General Foreman (Facilities & Maintenance)

The-Zemba-Companies; Washington Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

The Zemba Companies is seeking a General Foreman to lead the field team, supervise the Property Maintenance Technician and subcontractors, and ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

This role coordinates daily operations, plans resources, enforces safety and building codes, and communicates progress to leadership. Travel to job sites and on-call emergency support are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 5–10 years general contracting experience in the construction industry.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises the Property Maintenance Technician and subcontractors.
• Coordinates daily work schedules, resources, materials, and equipment for efficiency.
• Enforces safety policies, regulations, and building codes on site.
• Plans and coordinates facility maintenance tasks with internal and external teams.
• Reports progress, budget, and issues to leadership as the primary liaison.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The General Foreman will act as the key leader, supervising the Property Maintenance Technician to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. They coordinate, plan, and execute, directing daily operations, managing resources, enforcing safety regulations, and liaising between contracted crews and management.

Essential Functions

• Leadership & Supervision: Directs and supervises Property Maintenance Technician, and subcontractors as well as train teammates.


• Site Management: Coordinates daily work schedules, resources, materials, and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency.


• Safety & Compliance: Enforces all safety policies, regulations, and building codes to maintain a secure job site.


• Project Planning & Quality: Responsible for all facility maintenance needed. Serves as the liaison with Property Maintenance Technician or outside contractors for facility maintenance tasks.


• Communication & Reporting: Acts as the primary liaison between job-site operations and leadership, reporting on progress, budget, and issues.


• Problem Solving: Resolves on-site conflicts, equipment delays, and work stoppages.


• Must be available to assist with emergency call out work when needed.


• Schedule downtime for routine maintenance of trucks/equipment with Shop & Fleet Manager.


• Ensure materials are properly disposed of per environmental specifications and logs are kept.


• Act as a right-hand support person to the Executive Administrator of Operations.


• Must be able to have constructive conversations with teammates, as needed.


• Assist Executive Administrator of Operations with SST Evaluations and annual Teammate Performance Reviews.


• Any other duties as assigned.

Competencies or Experience Requirements

• Class A CDL preferred


• 5-10 years General Contracting in the Construction industry


• Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office


• Strong organizational skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent problem-solving skills


• Ability to work in a team environment

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and relevant work experience.

Safety

Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.

Travel

Travel will be required for this position to job sites and any other meetings.

Additional Considerations

The Zemba Companies culture and values are part of what makes the company successful and a great place to work. Candidates will be considered in terms of their consistency with culture and values. The Zemba Companies is a rapidly growing company; flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced work environment with many crucial deadlines.

Benefits

The Zemba Companies benefit package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance and retirement savings plan upon completion of length of employment requirements.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.