Working Maintenance Foreman

City of Springfield; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Springfield is seeking an experienced maintenance supervisor to oversee a small crew tasked with the upkeep and repair of City property. You will plan daily jobs, supervise crew members, and order supplies as needed while ensuring safety and adherence to municipal standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant trade courses and at least five years of skilled maintenance experience. Independent work with guidance from a supervisor will be common.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience as a skilled maintenance person.
• High school diploma or equivalent with trade-related courses.
• Ability to supervise a small crew and plan daily jobs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the work of a small crew engaged in maintaining, constructing, and repairing City property.
• Plans and assigns work crews to daily jobs.
• Orders supplies and parts as necessary.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Crew supervision

Planning work

Diagnose and repair equipment

Safety knowledge

Trade practices

Follow instructions

Tools handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade-related technical courses

Job description

Responsible for planning, supervising and participating in a small crew engaged in skilled construction, maintenance and repair of City property. Work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with accepted trade practices adapted to municipal requirements under the general direction of a supervisor of higher grade who reviews work through inspections for conformance to established departmental standards. Work instructions may be oral or written and are accompanied by drawings and sketches when necessary. Supervision is exercised over a small crew of workers.

• Supervises and participates in the work of a small crew engaged in maintaining, constructing, and repairing City property.
• Plans and assigns work crews to daily jobs.
• Orders supplies and parts as necessary.
• Performs related work as required.

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment, and techniques of the trade.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Ability to locate, diagnose, and correct needed repairs on equipment.
• Ability to supervise the work of a small crew.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Skill in the use and care of tools, equipment and materials of the trade.

• High school diploma or equivalent, including or supplemented by technical courses relating to the trade.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a skilled maintenance person.