Foreman, Maintenance

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Maintenance Foreman to oversee daily operations and supervise a maintenance team in the north cluster. The role serves as the first point of contact for school administrators and is on-call 24/7 for emergencies.

Responsibilities include planning preventive maintenance, prioritizing work orders, and ensuring safe, efficient facilities for students and staff across assigned schools.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance/construction experience.
• Supervisory or lead role experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains existing physical plants in safe, comfortable condition daily.
• Schedules work requests across clusters and evaluates workloads.
• Reviews work orders and data to meet standards.
• Performs site visits and consults with principals on needs.
• Maintains building system records and resources.
• Ensures safety standards and on-call coverage for emergencies.

Skills

Journeyman knowledge

Structural systems

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Maintenance procedures

Supervisory skills

Work order programs

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Work order software

Job description

Category

Maintenance

Job Function

Supervisor/Manager

Department

Maintenance North

Summary

Provides safe, comfortable environments for building occupants by overseeing daily maintenance operations and supervising maintenance personnel as assigned to the foreman’s cluster area; Serves as first contact for area superintendents, principals, assistant principals, and head custodians from schools in the assigned cluster; This position is on-call on a 24-hours basis for emergency operations and routine call assignments

Essential Duties

• Assumes responsibility for maintaining existing physical plants for the District in a safe, comfortable condition on a daily basis by making expedient, sound decisions relating to maintenance operations and development of appropriate resources to meet building needs
• Coordinates the daily scheduling of all work requests within the designated clusters on a priority basis by assigning and evaluating the workloads of maintenance personnel to ensure work is performed in a timely manner
• Reviews work orders and other performance data on a regular basis to ensure that applicable standards and benchmarks are achieved
• Practices and recommends preventive maintenance techniques to prolong the life cycle of existing buildings and equipment
• Performs site visits/building inspections on a regular basis and consults with school principals, other administrators, and building managers regarding maintenance needs; Solicits continuous improvement feedback
• Maintains building system records in hard copy or electronic format
• Assists in managing the affairs of the department in a fair, equitable manner that promotes positive employee moral
• Assists in providing special training as needed for the maintenance personnel
• Practices and communicates standards of safety in the work place and especially around students
• Monitors departmental practices, supplies, and expenditures for efficient use of resources
• Maintains a customer-focused perspective and promotes a positive outlook while communicating effectively with school personnel, superiors, subordinates, peers, vendors, and the public
• Assists in the recommendation of competent personnel for open positions
• Assists in long-range planning and budget preparation
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Associate’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience (2 years of similar work level experience = 1 year of college); A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the Associate’s Degree requirement

Certification/Licensure

Valid Driver License required

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or maintenance working with various trades required; Experience in a supervisory or lead role preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must possess Journeyman’s level knowledge of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems in school plants including extensive knowledge of maintenance techniques, building materials and tools of the various maintenance trades
• Must be able to effectively use a computer as a tool for communication and data access, including familiarity with work order programs
• Must have the skills to effectively lead, organize and direct the work of others
• Must be able to assist in the development and implementation of long-range planning
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with District personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

• Hazardous physical conditions (mechanical parts, electrical current, etc.)
• Atmospheric conditions (exposure to fumes, odors, dust, grease)
• Exposure to extreme temperatures

Physical Demands

• Exerting up to 100lbs force occasionally and/or up to 50lbs force frequently
• Exerting up to 20lbs force constantly
• Requires balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions

Foreman, Maintenance

Nearest Major Market

Atlanta

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