Training Support Foreman I - Maintenance (1st Shift)

Job Description:

Training Support Foreman I - Maintenance (1st Shift)

Description

Job Title
Training Support Foreman I - Maintenance (1st Shift)

Agency
Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service

Department
Emergency Services Training Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
College Station, Texas

Job Type
Staff

Job Description

Training Support Foreman I

2 Positions to be filled

Full-Time Position

College Station, Texas

$28.86/hour

The Maintenance Foreman I, (1st Shift 6:30 am. - 3:00 pm.) will be directly responsible for supervising, directing and assigning work to the staff. This position is responsible for maintenance, renovations and construction of training projects, buildings, and facilities/grounds support. This position is also responsible for controlling and maintaining accurate inventory, ordering of equipment, necessary materials and supplies. The Maintenance Foreman I performs and manages Preventative Maintenance (PM) Work Orders, basic repair of ESTI fire field grounds/training props as well as minor building maintenance and Maintenance Work Order (MWO) repair requests.

This position reports to the Facilities Maintenance and Construction Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.
  
• Four years of experience related to basic electrical, basic carpentry, basic plumbing, basic machinery and equipment operation, building trades, construction, welding, pipefitting, concrete, and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
  

Required Licenses/Certifications :

• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
  
• LPG Installation & DOT Cylinder Filling certification or ability to obtain within the first 18 months of employment.
  
• Listed out-sourced training to include 30-hour OSHA training or ability to obtain within first 12 months of employment.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diploma or certificate from an accredited Trade School.
  
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  
• Minimum of 5 years supervisor experience.
  
• Five years’ experience working in an industrial/chemical plant.
  
• Six or more years of experience in building maintenance and repairs, building trades or construction.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors exposed to various weather conditions, potential allergens, elevated noise levels, and heat.
  
• Ability to move up to 50 lbs. of maintenance materials and/or training equipment.
  
• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing.
  
• Physical conditioning consistent with performing maintenance activities and/or construction activities to include standing, walking, sitting, climbing ladders or scaffolding, bending/stooping, kneeling/squatting, reaching, talking, hearing, carrying, lifting, pushing/pulling maintenance tools and/or equipment.
  
• Ability to travel independently by driving a vehicle to pick up supplies/materials from local vendors and to other campuses to perform work.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  
• Proficient computer skills to operate Microsoft Office 365 and a CMMS Work Order system.
  
• Ability to positively and effectively interact with direct reports, students, vendors, customers, staff and management.
  
• Demonstrates safety awareness and safe working habits/practices.
  
• Heavy equipment operation and proper use of hand and power tools.
  

Equipment:

• Standard office equipment: computer, keyboard, multifunctional printer, telephone.
  
• Skid steel loader, forklift, material handler, man lift, iron worker, backhoe.
  
• Riding mowers, side-by-side ATV’s, golf carts and various types of vehicles.
  
• Personal protective equipment.
  
• Training equipment.
  
• Hand/power tools.
  

Notifications:

• This position is security sensitive.
  
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TEEX regulations and procedures.
  
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and Agency safety requirements.
  
• As part of TEEX’s mission of providing training, developing practical solutions, and saving lives; this position could be required, if called upon, to deploy within the State of Texas as directed by this position’s Division Director/HQ Department Head.
  
• Ability to travel independently to other and/or remote locations by driving a personal or TEEX vehicle and/or flying on commercial airlines.
  
• This position requires compliance with OSHA/NFPA standards, ESTI Respirator Protection Program related to the proper wearing of respirator. Beards, sideburns or mustaches must not exceed 2” in length for PPE equipment. Shaving of the entire sealing surface area of your face will be required to allow for annual respirator fit testing. As well as immediately upon being given assignment of a task requiring use of a respirator. The requirement to shave cannot be discharged and to request the task be assigned to a coworker or subordinate. Refusal to shave immediately upon the assignment of a task, that requires the use of a respirator will result in immediate disciplinary actions up to and including termination if deemed appropriate.
  
• This position may require work beyond normal work hours, including a flexible work schedule to accommodate training classes, meetings, and/or training schedules if necessary.
  
• This position regularly directs and evaluates the work of others.
  

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Percentages

Supervisory Duties and Supervisory Support - 80%

• Develops and assigns workload, schedules/task assignments for assigned staff from the Computer Maintenance Management System.
  
• Conducts and documents interviews for assigned staff.
  
• Mentors and trains for assigned staff.
  
• Prepares, documents and administers performance evaluations for assigned staff.
  
• Provides input and documentation for position descriptions and disciplinary actions for assigned staff.
  
• Approves timesheets, leave and training requests for assigned staff.
  
• Completes required inventory reports such as quarterly/annual physicals, consumable , and chemical inventories.
  
• Provides supporting data regarding materials, inventory, purchases and equipment.
  
• Maintains maintenance records, safety logs, mileage reports, and assists storekeeper with accountability of equipment, materials, and replacement parts.
  
• Prepares detailed Scope of Work, cost estimates for repairs, schedules for completing work, Project Materials and labor for Maintenance Work Orders and Special Projects.
  
• Produces shop drawings for maintenance and/or construction activities as needed.
  
• Assists manager with the supervision and coordination of work performed by others such as A&M Physical Plant Department, Main Campus Facilities and Maintenance Departments and outside contractors performing construction/maintenance activities at the training facility.
  
• Attends weekly scheduled safety training meetings.
  
• Provides QA/QC as requested for Maintenance Work Orders and Special Projects.
  

Maintains ESTI Fire Field Grounds, Buildings, and Training Projects - 15%

• Performs necessary welding, fabrication, prefabrication of pipes, beams, grating, and handrails on existing training projects utilizing MIG and stick welding
  
• Replaces damaged project steel supports, plating and grating, utility piping, fittings, and valves
  
• Performs necessary repairs to project valves, solenoids, repair of valves and stems, gaskets and other necessary materials to maintain the projects in working order
  
• Repairs and replaces as necessary damaged ceiling tile, flooring materials, lighting bulbs and ballasts, damaged electrical switches, receptacles on projects, repair of project shelters, infrastructures and storage areas
  
• Painting of interior/exterior items associated with the Field Projects, but not limited to and including piping systems, handrails, fuel tanks, shelters, classroom/office walls, parking stops / bollards, awnings and shade covers, etc.
  
• Assists with clean-up of training grounds by picking up trash, picking up damaged fire hoses, mowing, trimming of bushes and weed-eating
  
• Repairs buildings and project equipment in accordance with OEM and maintenance guidelines
  
• Assists other departments with the semi-annual sump and pit clean outs for the projects
  

Class Support - 5%

• Assists with the preparation, set up and clean-up of facilities, projects, and classroom for scheduled classes and training sessions as requested.
  
• Prepares projects and classrooms for training by delivering and placing training equipment.
  
• Sets up classrooms and lunch areas for scheduled training classes as required.
  
• Supports training projects by securing equipment in designated storage areas.
  
• Provides direct assistance to other programs as requested.
  

Other Duties

• Purchases materials, supplies and equipment in accordance with TAMUS, TEEX, and ESTI regulations.
  
• Obtains and submits all required purchasing and receiving documentation.
  
• Completes performance surveys as needed and participates in professional development opportunities for assigned staff.
  
• Completes position specific training and obtains position specific licenses and/or certifications within the assigned timeframe.
  
• Facilitates and/or attends project related meetings as requested.
  
• Maintains obtained certifications/licenses for the duration of employment to include completion of required continuing education.
  
• Performs other work duties as assigned.
  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.