LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE BUILDING MAINTENANCE - FOREPERSON

petersonschool.online; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk County Agricultural High School is seeking a LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE BUILDING MAINTENANCE - FOREPERSON to oversee campus facilities maintenance and contractor work. The role includes supervising trades such as HVAC and plumbing, performing custodial tasks as needed, and ensuring safety across all systems.

The foreperson position is essential for weather and other emergencies; expect overtime, weekend shifts, and security rounds as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with people effectively.
• Dependability in attendance, work ethic, and productivity.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Maintains confidentiality in personnel and student matters.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to meetings or workshops.
• Willingness to work overtime, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair hardware such as locks, hinges, faucets and handles.
• Paint, tile, repair doors/windows, replace glass and perform maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safety of all systems and tools; follow safe operating procedures.
• Assist with setup and takedown for meetings, graduations, and programs.
• Occasionally substitute for a security guard on weekends.
• Work overtime as required and be on call for emergencies.
• Make routine security rounds inside and outside the campus.
• Coordinate maintenance with contractors (HVAC, plumbing, etc.).

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Job description

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE BUILDING MAINTENANCE - FOREPERSON

Company: Norfolk County Agricultural High School Location: Walpole, MA

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Participates in the daily maintenance and upkeep of all facilities and campus residences. Assists with and
oversees the work of contractors such as HVAC, plumbers, etc.. Performs custodial duties when required.
The position of foreperson is identified as essential in weather and other emergencies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• 1. Install and repair hardware such as locks, hinges, faucets and handles.
• 2. Paint, install, tile, repair doors, windows and locks, replace glass and perform a multitude of other
  maintenance functions.
• 3. Ensure that all systems, ladders, scaffolding and maintenance tools and equipment utilized are in
  safe working order. Observe safe operating and use procedures and practices.
• 4. Assist with the setup and takedown of materials and equipment for meetings, graduation and
  special programs.
• 5. Assist with snow removal.
• 6. Occasionally substitutes for security guard on weekends.
• 7. Work overtime as required and be on call for emergencies if needed.
• 8. Make regular routine security rounds inside and outside school buildings and around the campus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

General:

• 1. Demonstrated ability to work in a caring, positive, constructive and cooperative manner with
  students, staff, administrators, parents, volunteers and all others.
• 2. Dependability in attendance, work ethic, consistent high quality work and productivity.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to communicate with people effectively.
• 4. Demonstrates confidentiality in personnel and student matters.
• 5. Ability to work independently as well as a team with other staff members.
• 6. Be a role model for students and the general public at large.
• 7. Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to workshops, meetings, or other
  necessary functions.
• 8. Willingness to work overtime as needed, including weekends.

Specific:

• 1. Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods and practices used in the trade.
• 2. Basic knowledge of heating, ventilation, plumbing, fire alarm and electrical systems.
• 3. Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• 4. Willingness to try or implement new practices and procedures with respect to all aspects of the
  job.

5. Must possess a valid 2A-1C Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer’s License or obtain one within 6
months of hire date.

6. Must possess a valid OSHA 30 training certificate or obtain one within six months of hire date.

7. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches, and to work from oral or written
instructions.

8. Ability to make simple estimates of time and materials.

9. Ability to observe what needs to be done and initiate action to perform tasks without being told.

10. Ability to instruct and direct the work of students.

11. Ability to climb and work from scaffolding or at some distance from the ground.