LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE BUILDING MAINTENANCE - FOREPERSON

The Peterson School; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk County Agricultural High School in Walpole, MA is seeking a foreperson to participate in daily maintenance and upkeep of all facilities and campus residences. The role includes supervising contractors such as HVAC and plumbers, and performing custodial duties when required.

The position emphasizes safe work practices, the ability to work independently or with others, and readiness to respond to emergencies, overtime, and on-call shifts, with occasional weekend substitutions for security.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to workshops/meetings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication with people (students, staff, administrators, parents, volunteers).
• Demonstrates confidentiality in personnel and student matters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee daily maintenance of facilities and campus residences.
• Assist with and supervise contractors (HVAC, plumbers, etc.).
• Perform custodial duties when required.
• Assist with setup and takedown of materials for meetings, graduation and programs.
• Assist with snow removal and on-call emergencies.
• Occasionally substitute for security guard on weekends.
• Make routine security rounds inside and outside buildings.

Skills

Dependability

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

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

• Install and repair hardware such as locks, hinges, faucets and handles.
• Paint, install, tile, repair doors, windows and locks, replace glass and perform a multitude of other maintenance functions.

• 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.

• Assist with the setup and takedown of materials and equipment for meetings, graduation and special programs.

• Assist with snow removal.
• Occasionally substitutes for security guard on weekends.
• Work overtime as required and be on call for emergencies if needed.
• Make regular routine security rounds inside and outside school buildings and around the campus.

Qualifications

General:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a caring, positive, constructive and cooperative manner with

students, staff, administrators, parents, volunteers and all others.

• Dependability in attendance, work ethic, consistent high quality work and productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with people effectively.
• Demonstrates confidentiality in personnel and student matters.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team with other staff members.
• Be a role model for students and the general public at large.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to workshops, meetings, or other

necessary functions.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed, including weekends.

Specific

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods and practices used in the trade.
• Basic knowledge of heating, ventilation, plumbing, fire alarm and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Willingness to try or implement new practices and procedures with respect to all aspects of the job.
• Must possess a valid 2A-1C Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer’s License or obtain one within 6 months of hire date.
• Must possess a valid OSHA 30 training certificate or obtain one within six months of hire date.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches, and to work from oral or written instructions.
• Ability to make simple estimates of time and materials.
• Ability to observe what needs to be done and initiate action to perform tasks without being told.
• Ability to instruct and direct the work of students.
• Ability to climb and work from scaffolding or at some distance from the ground.