Foreman / Buildings & Facilities - DPW

Duties & Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor; performs a variety of administrative, supervisory and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of all the buildings and facilities across the City.

Supervise buildings and facilities maintenance and trades workers, assigned community service workers, and temporary employees. Manage and supervise a maintenance crew responsible for an assigned number of buildings and facilities and capital projects; plan and organize workload and staff assignment; train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff; review progress and direct changes as needed.

Ensure that assigned areas of responsibility are reviewed in progress and directed as needed. Ensure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; ensure effective and efficient use of personnel, materials, facilities, and time. Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite workflow; study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Issues written and oral instructions; assign duties and examine work for accuracy, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. Operate a motor vehicle to assists in carrying out the business of the department and the city.

Lay out daily work schedules and assign tasks to appropriate individuals and coordinate the completion of the same. Provide necessary supervision, direction, and assistance to crews at work sites.

Ensure that tools and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working condition. Oversee and assist in the maintenance of all buildings and facilities systems, and capital projects.

Assist in setting up and taking down equipment for various buildings and facilities and capital projects, to prepare facilities for use. Reviews punch list items for buildings and facilities and capital project improvements before closing out projects and paying vendors. Secure or open locked or, unlocked, City facilities. Assist in the construction of buildings and facilities and capital projects, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Three (3) years prior supervisory experience preferred. Some experience in private sector buildings and facilities and capital projects preferred. Computer literate in Word and Excel preferred. Must have valid Massachusetts Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Miscellaneous Information

APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE PERSONNEL OFFICE Application and Full Job Description Available in the City Personnel Department. The City of Lawrence is an Equal Opportunity Employer REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS are provided to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Personnel Director at .... The decision to grant reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Apply Online