Description

Position Summary:
Maintenance Foreman involves acting as line supervisor in charge of all maintenance and construction activities at a group of county institutions. Work assignments come in the form of specific projects or groups of projects to be supervised. The employee personally participates in many skilled trade tasks as the need arises.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Supervises craftsmen in varied maintenance, including such areas as: plumbing, steam fitting, refrigerating and air conditioning, painting, general mechanic repair work and construction work. Personally performs the more skilled trade tasks as the need arises. Provides technical expertise in critical situations as the need arises. Recommends building repairs and improvement to Supervisor; makes minor estimates of labor, materials and submits supply order for approval. Assists with the scheduling and assignment of duties to provide staffing for the department. During vacations and other absences of supervisor, acts in his/her stead. Observes established safety practices and procedures, and reinforces this behavior in the group. Maintains knowledge of current trends and development in the field in order to enhance expertise. Assists in special projects and research to update technique, time study, cost saving, etc. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience:
Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience. Supervisory experience is required.

Education:
High school diploma is required.

License Certification:
Valid license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Knowledge Skill Abilities:
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Physical Demands:
Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Work Environment:
Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).