Maintenance Mechanic Foreman

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley•Camden, NJ

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic Foreman supervises the maintenance crew and oversees day-to-day maintenance operations and construction projects across more than 40 nonprofit and behavioral health program sites, including residential facilities, outpatient and clinical spaces, administrative offices, and other program locations. The role directs maintenance mechanics and technicians, assigns and inspects work, manages work orders and preventive maintenance, coordinates vendors, and performs hands-on repairs when needed. This position reports to the Superintendent. The Foreman schedules and directs maintenance work across sites through a work order platform, prioritizes work orders to meet response-time expectations, and checks work for quality, safety, and completeness. The role trains, coaches, and evaluates staff and coordinates with the Superintendent and Human Resources on hiring, performance reviews, and corrective action. It also oversees preventive maintenance of building systems, inspections and repairs, safety compliance, and facility readiness for accreditation, licensing, fire, health, and funder inspections. The role includes managing and participating in an on-call rotation for after-hours, weekend, and emergency maintenance needs. The Foreman assesses emergencies, directs immediate corrective actions, communicates with leadership and vendors, documents responses, and follows up on permanent repairs. The position also supports snow removal, weather response, power outages, and other critical incidents, while maintaining client and staff confidentiality and accurate maintenance records.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 10–15 years of experience in general maintenance, facilities maintenance, or apartment maintenance.
At least 5 years of experience supervising or leading a maintenance crew.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and direct staff across multiple locations.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including extended periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 70 pounds without assistance.
Ability to safely use ladders, scaffolding, and lifts to access rooftops, ceilings, and elevated work areas.
Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to work in confined spaces, mechanical rooms, basements, and outdoor environments.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice.
Ability to tolerate exposure to dust, odors, cleaning chemicals, and other materials commonly associated with maintenance and janitorial work.
Ability to visually inspect equipment, read labels, work orders, and safety instructions, and identify hazards or maintenance concerns.
Ability to hear and respond to alarms, emergency signals, and verbal communications in potentially noisy environments.
Ability to safely and effectively operate hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, snow removal equipment, and cleaning machinery.
Ability to travel between multiple program sites throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit, residential, healthcare, or behavioral health settings.
HVAC, CMRP, OSHA 30, or other relevant trade certifications.

Responsibilities

Supervise, schedule, and direct the maintenance team’s daily work across all program sites using a work order platform.
Assign and prioritize work orders across multiple locations and ensure response-time expectations are met.
Inspect completed work for quality, safety, and completeness and address deficiencies with staff.
Train, coach, and evaluate maintenance staff, and participate in hiring, performance reviews, and corrective action in coordination with the Superintendent and Human Resources.
Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs as needed, including painting, drywall repair, basic carpentry, appliance repair, light plumbing, and basic electrical work.
Develop and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and life-safety systems.
Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize disruption to program operations, staff, and clients.
Coordinate with Program Directors and Risk Management to ensure facilities meet accreditation, licensing, and funder requirements.
Conduct routine building and grounds inspections, identify hazards and deficiencies, and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Enforce safety policies and OSHA requirements and keep program sites prepared for fire, health, licensing, and funder inspections.
Maintain accurate records of completed work, open issues, inspections, and recurring maintenance concerns, and report regularly to the Superintendent.
Identify recurring maintenance issues across programs and recommend improvements or preventive strategies to reduce downtime and repair costs.
Manage and participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours, weekend, and emergency maintenance issues as required.
Assess emergency situations and direct corrective actions, including temporary repairs or securing affected areas until permanent repairs can be made.
Communicate promptly with the Superintendent, program leadership, and external vendors during emergencies.
Document emergency responses and follow up with permanent repairs or recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Support emergency preparedness, including snow removal, weather-related responses, and facility readiness during power outages and other critical incidents.
Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.