IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Structural Foreman
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt
FUNDING SOURCE: General Fund
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Facilities/ Maintenance Manager
PAY GRADE: Facilities 10
DUTY DAYS: 261 days
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
This position is eligible for a Letter of Assurance.
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Administer the daily operations and activities associated with the structural department and related trades. Provide a safe and attractive atmosphere and contribute to operational excellence in areas including but not limited to carpentry locks and doors roofing painting safety and compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Related training and experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Valid Texas Class C drivers license and proof of insurability with District insurance carrier
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Demonstrated skills and abilities related to trades including painting flooring roofing wall and floor tile glass ceilings carpentry and installing and repairing locks.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws policies procedures regulations and codes Technical and specialized expertise in analyzing designing and implementing programs for providing solutions to complex structural and administrative issues.
- Operational knowledge of tools and equipment used in structural maintenance Ability to lead supervise and evaluate personnel
- Strong organizational communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient computer skills Bilingual Spanish preferred ability to utilize technology resources relevant to position
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum five years structural maintenance experience
- Minimum five years related supervisory experience in educational environment preferred
- Management level experience in construction industry military or governmental agency may be considered
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:
- Administer the daily operations of the structural maintenance program and all work associated with services components and infrastructure involving wood tile rubber and carpet floors; cabinetry repair; glass installation and repair; painting and patching walls and surfaces; locks key installation and repair; and roofing.
- Review coordinate prioritize schedule execute and inspect structural maintenance projects performed by district personnel and outside contractors.
- Assign oversee and conduct quality reviews on structural personnel workmanship and update managers on costs and progress.
- Maintain and coordinate routine structural maintenance schedules.
- Oversee and implement the preventative maintenance program for the structural division.
- Inspect facilities on a regular basis to determine that a high standard of workmanship cleanliness and safety are maintained.
- Organize and timely process jobrelated paperwork including work orders invoices project analysis requests for information payments inspections personnel evaluations and other correspondence.
- Develop shortrange and longrange plans for repair and replacement of equipment and building components based on safety necessity code compliance and costs.
- Obtain vendor quotes per Irving ISD purchasing guidelines. Oversee those projects to meet the policies standards and practices of the IISD maintenance department
- Administer the daily operations of the structural maintenance programs and all work associated with services components and infrastructure involving related finishes
- Review coordinate prioritize schedule execute and inspect structural maintenance projects.
- Accessing oversee and conduct quality reviews on structural personnel workmanship and update facilities management on cost and progress.
- Maintain and coordinate routine structural maintenance schedules
- Inspect facilities on a regular basis to determine that a high standard of workmanship cleanliness and safety are maintained
- Organize and timely process job related paperwork including work orders invoices project analysis request for information payments inspections personnel evaluations and other correspondence.
- Serve on the districts oncall schedule during staff vacancies and emergencies.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT:
- Assist in selecting training supervising and evaluating personnel and provide input relative to assignment retention discipline and dismissal.
- Maintain facilities maintenance training programs that enable staff to develop and improve skills and attain knowledge of advancements and improvements in building crafts and technology.
- Demonstrate and encourage teamwork and positive staff relations.
COMMUNICATION
effectively with principals department directors and other personnel responsible for directing the districts educational and extracurricular programs to update them on status of projects that affect conditions in and around schools and facilities.
an image of service dedication and dependability within the Facilities Department to students staff and the community.
teamwork and a spirit of cooperation and high morale with Facilities Department supervisory staff and throughout the department.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES:
Supervise and evaluate the performance of structural employees within the maintenance department. Supervise additional district staff during summer related projects.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environnemental Factors: Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decisionmaking. Frequent indistrict and occasional instate or national travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Tools/Equipment Used: Construction equipment associated with carpentry flooring floor/wall tile cabinetry millwork glass painting locks and keys roofing; hand tools; power tools; light truck or van
Posture: Prolonged siting and standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding grasping/squeezing wrist flexion/extension and overhead reaching; frequent driving:
Lifting: Lifting and carrying up to 55 pounds without assistance more than 55 pounds with appropriate assistance daily
Environment: Work outside and inside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces on ladders or scaffolding; may work on rooftops; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures dust toxic chemicals and materials noise vibration and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; may work irregular and prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel here for samples
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress and exercise reasoning and problemsolving under pressure
Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training wearing personal protective equipment as required reporting injuries and incidences immediately to the supervisor and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.
The information in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Preceding statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.