Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance or designee, the Foreman supervises a workforce of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled employees. The Foreman manages the day-to-day operations, ensuring that work is done safely, efficiently, and to the requisite standard. Responsible for ensuring the completion of repairs and the overall general maintenance of the assigned property. The foreman creates a professional working atmosphere, motivating workers to perform at their best. Demonstrates strong cognitive ability in assessing and evaluating problems. Must be a working foreman.

1. Issue oral and written instructions to maintenance staff for the performance of daily maintenance tasks, i.e., seasonal yard work/landscaping, grounds cleaning, painting, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs, maintenance of the heating system, and any other non-routine maintenance and repair service as may be required.
2. Confer with the Manager of Maintenance and Housing Manager regarding specific problems that may arise and offer recommendations for remedial actions.
3. Inspect janitorial stations to ensure that janitorial staff perform their duties as specified in their job description and per the work schedule.
4. Maintain all required maintenance records, including materials used and time spent by staff to complete assigned tasks.
5. Supervise the operation, maintenance, and care of various Housing vehicles and equipment.
6. Maintain inventory of all tools, equipment, materials, and consumable supplies. Submit purchase requests for all needed supplies as prescribed by the Site Manager.
7. Assist with routine apartment inspections when requested.
8. Perform hands-on instructions to the maintenance personnel.
9. Assign skilled staff for weekends and callbacks.
10. On-call twenty-four hours in case of emergency. Complete paperwork within three (3) working days. Complete non-emergency work orders on an average of 25 days.
11. Develop a work schedule for all complex maintenance staff and monitor weekly productivity.
12. Document maintenance personnel performance and maintain standard records of staff assignments. Approve maintenance staff's weekly timecard and personal/vacation leave requests.
13. Maintain and report on weekend stock room at Harborview Towers.
14. Assist in the completion of work orders as needed. Maintain a file of completed orders.
15. Perform other duties as requested.

Education/Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma, GED, or vocational training school graduate. A certificate from a trade union or license building trade is a plus.

• Must know trades relating to maintenance.
• Must have at least three years of supervisory experience in multi-family building operations, repair, and maintenance.
• Possess electrical, plumbing, and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Understand and follow instructions independently.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring physical strength and endurance.
• Ability to fill out work order forms independently.
• An understanding of the tools required to perform the job responsibilities and the ability to use them correctly.
• Must be able to listen and communicate with diverse individuals.
• Possesses a valid CT driver's license.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. without assistance, walk throughout the site, go up/downstairs, shovel snow, work in cold or hot weather conditions, answer incoming/outgoing calls via work-issued cell, attend meetings/training and be at PCC sites unaccompanied.

• State of CT 2.0 Partnership Healthcare Plan w/ HEP + Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid group health life insurance $25,000
• CT Municipal Employee Retirement System Employee 4.75% contribution, Employer Cost share 19.57% (5-year vesting)
• PTO or Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
• 13 paid holidays per calendar year
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee discount perks via ADP services
• Supplemental Insurance Retirement