Maintenance Foreman

Aqualia - Municipal District Services; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqualia - Municipal District Services in Texas seeks a Maintenance Foreman to lead scheduled and emergency maintenance in the Service & Construction Department. The role requires knowledge of procedures, equipment, and standards with the ability to resolve minor problems.

Responsibilities include inspections, punch-list repairs on valves and manholes, blueprint interpretation, and reporting to the supervisor. On-call duties and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Mechanical background and ability to maintain mechanical systems.
• 1–2 years plumbing or water industry experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain C & Class 1 certifications within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-purchase inspections to generate punch lists for repairs.
• Performs punch list repairs on water valves, storm and sanitary manholes.
• Records tasks and data on a tablet.
• Interprets blueprints for appurtenance locations.
• Attends inspections and reports findings to supervisor.
• On-call duty required for emergency repairs.

Skills

Mechanical background

Maintenance planning

Team player

Verbal & written communication

On-call readiness

Safety adherence

Education

High School or GED

Water distribution class C

Wastewater collection class 1

Job description

Position Overview

The Maintenance Foreman is the position in the Service & Construction Department that performs scheduled and emergency maintenance and repair duties associated with department daily activities. Has working knowledge of required procedures, equipment and operating standards and is able to resolve minor routine problems. Reports to the Regional Supervisor and requires little to no guidance to perform task.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs Pre-Purchase inspections on new sections to generate a punch list for repairs.
• Performs punch list repairs on water valves, storm, & sanitary manholes.
• Performs valve, manhole surveys and completes repairs.
• Records tasks performed and has ability to complete data on tablet.
• Interprets blueprints for appurtenance locations.
• Meets with Engineers, TCEQ Inspectors, and Construction personnel.
• Attends Inspections and reports findings to his supervisor.
• Communicates to Contract Managers as needed during emergencies.
• On call duty required for emergency repairs when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements

• High School or GED
• Have a mechanical background and skills maintaining mechanical systems and tools
• At least 1-2 years general experience in plumbing or water industry experience preferred
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record must meet eligibility requirements to drive a company vehicle
• Able to obtain water distribution class C and wastewater collection Class 1 certifications within a year of hire.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Team player committed to working in a quality environment
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed
• Must maintain good attendance
• Ability to work overtime and on call is a mandatory requirement
• Good physical condition and able to lift 25-50 pounds repeatedly
• Agility sufficient to do strenuous tasks under various weather conditions