Maintenance Foreman

MAINTENANCE FOREMAN

Scott County School District Position Description

Summary Class Code: 7441

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

BASIC 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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• 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 crewmembers.
• 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.
• Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical wiring and fixtures; perform trouble-shooting to repair 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.
• 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.
• Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, State and local codes, regulations and requirements.
• 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Scheduling, laying out and assigning work.
• Trade tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in skilled and general maintenance and repair involving at least one of the following: electrical, heating and air conditioning, locksmithing, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding or automotive mechanic.
• Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Federal, State and local building codes and regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Perform a wide variety of skilled journey-level work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment.
• Prioritize, schedule, assign and review work.
• Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel in the performance of a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.
• Interpret, explain and apply codes, rules and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.
• Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.
• Interpret blueprints, shop drawings, sketches and work orders to others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Estimate labor and materials costs.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Maintain routine records.
• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and four years of experience in one or more of the skilled trades.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky driver's license.

Condition of Employment :

Insurability by the District's liability insurance carrier.