Maintenance Foreman, Nome School District (Wage DOE + FEHB Benefits - Nome, AK)

NANA Management Services•Nome, AK

61d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Foreman is a working, journeyman-level position supporting Nome Public Schools in Nome, Alaska. The role provides daily direction and hands-on supervision to in-house maintenance staff and outside contractors. Applicants must be Nome residents and hold a valid driver’s license. The foreman oversees maintenance personnel, property repair and upkeep, operational expenses, safety, materials and stores, and predictive and preventive maintenance. The role coordinates emergency response and contract services, including electrical, general building maintenance, mechanical, HVAC, building automation, and plumbing work. The foreman also administers the computerized maintenance management system with the facility manager and serves as alternate Facilities Manager when needed. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with occasional exposure to harsh weather. Noise levels are usually moderate. The position may involve frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling objects, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, communicating, and carrying or lifting; occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds is required. No travel is anticipated.

Requirements

At least three years of documented journeyman-level work experience in a recognized building trade.
Previous experience supervising building maintenance personnel.
Intermediate skill in operating a variety of general computer software programs and personal computers.
Excellent verbal and written communication, financial, and leadership skills, including the ability to interact effectively with senior executive management for clients, customers, and the company organization.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three years under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
Fluency in spoken, read, and written English.
Must be a Nome resident.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing HVAC systems, building automation and direct digital controls, including maintenance and operation of boilers, heat exchangers, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems.
At least one year of experience operating a computerized maintenance management system.
Strong organizational skills and a participatory management style.

Responsibilities

Direct, schedule, train, dispatch, and supervise maintenance technicians daily, and follow through on disciplinary measures.
Define and communicate assigned employees’ responsibilities, authority, and accountability.
Promote professional practices in teamwork, communication, operational efficiency, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Enter maintenance staff hours into the timekeeping system, review credit card transactions, and approve invoices as necessary.
Coordinate routine and emergency repair and maintenance of school district properties.
Manage routine maintenance staff operating expenses.
Plan, develop, implement, and revise organizational procedures, policies, operations, and goals.
Support, maintain, and review a comprehensive unit safety program; manage crew safety and ensure compliance with computerized safety training.
Continuously improve the quality of assigned activities and ensure high-quality, cost-effective services comply with applicable regulations, laws, and sound business practices.
Supervise and train technicians to deliver quality work and customer service.
Manage predictive and preventive maintenance and undertake emergency-response maintenance.
Manage stocks and stores of materials.
Administer the computerized maintenance management system with the facility manager.
Ensure effective management and integration of contract services, including electrical, general building maintenance, mechanical, HVAC, building automation, and plumbing services.
Review subcontractor insurance certificates with the facility manager.
Act as alternate Facilities Manager when required by absence or illness and, at times, supervise other ancillary staff.
Represent high integrity and ethics in business transactions and uphold company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties pertinent to the department or unit’s success.