I. Title Maintenance Mechanical Foreman

II. Definition

Under general direction, as a working foreman, to supervise the repair, and construction work performed by maintenance personnel on school buildings and equipment; and to do related work as required.

III.Examples of Duties

Supervises district-wide program of maintenance of buildings and related facilities; inspects mechanical equipment for needed repairs and maintenance; establishes a schedule of preventive maintenance and recommends priority of repair projects; estimates labor and material costs of repair and maintenance projects; assigns craftsmen and workmen to maintenance and construction work, including rough and finished plumbing, electrical, and electronics; lays out and inspects the work of mechanics; prepares reports on cost of work done, materials used, labor expended; requisitions materials as needed; interviews prospective employees and makes recommendations for changes in job assignments; assists the Maintenance Supervisor in the preparation of the maintenance budget; and when not performing these duties, will be required to work with tools and mechanics in the field .

IV.Distinguishing Characteristics

V.Employment Standards

A. Knowledge of: Methods, materials and equipment used in the various crafts including plumbing, electrical, and electronic heating and air conditioning work; Building construction practices and laws affecting the construction and repair of school buildings.

B.Ability to: Estimate cost of repair and construction work; Prepare and read blueprints and sketches; Lay out, coordinate, supervise, and inspect the work of craftsmen; Establish cooperative working relationships with workmen, supervisors, and faculty.

C. Education/Training/Experience: Completion of 12th grade, preferably supplemented by vocational training in several of the shop and construction trades, and twelve years, or more, experience as a journeyman in one of the mechanical building trades, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

D. Licenses/Certificates: Valid California Driver's License.

VI. Specific Qualifications

Date 7/73

Range ____________

Position Code 241701

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