Multi-Craft Foreperson

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 67,354 - 91,602; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA, seeks a skilled supervisor to plan and oversee service and maintenance activities across multiple crafts. You’ll set employee goals, assess performance, and provide feedback while collaborating with operations, vendors, and customers.

The role requires 6–7 years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a 24/7 on-call commitment. Supervisory responsibilities and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• On‑call 24/7; requires flexibility and readiness to respond.
• Six to seven years of related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, assign, and track Projects/Services and Preventive Maintenance work orders; enter data in the work order system.
• Monitor work/projects in progress; provide guidance and direction as required.
• Review completed jobs to ensure requirements were met; follow up as required; solicit customer feedback.
• Coordinate services with other departments as required.
• Maintain and approve time records; address and resolve personnel issues.
• Order materials and supplies; maintain adequate inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervision

Management

Multi-craft

Communication

Troubleshooting

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

GED

Technical Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Plan and supervise activities of personnel in performing service and maintenance work within an assigned area. Work supervised involves application of multiple craft disciplines which can include electrical, mechanical, structural, as well as general maintenance and upkeep activity. The position is responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance, providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. The role interacts consistently with operations and maintenance management, supervisors and staff, contractors, vendors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, assign, and track Projects/Services and Preventive Maintenance work orders; make appropriate entries in the work order system.
• Monitor work/projects in progress; provide guidance and direction as required.
• Review completed jobs to ensure requirements were met; follow up as required; solicit customer feedback.
• Coordinate services with other departments as required.
• Maintain and approve time records; address and resolve personnel issues.
• Order materials and supplies; maintain adequate inventory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED Certificate, or Vocational School Diploma.

Other Required Qualifications: This position is on call 24/7.

Required Experience: Six to seven years of job‑related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications: Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree, or two years of college coursework.

Preferred Experience: Lead work in a multi‑craft shop or organization, three years in a supervisory role.

Salary

Pay Range: $67,354-$91,602 per year.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

This job requires skills in supervision and management within a facilities maintenance environment. Included are skills in the application of multi‑craft maintenance processes and practices, effective communications, troubleshooting, and conflict resolution. Use of office and specialized computer applications is required.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).

This position does not require security clearance.

Location: Atlanta, GA.

This position is required to be on call 24/7.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all applicants in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and institutional policies. Eligibility for employment is not limited by race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected characteristic.