Maintenance Foreman

The Building Maintenance Foreman is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and actively participating in the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of all building systems, structures, and grounds. This role involves leading a team of maintenance technicians and assistants, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, optimizing operational efficiency, and contributing to a well-maintained and safe environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision & Team Leadership:
• • Lead, train, mentor, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians and assistants, assigning tasks and monitoring their performance.
  • Develop and implement work schedules, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and timely completion of projects.
  • Foster a positive and productive work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development.
• Maintenance & Repair Operations:
• • Perform and oversee general maintenance and repair tasks across various trades, including:
  • • Electrical: Troubleshooting, repair, and installation of lighting, outlets, circuits, control systems, and minor electrical components.
    • Plumbing: Repairing leaks, unclogging drains, maintaining fixtures, and minor pipe installations.
    • HVAC: Performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
    • Carpentry & Structural: Performing minor repairs to walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, and other building structures.
    • Grounds Maintenance: Overseeing landscaping, snow removal, litter control, and exterior building upkeep.
    • Other Systems:
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency situations.
  • Inspect building systems and equipment regularly to identify potential issues and ensure proper functions. Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
• Safety & Compliance:
• • Ensure strict adherence to all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations and building codes.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections of work areas, tools, and equipment.
  • Lead training sessions for the maintenance team, promoting a strong safety culture.
  • Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all team members.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• • Maintain detailed and accurate records of work orders, equipment history, labor hours, and material usage.

Qualifications:

• Technical Skills:
• • Proven proficiency in electrical, plumbing, and general carpentry.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Proficient in using a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Leadership & Soft Skills:
• • Strong leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail.
• Physical Requirements:
• • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and occasionally more with assistance.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
  • Comfortable working in various weather conditions and environments.
• Other:
• • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and urine drug screening
  • Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

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  Technical Skills:
• • Proven proficiency in electrical, plumbing, and general carpentry.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
  • Proficient in using a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Leadership & Soft Skills:
• • Strong leadership, supervisory, and team-building skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety and compliance.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail.
• Physical Requirements:
• • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and occasionally more with assistance.
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
  • Comfortable working in various weather conditions and environments.
• Other:
• • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and urine drug screening
  • Ability to respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.

Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.

Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.