Building Maintenance Foreperson

Job Description

Building Maintenance Foreperson (258)

Education and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D.; and
Four years of recent journey level experience in the building construction trades, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical work, building hardware, and/or building security including key and alarm systems.

Desirable Qualifications:

Supervisory or lead experience is desirable

License

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a working, hands-on management position in the classified service responsible for supervising Building Maintenance Workers, Utility Workers, Custodians, and other staff in the maintenance and repair of City buildings. An incumbent in this class manages, controls, and directs assigned employees by deploying manpower and using appropriate tools and equipment in the most efficient and economical manner commensurate with the scope and complexity of the task at hand. An incumbent in this class exercises independent judgment and discretion not of a routine or clerical nature in evaluating and reporting on the work efforts of subordinates, in recommending the reward or discipline of subordinates, and in resolving employee grievances.

Typical Duties

Each position in this classification may not include all of the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.

Under general supervision:

Assigns, organizes, coordinates, reviews and participates in the activities of personnel engaged in the painting, carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical work, building hardware, building security including key and alarm systems, and other skills required for the repair, maintenance, and construction of City buildings
Uses, maintains, and repairs hand and power tools of the trade
Inspects work in progress to insure conformance with instructions
Requisitions, stocks, and assigns necessary supplies and materials
Maintains time and material records
Trains and instructs subordinates in maintenance techniques and safety practices
Processes service requests and investigates service complaints
Evaluates and reports on the performance of assigned subordinates
Assists in the preparation of the budget, and
Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Standard methods, equipment, and materials used in the building trades, especially carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and floor covering
Supervisory techniques and methods of motivating subordinates to perform efficiently
Use, maintenance, and repair of hand and power tools of the trade
Safety and Environmental practices, procedures, and standards

Ability to:

Understand , direct, and participate in a wide variety of maintenance and repair work on City buildings
Plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of maintenance personnel
Develop appropriate work schedules
Interpret plans and sketches
Maintain good work records
Train and instruct subordinates
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Follow oral and written instructions
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with employees, members of other departments, and the general public
Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
Walk or stand for extended periods of time
Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties
Effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload, and meet strict deadlines

Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Building Manager or other supervisor as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises Building Maintenance Workers, Utility Workers, Custodians, and other staff as assigned.

Other Requirements

Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job arrangement
Incumbents of this class may be assigned to work odd and unusual hours including weekends and holidays.
Incumbents may also be required to work overtime hours as assigned.
As a condition of employment, incumbents will be required to be fingerprinted in accordance with State of California law.

Approved, September 2006