Janitor Foreman - Austin Industrial - (Artesia, NM)

Austin Careers•Artesia, NM

About The Position

The Janitor Foreman supervises and coordinates skilled and unskilled workers engaged in janitorial and related construction-project work. The role directs, plans, organizes, and evaluates janitors who clean buildings and grounds; performs janitorial duties; and oversees one or more aspects of the Soft Craft workforce. The foreman manages assigned staff and resolves problems as they arise. Responsibilities include planning and executing work plans, coordinating workforce and resources, monitoring labor costs and productivity, maintaining schedules and quality standards, managing equipment and materials, and ensuring a safe workplace. The foreman also trains and coaches workers, supervises subcontractors, maintains accurate daily reports and time records, and performs project closeout activities and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Four years of experience as a Janitor Foreman.
Valid driver’s license.
No minimum education requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate skilled and unskilled workers, including janitors cleaning buildings and grounds; perform janitorial duties as needed.
Manage and coordinate assigned staff and resolve problems and issues as they arise.
Manage a small onsite equipment fleet and coordinate craftsmen, equipment, and material resources.
Recruit hourly trade personnel and manage work crews to meet productivity and daily cost objectives.
Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine work scope, materials, and craft manpower requirements.
Execute work plans for major work components and monitor adherence to them.
Order self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers; ensure timely requisition of needed materials and equipment.
Monitor daily labor costs and production rates, take corrective action when costs or productivity deviate from expectations, and encourage efficiency improvements.
Provide feedback and coaching to craftsmen on work progress.
Complete hourly timecard reporting and maintain accurate Foreman’s Daily Control records, including hours, job numbers, cost codes, and quantities.
Maintain assigned equipment, conduct preventive-maintenance training for operators, and ensure proper use and end-of-day storage of equipment and hand tools.
Provide a detailed daily construction plan and a general one-week plan; manage work to remain on schedule.
Schedule required QA/QC inspections to obtain owner acceptance of work.
Inspect work in progress and take corrective action when tolerances or performance standards are not met.
Coordinate crews into an effective working unit and foster a motivating atmosphere.
Train and develop subordinates through on-the-job opportunities and company-sponsored programs.
Recommend personnel actions and suggest plans to motivate workers toward goals.
Supervise subcontractors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and schedules.
Conduct toolbox and JHA safety meetings, enforce safety regulations and company policies, and remain alert to safety conditions.
Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality; resolve issues and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Perform project-completion tasks, including closeout punch lists and demobilization.
Maintain detailed, accurate daily reports of field construction activities.
Ensure equipment is used for its intended purpose and in the correct manner.
Interpret company policies and communicate the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in conjunction with safety meetings.
Conduct on-the-job training for qualified personnel and record and report training hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.