Working Foreperson Operator/Laborer

City of Boston; Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Boston seeks a labor supervisor to organize and oversee library labor activities, ensuring efficient scheduling and safety compliance. The role includes coordinating equipment, supervising crews, and supporting emergency responses across library facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory experience, strong communication, and the ability to multitask. MA Class B license required within six months; position is 40 hours weekly with union terms.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of supervising labor forces with at least 5 years of experience.
• Must have computer skills to work with the maintenance management system software and email.
• Must possess a valid Massachusetts Class B driver's license within six months of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others and take initiative.
• Excellent work habits, prioritization, multitasking, and dependability.
• Ability to follow assignments independently with good judgment and attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Organize and perform all aspects of labor activities under supervision.
• Schedule work according to priority and as directed by the Facilities Officer or Supervisor of Custodians.
• Ensure the proper equipment is available for each job and manage safety training for crew.
• Perform grounds care and snow removal; handle materials transportation and inventory of library furnishings.
• Assist mechanics, craftspeople, and contractors; support repairs, dismantling and installation of furnishings.
• Transport personnel and materials between library facilities and drive vehicles as needed.
• Respond to building emergencies and carry out other duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Supervisory experience

Crew scheduling

Safety training

Driver's license (MA)

Communication skills

Tools

Maintenance management system

Jobbeschreibung

Under general supervision, responsible for organizing and performing all aspects of work relating to various labor activities. Also responsible for supervising all laborers and helpers (including other trades/building staff assigned to laborer projects as necessary).

• Schedules work according to priority or as directed by the Facilities Officer or Supervisor of Custodians.
• Responsible for ensuring that the proper equipment is available for the specific job use needs.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety of the crew; provides the training and instruction necessary to operate equipment in a productive and safe manner.
• Responsible for grounds care and snow removal.
• Coordinates materials requests and the procurement process through the Facilities Office to ensure operational needs are met by this unit.
• Assists withresponse to building emergencies.
• Performs general manual labor in the Library: moves books, book cartons, book bags, book trucks, furniture, equipment, supplies, etc.
• Assists with managing furniture/shelving inventory.
• Shelves, cleans, and handles books in storage areas.
• Assists in the dismantling, repair, and installation of library furnishings and fixtures.
• Assists any mechanic, craftsman, semi-skilled, or skilled maintenance personnel, including contractors.
• Performs general cleaning duties as required.
• Transports personnel to job locations as directed.
• Drives vehicles as needed or directed.
• Assists with the transport of materials and supplies between library facilities.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Knowledge of the job acquired by at least five (5) years of experience in supervising labor forces.
• Must possess the computer skills necessary to work with the maintenance management system software in the production of work schedules and reports of maintenance data. Must have e-mail proficiency.
• Applicant must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license - Class B, within six (6) months of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to assume responsibility and to work well with others.
• Superior work habits and ability to prioritize work well; skill with multitasking.
• Ability to carry out assignments independently; good communication skills; initiative; dependability; tact; courtesy.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the position.

CORI & SORI CHECKS REQUIRED
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/M-8

Hours per week: 40