Repair & Renovation Foreman
About The Position
The Renovation & Repair Foreman is a journey-level skilled trades professional responsible for performing and coordinating renovation, repair, and maintenance work in multi-unit residential and light commercial facilities. This position serves as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance, planning support, and training to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. Work is performed under the direction of an area supervisor and supports the mission of Housing & Dining Facilities. Housing & Dining Services Please visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/ to learn about joining Housing & Dining Services (HDS) as one of the largest departments on campus and is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus.
Requirements
- Ten years of journey-level experience performing a variety of skilled construction or renovation trades.
Nice To Haves
- Thorough knowledge renovation and construction principles.
- Ability to read construction drawings.
- Experience working in occupied spaces.
- A broad demonstration of knowledge, skills, and ability across a variety of structural trades including appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmithing, HVAC, flooring, and carpentry.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to utilize computers and other electronic mobile devices to manage workorders and communicate with team.
- An approach to work that includes: Eagerness to collaborate and share information with a variety of skilled trades professionals.
- A very strong customer service focus
- Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing work demands, priorities, and routines
Responsibilities
- Perform and coordinate skilled renovation, repair, and maintenance work across multiple trades including carpentry, drywall, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, flooring, and appliance repair.
- Serve as a technical subject matter expert by determining appropriate repair techniques, troubleshooting building systems, and developing long-term repair strategies.
- Plan, prioritize, and schedule daily work, preventive maintenance, and room or apartment turnovers to meet operational and customer service needs.
- Train and support less experienced employees by providing instruction on proper methods, safety practices, and quality standards.
- Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and University standards; use appropriate tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment.
- Respond to emergency and after-hours service requests as required, including on-call rotations and essential services support.
Benefits
- Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
- With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
- Review our detailed benefits information here.
- Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.
- For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
