Maintenance Foreperson

Student Center, Georgia State University, Atlanta Campus

These are exciting times at the Student Center. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a stronger team.

We are seeking (1) Maintenance Foreperson to join the already awesome team taking the department to the next level of excellence!

WHAT MAKES The Student Center A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

Supervises a Skilled Trades Worker and a Painter II in the maintenance, alteration, and repairs of two heavy use Student Center facilities. The Foreman will also serve time as a front-line Skilled Trades Worker.

• Plans, organizes, and schedules work assignments for subordinates; analyzes and resolves work problems; assists workers in solving work problems.
• Complete requisitions for materials and supplies as needed.
• Establishes standards for safety and needed performances to ensure that the repair of the buildings and fixtures is maintained.
• Confers with management to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve building and fixtures.
• Trains subordinates in safe and efficient work practices, methods, tools, and equipment usage.
• Performs minor operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of HVAC, heating equipment, and plumbing.
• Performs light carpentry work, such as building bookshelves, bookcases, etc.
• Installs, repairs, and services motors, pumps, and fans.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and systems assigned to HVAC and Heating
• Coordinates access and assistance with campus facility staff, IT staff, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of standard codes, methods, equipment materials, tools and practices of carpentry, electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Technical or vocational degree in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electrical trade area; or high school diploma or GED and one year experience in plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or electrical trade.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual tasks
• A valid Georgia Driver’s license is required

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Qualifications: Technical or vocational degree in mechanical trade and two years of supervisory experience; or high school diploma or GED and three years of supervisory experience in mechanical trade; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications: Maintenance experience in a heavily used educational or commercial facility. One Year of supervisory experience.