Incumbents in the Foreman Trades position coordinate and oversee work assignments to maintain, repair, and sustain the aesthetic and functional qualities of USU facilities.  This position will oversee the Water Quality shop, Utility Mapping, and the USU campus stormwater MS4 program. This position trains and oversees personnel, including hiring, firing, performance evaluations, work allocation, and problem resolution. 

1. Ensures the effective and efficient allocation of labor, materials, equipment, and monies reflecting accountability and the highest quality work at the lowest possible price.
2. Ensures relevant policies, procedures, and laws are implemented.
3. Participates in the interview process and assesses, develops, and provides training for new and existing employees.
4. Manages the shop budget to meet established guidelines.
5. Prioritizes expenditures and assists in the preparation of capital and operations budgets.
6. Maintains inventory of supplies; makes and/or recommends purchases to meet the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction needs.
7. Estimates, plans, and schedules remodeling projects and service requests to ensure timely, efficient, and quality completion.
8. Organizes and conducts staff meetings.
9. Monitors employee work schedules; approves time off and approves payroll.
10. Participates in the planning and design/specification review of new facilities to ensure efficiency and code compliance.
11. Analyzes technical problems and decides course of action for repair.
12. Assists in developing and administering preventive maintenance programs, including scheduling and assignment of personnel.
13. Develops, informs, and trains employees on new work methods and procedures, safety regulations, work policies, codes, and standards.
14. Maintains and monitors various records and reports to evaluate and track the progress and efficiency of shop activities.
15. Ensures that customers’ needs and expectations are met by overseeing the timely completion of work.
16. Coordinates and participates in meetings and committees to enhance and develop the Facilities department.
17. Performs direct labor as a working member of the shop team.
18. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of working experience in utility mapping, water quality, stormwater, and/or plumbing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others in a professional capacity.
• Proven successful customer service abilities.
• General working knowledge of the above trade(s) or closely related trades.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eight years of working experience in a closely related trade.
• Four years of supervisory/leadership experience.
• Utility mapping experience including surveying, AutoCAD, GIS.
• Six years of experience in the plumbing trade.
• Stormwater inspection and MS4 related experience.
• Water Distribution IV State Certification; Cross-Connection Control Class II- Backflow Assembly Tester Certification; Pool/Spa Operator Certification.
  • These certifications must be obtained within one year of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Skilled in mathematical computations.
2. Basic computer skills.
3. Exceptional customer service skills, including resolving complaints and/or concerns.
4. Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques.
5. Skilled at estimating time and material requirements for projects.
6. Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and material common to the shop trade.
7. Knowledge of budget planning.
8. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
9. Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
10. Ability to supervise and train staff.
11. Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and services ordering and inventory control.
12. Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards.
13. Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
14. Knowledge of laws, regulations, codes, methods, and techniques in area of specialty.
15. Ability to work independently and as a team member.
16. Ability to assess operational requirements and to plan and organize work flow patterns and schedules.
17. Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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*updated 11/2022