Maintenance Foreperson, Facilities Real Estate, and Planning

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

• Electrical: performs or leads repairs to electrical systems, outlets and cords; performs or leads installations of motors and belts as needed; performs or leads responses to all electrical requests as needed; performs or leads preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.

• Plumbing: stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; performs or leads repairs to valves, gaskets and lines (this includes, but is not limited to, water, sewer, steam and condensate lines); performs or leads responses to all requests for plumbing service as directed; performs or leads preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.

• HVAC: performs or leads operations and maintenance for all types of industrial HVAC units; performs repairs on Dx units; performs monitoring of HVAC chemical equipment; performs or leads HVAC functions such as: changing filters and fan belts; adjusting dampers and valves, opening HVAC drains; responding to all requests for HVAC; performs or leads preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled. Understands and operates automated control systems.

• Carpentry: performs or leads carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.

• Painting: performs or leads patching, caulking, priming, staining and painting ceilings, walls, doors, windows and other items as needed.

• Is considered an essential employee as designated in the Facilities Management Severe Weather Policy.

• Is subject to recall after hours in the event of campus emergencies, disasters or other special needs as directed by management.

• Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate Supervisor and to the Safety Director if necessary.

• Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.

• High school diploma plus specialized training with ten years or more of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical license and/or certification is desired in their primary field.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building systems as needed. These systems include, but are not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building interiors. Specialization in specific areas is required.

• Valid driver license with a good driving record; must be insurable.

• Ability to effectively communicate in English with students, faculty, and staff sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

• Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as required.

• Heavy work. Talking, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or visual inspections of small parts or devices. Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. Subject to hazards.

An associate's degree or technical license and/or certification is desired in the primary field of expertise.

Responsible for own work. Provides oversight of the work assigned to trade staff.

Additional Job Description

Note:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Time Type Requirement

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.eduor (336) 758-4700.