Repair & Renovation Foreman

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks a Renovation & Repair Foreman to lead skilled renovation, repair, and maintenance across multi-unit residential and light commercial facilities. You will provide technical guidance, plan work, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes training less experienced staff, coordinating trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and more, and supporting operations under supervision.

Qualifications

• Ten years of journey-level experience performing a variety of skilled construction or renovation trades.
• Ability to read construction drawings and interpret project plans.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades in occupied spaces.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate skilled renovation, repair, and maintenance work across multiple trades.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and planning support.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule daily work and turnovers to meet operations needs.
• Train and support less experienced employees on methods, safety, and quality.
• Inspect work for safety and quality, and respond to emergencies and after-hours requests.

Skills

Journeyman trades experience

Read construction drawings

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description Position Summary The Renovation & Repair Foreman is a journey-level skilled trades professional responsible for performing and coordinating renovation, repair, and maintenance work in multi-unit residential and light commercial facilities. This position serves as a subject matter expert, providing technical guidance, planning support, and training to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. Work is performed under the direction of an area supervisor and supports the mission of Housing & Dining Facilities.

Full Consideration Date

This posting will remain open until filled.

Housing & Dining Services

Please visit https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-people/ to learn about joining Housing & Dining Services (HDS) as one of the largest departments on campus and is responsible for the management, finance, administration, and program development of all University housing facilities, including residence halls, university apartments, and Mountain Campus.

Essential Job Duties

• Perform and coordinate skilled renovation, repair, and maintenance work across multiple trades including carpentry, drywall, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, flooring, and appliance repair.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert by determining appropriate repair techniques, troubleshooting building systems, and developing long-term repair strategies.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule daily work, preventive maintenance, and room or apartment turnovers to meet operational and customer service needs.
• Train and support less experienced employees by providing instruction on proper methods, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and University standards; use appropriate tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment.
• Respond to emergency and after-hours service requests as required, including on-call rotations and essential services support.

Supervision

No formal supervisory authority.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ten years of journey-level experience performing a variety of skilled construction or renovation trades.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge renovation and construction principles.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Experience working in occupied spaces.
• A broad demonstration of knowledge, skills, and ability across a variety of structural trades including appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmithing, HVAC, flooring, and carpentry.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic mobile devices to manage workorders and communicate with team.
• An approach to work that includes: Eagerness to collaborate and share information with a variety of skilled trades professionals.
• A very strong customer service focus.
• Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing work demands, priorities, and routines.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
• Pre-employment Physical
• Valid Driver’s License
• Essential Services Designation
• Shift Work
• On-call Status
• Salary Range $55,000-$65,000

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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