the district.

Safety and Health:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, etc.)

Equipment/Material Handled:

Must know how to properly operate, or be willing to learn to operate, multi-media equipment including current technology as needed.

Work Environment:

Must be able to work within various degrees of noise and temperature.  Interruptions of work are routine.  Flexibility and patience are required.  Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.  After hours work may be required.  May work under stressful conditions on occasion.

Terms of Employment:

237 Days

* All BPS Positions are Subject to Funding