Foreman, Maintenance

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides safe, comfortable environments for building occupants by overseeing daily maintenance operations and supervising maintenance personnel as assigned to the foreman’s cluster area. Serves as the first contact for area superintendents, principals, assistant principals, and head custodians from schools in the assigned cluster. This position is on-call on a 24-hour basis for emergency operations and routine call assignments.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience (2 years of similar work level experience = 1 year of college); A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the Associate's Degree requirement.
Valid Driver License required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or maintenance working with various trades required.
Must possess Journeyman's level knowledge of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems in school plants including extensive knowledge of maintenance techniques, building materials and tools of the various maintenance trades.
Must be able to effectively use a computer as a tool for communication and data access, including familiarity with work order programs.
Must have the skills to effectively lead, organize and direct the work of others.
Must be able to assist in the development and implementation of long-range planning.
Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues.
Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a supervisory or lead role preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for maintaining existing physical plants for the District in a safe, comfortable condition on a daily basis by making expedient, sound decisions relating to maintenance operations and development of appropriate resources to meet building needs.
Coordinates the daily scheduling of all work requests within the designated clusters on a priority basis by assigning and evaluating the workloads of maintenance personnel to ensure work is performed in a timely manner.
Reviews work orders and other performance data on a regular basis to ensure that applicable standards and benchmarks are achieved.
Practices and recommends preventive maintenance techniques to prolong the life cycle of existing buildings and equipment.
Performs site visits/building inspections on a regular basis and consults with school principals, other administrators, and building managers regarding maintenance needs; Solicits continuous improvement feedback.
Maintains building system records in hard copy or electronic format.
Assists in managing the affairs of the department in a fair, equitable manner that promotes positive employee morale.
Assists in providing special training as needed for the maintenance personnel.
Practices and communicates standards of safety in the work place and especially around students.
Monitors departmental practices, supplies, and expenditures for efficient use of resources.
Maintains a customer-focused perspective and promotes a positive outlook while communicating effectively with school personnel, superiors, subordinates, peers, vendors, and the public.
Assists in the recommendation of competent personnel for open positions.
Assists in long-range planning and budget preparation.
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.