LOA Maintenance Foreman--County

West Virginia Department of Education
  • Kingwood, WV
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    LOA--Maintenance Foreman--County Posting Dates: October 2-8, 2026 Shift: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm. Work outside the employee's regular schedule must be authorized in advance by the Superintendent or designee, except when necessary to respond to an emergency. Any additional compensation will be provided as required by applicable law and Board policy. Employment Term: Leave of Absence-Approximately 10/13/26-12/31/26 Salary Range: Pay Grade G with a prorated supplement of $22,500.00 for the time of the LOA. General Responsibilities/Goals/Primary Purpose: Responsible for on-site leadership of maintenance and repair services for assigned district facilities or specific trades area. Maintain the physical school facilities in a condition of operating excellence so it may be fully used at all times. Qualifications:

    • High School diploma or equivalent;
    • Two years' experience in a craft field;
    • Passage of state competency test(s) relevant to the position (including crew leader/foreman test);
    • Ability to withstand stress of job. Special Knowledge/Skills: Specific knowledge of one craft used in building repair and maintenance including carpentry; electrical repair; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; painting; or plumbing General knowledge of other crafts used in building repair and maintenance Ability to direct and supervise personnel Ability to read blueprints and schematics Ability to perform mathematical calculations Effective organizational, communications, and interpersonal skills. Major Responsibilities and Duties:

      1. Assign work to craft personnel and oversee completion. Initiate contract repair when work cannot be performed by district staff.
      2. Assign priority to maintenance work orders and process them. Work cooperatively with principals and facilities managers to schedule and complete repairs.
      3. Estimate cost of repair and maintenance projects including labor, materials, and other related costs.
      4. Perform repairs and assist skilled workers to complete repairs as needed.
      5. Inspect all district buildings and facilities and initiate repairs as needed.
      6. Conduct on-site inspection of completed repair projects. Monitor and inspect contract work.
      7. Provide training and orientation to all skilled workers in safety procedures and proper use of tools and equipment.
      8. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing.
      9. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. 10.Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities.
      10. Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for tools and equipment. Ensure maintenance is completed and equipment is in safe operating condition. Recommend replacement of existing equipment when necessary.
      11. Conduct regular inventory of physical equipment and supplies and maintain accurate records. Order tools, equipment, and supplies as needed.
      12. Respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
      13. Assist in recruiting, screening, selection, training, and evaluation of maintenance employees.
      14. Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (timecards, tardiness, and absenteeism).
      15. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Supervisory Responsibilities: Monitor the work and issue work assignments to skilled maintenance workers, including carpenter, electrician, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician; painter; and plumber, etc. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Small hand tools; power tools; light truck or van Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent districtwide travel Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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    LocationKingwood, WV

    Skills

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    • Safety Processunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Scaffoldingunmatched
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