Maintenance Working Foreman

General Purpose

Performs supervisory, administrative and maintenance work of considerable difficulty involved in the maintenance of one or more housing developments and scattered sites. Involved in the planning and modernization (Capital Funds) to buildings and grounds including rodent and insect control. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Plans, schedules and assigns maintenance work to maintenance staff; inspects work for progress and adherence to required standards and safety practices. Supervises work crews as needed.

· Assists and/or advises maintenance staff in the completion of technical jobs. If necessary, consults Property Manager. May conduct workshops and training classes within HACP and in cooperation with other agencies.

· Plans, organizes and implements programs for all types of maintenance, establishing maintenance objectives and priorities.

· Establishes training programs for maintenance personnel.

· Develops cost estimates for all maintenance programs and evaluates and estimates damage to HACP properties resulting from fire and other causes.

· Assists with designing of contract work. Reviews plans and specifications for compliance with state and local codes. Establishes bid specifications in accordance with HUD regulations and guidelines. May inspect and approve or disapprove maintenance performed by contractors. May authorize payment only after all discrepancies and problems have been resolved.

· Assists in the preparation and submitting of various reports, recommendations, budgets, records and statistical information to the Executive Director, the Board of Commissioners, regulatory agencies and other concerned groups or organizations as required.

· Monitors work activity of subordinates by making spot checks of work in process.

· Along with Property Manager, discusses maintenance priorities and budget limitations with department supervisors, executive staff and residents. Monitors maintenance expenditures to stay within budget limitations.

· Develops procedures and controls for the various functional activities within their development/project.

· Receives tenant requests for maintenance work; maintains log of work orders through the computer system; checks time labor, and materials used on each job; completes work orders and responds to complaints from tenants having maintenance problems.

· Assures that work orders are completed in order of assigned priority; i.e., emergency 24 hours, urgent 48 hours, move-out 10 days, annual/HQS 25 days, move-in 5 days, 90-day, 5 days, weekly 7 days, special 7 days, routine 10 days, preventative maintenance 25 days.

· Inspects apartments move-outs and determines repairs needed to restore unit to HACP standards and completes tenant charges. Inspects vacant units within 7 days to assure the adequacy of repairs – takes pictures of damage.

· Inspects areas assigned for litter, safety, etc.

· Trains new maintenance employees as required.

· Performs routine maintenance involving grounds care, painting, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning work as required.

· Requisitions supplies and equipment and takes annual inventory, inspects items on receipt and ensures compliance with purchase requests by preparing and/or monitoring receiving tickets.

· Maintains grounds care and other equipment in proper and safe running order.

· Notifies Property Manager, Leasing Department and Inspectors of readiness of approval inspection.

· Prepares weekly, monthly and quarterly standard reports as required.

· Assists in writing maintenance procedures and guidelines.

· Maintains time and attendance records for maintenance staff. Schedules requested staff leave in such a manner as to insure adequate coverage of maintenance needs at all times.

· Responsible for seeing that HACP vehicles are properly maintained.

· Assists Property Manager in annual budget preparation and CGP funding applications. Rotates with other Maintenance Foreman and Director of Maintenance for on-call duty according to schedule.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience

· Four-year degree in Industrial Arts or a related program or three years of progressively responsible experience as a skilled worker in construction and/or building maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Must successfully test for and obtain Mechanical “C” Contractor license within six months of date of employment or promotion.

Knowledge and Skills

· Good knowledge of the modern methods, materials, and practices of the various trades including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC plumbing, air conditioning, heating, painting, grounds care, and electrical maintenance and repair.

· Good knowledge of maintenance, repair and installation methods, and of materials and equipment used in the repair of household appliances, furnaces and air conditioning, heating and boiler systems; methods, materials and equipment used in key making and lock replacement.

· Good knowledge of the methods, materials, and practices of pest control and grounds maintenance; pertinent HACP operating policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and various building codes.

· Some knowledge of the modern principles, practices and techniques of budgeting, bookkeeping and computer input.

· Good computer skills.

· Skill in reading blueprints, plans, and specifications and operating hand and power tools and equipment.

· Valid Colorado drivers’ license. Eligibility for coverage under HACP fleet auto insurance.

Materials and Equipment Used

· Standard office materials and equipment.

· Maintenance tools, machinery and other mechanical devices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises maintenance staff. Assigns and reviews work projects. Performs routine supervisory activities involving performance evaluation, interviewing applicants, selecting new employees, and maintaining discipline.

Working Environment and Physical Responsibilities

Required to operate hand and power tools and equipment. Normal physical activity can be strenuous and may involve prolonged standing, walking, reaching, bending, crouching, stooping and lying prone. Regularly required to drive lightweight vehicles. Must occasionally push, pull and/or lift objects up to or in excess of 50 pounds. Works both indoors and outdoors and is exposed to extremes of weather and temperature. May occasionally be subject to electrical shock hazards, dangerous heights, heavy machinery and dangerous chemicals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pueblo, CO 81003 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,400