Maintenance Foreman

Posted Wednesday, March 1, 2023

VMI Employees Only

VMI is accepting internal applications for a full-time Maintenance Foreman. This position is part of the Facilities Management Department. This is a working foreman position. The selectee will be required to wear a uniform and present a neat, professional appearance. This position will be required to carry a radio while on duty and to respond to the Supervisor and Manager promptly.

Job Description:

• Serving as the Point of Contact for day-to-day operations for the shop when the supervisor is absent, or not available, by attending meetings, providing instructions, ensuring work completed, and updating supervisor of events, issues, and progress.
• Performing general maintenance of facilities at VMI. Duties typically include a combination of the following: perform and assist in, included but not limited to plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, and snow/ice removal.

• Assisting the supervisor in planning projects, establishing work schedules, ordering supplies, and overseeing contractors.

• Properly completing and maintaining accurate record keeping including data in the work order (CMMS) system for accurate accountability.

• Responding to emails and phone calls in a professional and timely manner

• Working well independently and with others in a team environment and the public.
• Occasionally working weekends and evenings to support VMI functions and emergencies.
• Being on call, every third week as part of a team, with the ability to respond in a reasonable time and identified as essential personnel for responding to emergencies and/or natural disasters.

• Ensuring all personnel adhere to policies/guidelines governing conduct, wearing of the uniform, leave, proper operation of vehicles, maintaining equipment, wearing personal protective equipment, etc., to maintain Physical Plant as a safe and professional place to work

• Performing other duties as assigned by management such as event preparation and support, inclement weather support, and special project teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, communication skills
• Problem solving skills and adaptability
• Proficient computer skills to include email, word, excel, iPad, etc.
• Successful candidate should have experience and knowledge in plumbing, electrical and carpentry work.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with clean driving record required
• Ability to work from heights and operate a power lift

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the maintenance field
• Trades License and/or certifications
• Proficiency in computer software and record keeping procedures.
• Use of a computer maintenance database (CMMS)
• Bucket Truck, JLG, scissor lift experience

Candidates can apply at: Maintenance Foreman- Job Application

 

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Contact:
Human Resources
hroffice@vmi.edu
540-464-7322