Foreperson

Foreperson

This position is responsible for the planning and organizing of work of journeyman in an assigned trade, the development of material and labor estimates for proposed work, as well as the assigned trade shop budget, inventories, procedures and policies. Work is primarily evaluated for effective use of resources, accomplishment of assigned projects, and adherence to trade standards.

Supervise task teams and monitor quality, team financial performance and team's time usage. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Manage and coordinate and support with the install, operation, maintenance and installation of building systems and associated equipment. Manage and have a deep knowledge of occupational and safety hazards in trade and PPE & processes to prevent accidents. Work and respond on weekends, holidays and after hours. Basic understanding of other trades and able to perform or assist in the completion of them.

Major / Essential Functions :

• Supervises the work performed by the HVAC and Plumbing teams of the Department.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the HVAC and Plumbing tradesman leaders in the efficient completion of assigned projects and PMs.
• Provides leadership to assigned operators in maintaining, installing and checking existing and / or new mechanical and plumbing installations in coordination with the Mechanical / Plumbing Tradesman Leaders.
• Updates and maintains mechanical and plumbing systems' information, inspections and schematic drawings.
• Installs and maintains mechanical and plumbing systems.
• Assist other trades to install and maintain alarms. fire sprinklers, and electrical systems including related equipment such as HVAC, boilers, Metasys, controls, valves, VFD's, elevators etc.
• Actively participates and completes training, personal development and continuing education.
• Responds to emergency calls during regular shifts, afterhours, weekends and holidays to correct or remediate the problem.
• Supports the 24 / 7 Foreman to ensure that all 24 / 7 shifts are properly staffed. Assigns in coordination with the 24 / 7 Foreman PMs and special projects to the 24 / 7 team. Monitors in conjunction with the 24 / 7 Foreman, the quality, promptness and actions taken by the 24 / 7 team.
• Prepare and submit work documentation, to include work order submission, changes to system and takeoffs for construction projects (e.g. directories, PO's), etc.
• Supervises documentation prepared by assigned personnel under the HVAC and Plumbing teams.
• Supervises for accuracy and efficient performance all preventive maintenance tasks on HVAC and plumbing equipment.
• Maintains and monitors building energy management System. Produce reports and energy consumption trends for analysis.
• Remains current with all licensures, certifications and mandatory compliances and trainings required of this position.
• Adhere to all TTUHSCEP policies, procedures and processes.
• Personally demonstrate, display, and act in accordance with TTUHSCEP's values (Service, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Advancement, and Teamwork).
• Actively promote and encourage staff across the institution.
• Must have and maintain valid State of Texas Driver's License and be listed as an approved driver as determined by Risk Management and insurance carrier. Must be able to pass the employee Criminal Background Check.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Grant Funded? No

Minimum Hire Rate : Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected

Pay Basis : Hourly

Schedule Details : May be required to work afterhours, weekends and holidays

Work Location : El Paso

Preferred Qualifications :

Campus : HSC - El Paso

Department : Bldg Maint and Op Elp

Required Attachments : Cover Letter, Resume / CV, Transcript

Job Type : Full Time

Pay Statement : Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.

Job Group : Skilled Crafts - Supervisors

Shift : Day

EEO Statement : All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Required Qualifications :

Does this position work in a research laboratory? No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code : BM, BU, CM, DC, EO, HT, SW

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code : 12A, 12H, 91Z

Air Force Specialty Code : 3E2X1, 3E3X1

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code : 0411, 1169, 1349, 1120