Foreman, Trades (Building Maintenance)

Job Description

Job Description

Foreman, Trades 

Start: $21.35 

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt - Hourly 

Department:         Public Works  

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for planning and supervising crews in the trade’s field including responsibilities for Building Maintenance Foreman, Wastewater Line Foreman, Water Line Foreman, Vehicle Service Foreman, Carpenter Foreman, Electrical Foreman and Traffic/Communication sign foreman. This is a working foreman position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requisition materials and supplies.

Schedule equipment maintenance as necessary.

Trains subordinates in proper and safe use of materials and equipment.

Schedule daily crew assignments based on work orders.

Assures that safety regulations are met.

Maintain a property supply of tools and materials.

Maintains records on work completed; work orders delayed; etc. and submit reports to supervisor.

Can perform duties of Trades Workers I, II, and III. Address customer complaints and resolve complaints. Supervise and inspect employees' work.

Perform work of a skill level associated with concrete finishing for the purpose of street and sidewalk repair; and may also be required to finish concrete for the construction of ramps, retaining walls, floors, foundations, driveways, etc.

Supervise the work of a street maintenance and repair crew engaged in pouring and shoveling asphalt and concrete; and supervise the raking, tamping, smoothing, and filling of depressions.

In Wastewater, perform the work of a skill level associated with Wastewater repairs to include gravity sewer, pressure or force main sewer, manhole repair and installation, and other wastewater associated repair and installation. Responsibilities may include use and operation of CCTV equipment for line evaluations.

This position has supervisory responsibilities over trade’s crews of 2-15 employees compromised of trades workers I, II, and III’s along with Large equipment Operators I and II’s. Foreman are responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit. Foreman must carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. The Foreman’s responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of maintenance methods, tools, and practices used in water and wastewater distribution; and vehicle maintenance.

Ability and skill to maintain records and submit reports.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions used in construction and maintenance.

Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, drawings or cut sheets.

Perform duties of Trade Workers I, II, and III.

Regular prompt attendance is an essential function to this position and Must be able to be on 24 Hour call, if needed.

The ability to get along and promote a harmonious working environment with vendors, supervisors, citizens, and co-workers is an essential function of this position.

One-year certificate from a college or technical school; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form;  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License.

For Wastewater Division, must have ability to obtain a Wastewater Collection Class IV License.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and vibration. 

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.