Maintenance Foreman

TIFFIN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Reports to: Employment Status: FLSA Status: Description: NOTE: Maintenance Foreman Business Director Regular/Full-time Non-Exempt Perform maintenance duties which relate to the school plant, buildings, facilities, equipment, and grounds operation The below lists are not ranked in order of importance Essential Functions: • Routine repair work that custodians can perform is not the work of this person • Must be proficient in masonry, heating, carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical work and other fields • If jobs in the above areas cannot be done by the maintenance person outside, repair persons should be called after consulting with the administration. • When outside repair persons are used, the maintenance person will make final inspection of work done before payment is authorized • Meet with the Business Director to determine which work is necessary as opposed to that which is desirable • Limited purchase rights from the local hardware stores, plumbing establishments and automotive supply stores. All purchases by this individual, however, require prior authorization and completion of proper paperwork • Responsible for District heating and ventilation systems • Assist custodians if the need arises as determined by the Superintendent • Make recommendations to the administration relative to cleaning supplies, equipment needs, procedures, etc. • Responsible for all athletic fields and facilities • Ensure safety of students • Oversee inspection, care, condition, appearance, repair and/or replacement of physical equipment, buildings, facilities and grounds • Maintain buildings and grounds in a clean and presentable manner • Organize and implement a program of preventive maintenance for mechanical equipment • Help develop and operate maintenance records and reports • Serve as an information source on buildings and grounds • Inventory equipment and supplies • Order supplies, materials and equipment needed for the care and maintenance of school facilities • Receive, store and distribute 'all custodial-maintenance materials and equipment • Assist in the selection of maintenance personnel • Interpret blueprints, plans and drawings • Plan and organize cleaning and work schedules • Recommend materials and supplies needed for completing custodial and maintenance work • Recommend and/or interview prospective employees • Supervise transportation of furniture and supplies from.one building to another • Maintain safety and maintenance records • Receive and deliver surplus government commodities within the schools • Service and maintain trucks, tractors and lawn mowers • Contact and work with outside contractors to maintain and repair equipment and facilities • Ensure custodial and maintenance staff follow safety procedures and rules • Serve as a role model for students • Maintain respect at all times for confidential information • Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents • Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation • Attend meetings and in-services as required • Assign, coordinate and supervise lawn mowing at all facilities • Assign, coordinate and supervise snow removal at all facilities • Assign, coordinate and supervise mowing and repair of athletic fields in preparation for competition • Assign, coordinate and supervise movement of furniture, equipment and supplies R