General Maintenance Foreman

Akima, LLC • Colorado Springs, CO

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Foreman reports to the Maintenance Manager and supervises Tactical Vehicles/General Support operations supporting intermediate maintenance of tactical wheeled and tracked vehicles and general support equipment. Equipment includes tactical wheeled/tracked vehicles, ground support equipment, power generators, air compressors, steam cleaners, machine welding, small component repair, small arms weapons, and communications repair. The foreman coordinates unit maintenance requirements with direct support/general support capabilities according to designated priorities; monitors high-priority work orders, NMCS and NMCM time, and work orders older than 30 days; recommends appropriate action; and expedites parts when required. The role also develops performance standards, counsels employees, and conducts formal and informal performance appraisals.

The foreman oversees shop maintenance, personnel utilization, workmanship, parts and materials, reporting, equipment readiness, and employee performance and development. The role supports maintenance planning and execution, including estimates, contract-related codes, mission support concepts, and data preparation from GCSS-Army. The position is onsite and requires five years of equipment maintenance and supply experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience), along with three years of leadership experience.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Formal military or civilian training in equipment maintenance procedures.
• Five years of experience in equipment maintenance and supply, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of leadership experience handling timecards, disciplinary actions, mentoring, and guidance.
• Experience preparing requests for proposal and labor cost estimates.
• Experience managing fund codes and contract line-item numbers.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of FEDMALL and GCSS-Army.

Responsibilities

• Enforce established policies and procedures and control shop maintenance to maximize personnel utilization.
• Maintain workmanship at or above Army standards.
• Prepare request-for-proposal and labor cost estimates; manage fund codes and contract line-item numbers; and provide concepts of support as required by missions.
• Control requirements for parts and materials, use controlled substitutions when supplies are unavailable, and enforce supply economy and appropriate use and care of Government parts, tools, and equipment.
• Prepare daily, periodic, or special reports related to maintenance operations; obtain GCSS-Army data to create the maintenance workbook, CDRL, and other required data.
• Attend weekly maintenance meetings with the government and customers to brief equipment readiness and provide job-order status to unit maintenance officers or senior technicians.
• Provide technical assistance on equipment operations, modifications, and maintenance; plan and expedite equipment through repair shops.
• Monitor operations for potential injuries, unsafe acts, or unsafe conditions, and take immediate corrective action.
• Review job descriptions for accuracy and currency and make necessary changes; report employee assignments to jobs other than their own.
• Interview candidates for vacancies and recommend selections.
• Counsel employees, address informal complaints through discussion, initiate proposals for formal or disciplinary action as needed, identify training needs, and recommend training.
• Review timecards.
• Evaluate worksites to determine necessary maintenance work, escalate issues to management, and recommend solutions.
• Ensure the team follows company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Other voluntary benefits.
• Paid time off for regular full-time and part-time employees.
• Competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED