Buildings & Grounds - Building Foreman

Willowbrook High School

Title: BUILDING FOREMAN

Reports To: Director of Buildings and Grounds

Duration: 12 Months

Purpose Statement

The job of Building Foreman is done for the purpose/s of supervising maintenance and repair services and activities; overseeing assigned personnel; providing information to others; and scheduling work assignments within established timeframes and standards.

Essential Functions

• Communicates with building administrators and outside organizations for the purpose of coordinating activities, resolving issues and conflicts and exchanging information.
• Implements assigned activities and/or projects for the purpose of delivering services in compliance with established guidelines.
• Inspects new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently; specifications are within established guidelines; and approving inspection reports.
• Maintains maintenance equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Oversees workload of department for the purpose of maximizing the efficiency of the work force and meeting operational requirements.
• Procures maintenance equipment and materials for the purpose of recommending and assisting in the selection of supplies and equipment to be stocked in the warehouse for use by maintenance
• Supervises department functions including planning/ scheduling/ coordinating activities, training, advising, consulting, etc. for the purpose of ensuring that the department functions in a safe and efficient manner.
• Supervises work and workplace safety standards for the purpose of ensuring compliance regulatory requirements and district preventive maintenance processes.
• Trains maintenance workers for the purpose of ensuring proper building maintenance techniques, injury prevention and legal compliance.

Other Functions

• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their administrative
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g. reports, memos, letters, procedures, manuals, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; budgeting and financial management; and developing effective working relationships.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: personnel processes; pertinent policies, regulations and/or laws; education code; and budget management and accounting.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operates equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Education High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility

FLSA Status Exempt