General Foreman (8 Hours/260 Days) (May Start Date)

Aiken County Public Schools•Aiken, SC

18h

About The Position

Supervises and coordinates an effective maintenance program, keeping the District’s physical plant at an optimum level of performance and condition.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Appropriate technical training.
Five years of experience in maintenance work of which at least two years has been spent exhibiting a proven ability to supervise and lead relatively large groups of people.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, control drawings, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively.
Ability to speak effectively before small groups of employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Application of percentages, ratios, area, circumference, volume and proportions to practical situations is required.
Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to pass a district written and physical test.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, subordinates, other foreman, management personnel, and the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently, with limited supervision.
Ability to schedule work/projects on a timely productive basis.
Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy.
Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a toolbox.
The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. such as motors and compressors.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, squat, stoop or kneel, talk, listen; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb ladders.
The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, scaffolds, and air compressors.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for the proper organization and functioning of personnel in respective groups.
Supervises maintenance of all safety and code requirements of the state, local, and Board of Education guidelines.
Reviews normal work orders for proper control of routine and emergent work.
Requisitions needed material, equipment, and parts.
Conducts group meetings in order to enforce the use of all applicable safety regulations.
Serves as employee performance evaluator and counsels employees regarding work performance.
Promotes good labor relations and resolves unsettled grievances.
Maintains “on call” status 24 hours a day.
May be required to drive a company vehicle to perform certain job duties to any location within the District.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.