Building Facility Foreman

To plan direct and perform skilled maintenance and repair of a large state building or a complex of smaller buildings; or function as a foreman over varied skilled trades areas; perform related work.

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Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of operational or technical employees. A portion of time may be spent performing individual tasks related to the unit; however supervisory activities must constitute a primary part of the job. Supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with departmental or campus policies procedures and defined internal controls. Ensures accountability and stewardship of campus resources (operational financial and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures.

Determines needs and makes arrangements for contracted services; negotiates with subcontractors; inspects work for compliance with contract; estimates budgets/cost expenditures; lays out locations for staging and special events directs set-up and maintenance; evaluates equipment life expectancy replaces as appropriate; writes maintenance reports; meets with tenants program directors maintenance personnel and others to define needs and to keep facility organized and running smoothly; interviews and hires staff and contractors assigns work and evaluates performance. Incumbents may supervise skilled trades staff.
Examines interior and exterior of buildings for damage initiates necessary repair; inspects fire extinguishers and systems for working ability; maintains plumbing electrical HVAC and related systems; repairs appliances plumbing fixtures and replaces lights ballasts receptacles and switches; builds and repairs wooden structures; sets up and operates sound system; inspects boilers and chillers for safe and efficient operation and tears down and repairs when appropriate; inspects and lubricates fans filters and motors; repairs roofs; performs routine maintenance of vehicles; insures grounds surrounding facility are cared for properly and sprinkler systems are maintained; oversees painting remodeling and building repairs; may oversee custodial services; sets up preventive maintenance schedules.
Schedules monitors and performs operational preventative and reactive maintenance work in all Athletic facilities as required including mechanical electrical plumbing carpentry painting and furniture and equipment assembly or repair
Supports weekly Facility Operations Planning Meetings with subordinates and co-workers to coordinate facility maintenance tasks and projects. Works closely with the athletic departments Facility Scheduler to ensure that accurate activity schedules are communicated to all operations staff and other related groups and individuals.
Responsible for maintaining an electronic work order system that provides facility maintenance and improvements to be tracked and completed in a timely fashion.
Supervises facility set up and take down for all athletic sports and events in all assigned athletic facilities.
Maintains positive working relationships with service vendors contactors suppliers utility companies and firms doing business with the department to provide coordinated services to clients
Responsible for the oversight (interviewing hiring and training) and management of full-time part-time and temporary staff and students.
Compliance with policies procedures and work availability.
May perform other duties as needed.

Ability to organize and communicate maintenance needs and services.
Able to lead and mentor a team with knowledge of supervisory practices.
Knowledgeable in leadership styles that are results-oriented.
Ability to make sound judgment calls in a timely manner.
Ability to work nights weekends and all Boise State home football games external and special events and other Athletic Department events as assigned.

Considerable knowledge of: building maintenance.

Good knowledge of: building codes.

Some knowledge of: heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) related work; supervisory practices.

Experience: performing skilled repair and maintenance in carpentry plumbing electrical building maintenance and grounds-related work; using specialized tools and equipment associated with trades indicated; maintaining maintenance records and preparing related reports; estimating material needs and costs for jobs; reading blueprints and specifications.

A valid Drivers License.

Resume Cover Letter and Three References.

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