FV
Administration/Managerment

Maintenance Foreperson

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Fixed contract (1-4 years)
Full time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

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Maintenance Foreperson
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    Maintenance Foreperson
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  • Fort Valley, GA, USA
  • Full Time
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    Job Summary

    The Maintenance Foreperson directs and performs skilled maintenance work in the installation, operation, repair and maintenance the campus facilities. This position is responsible for planning and scheduling daily and weekly maintenance activities and assigning work to the maintenance technicians within the Facilities Maintenance Department. The Foreperson also assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring preventive maintenance programs for the campus facilities.

    This full-time, 12-month position reports to the Assistant Director for Facilities Operations and is subject to evening hours, weekends, and emergency call-outs.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assists the Assistant Director for Facilities Operations with ensuring that all facilities are well maintained and safe by planning and scheduling daily and weekly maintenance activities.
  • Identifies and implements energy saving measures in campus facilities.
  • Assures completion of assigned maintenance and repair tasks by monitoring work progress, inspecting work performance and providing corrections of any deficiencies, as necessary.
  • Performs highly skilled maintenance (as needed) in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification of building systems.
  • Assures that maintenance personnel have the equipment and supplies necessary to perform their duties.
  • Promotes preventive maintenance as a strategy to maintain the campus facilities.
  • Reduces the likelihood of a significant disruption of MEP services to the University and assures around-the- clock responsiveness to system failures or emergency situations.
  • Qualifications

    Minimum :

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Five (5) years supervisory experience in the maintenance, repair, renovation, and operation of an educational, commercial, or industrial facility.

  • Technical knowledge of maintenance equipment.
  • Knowledge and understanding of troubleshooting MEP systems.

  • Supervisory skills, administrative ability and computer literacy are required.

  • Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis; prolong standing, and frequent bending, stooping, and reaching on a daily basis.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Preferred:

  • EPA Type III certification.
  • Eight (8) years relevant work experience
  • Experience with building automation systems
  • Completion of journey level program in a maintenance trade.
  • Working conditions

    Indoor, outdoor, office and shop environment; driving from site to site to perform job duties; subject to adverse weather conditions; subject to noise from equipment operation; subject to nights and weekend work; subject to call outs for emergencies. This position is designated as essential personnel who must report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other situations.

    Supervision

    The Maintenance Foreperson supervises technicians assigned to the Facilities Maintenance Department and other personnel as required.

    The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the incumbent will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

    USG Core Values Statement

    The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line athttps: // www. usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18personnelconduct

    Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line athttps: // www. usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653

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