Mechanical Foreman - Facilities, Planning, and Management-2400000161
Description
Mechanical Foreman
Facilities Services Trades Supervisor MR10)
Facilities, Planning, and Management
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The Mechanical Foremen is a dual role of providing supervision of day-to-day activities of the Mechanical Maintenance Shops and also performs maintenance and repair activities within this area.
This department provides maintenance and repair services for plumbing / piping systems for cold / hot / chilled water, ventilation, refrigeration, heating, cooling, steam, sewage, drainage, air, and gas;
installs, maintains, repairs restroom facilities and other plumbing fixtures; and provides guidance to lower grade craftsmen in maintaining these systems.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Supervises, plans, estimates, schedules work, and ensures that all assignments are properly manned for campus maintenance and repair
- Responsible for all CMMS input / updates with the exception of major repairs, improvements, and alterations
- Has first level responsibilities for employee payroll time sheets
- Makes recommendations for personnel actions and performance reviews
- As foreman, is on-call for emergency situations on campus after hours, and is responsible for participating in the on-call list for all non-work hours and supporting other work groups (carpentry and electrical) in emergencies
- Conducts inspections of work completed and in progress, including contractor and design work as it relates to the Mechanical Maintenance Department, to ensure that work performed by personnel meets quality and productivity goals
- Assists in development, maintenance, and coordination for campus mechanical and plumbing systems
- Assist in repairs of hot and chilled water lines in manholes and in buildings
- Performs preventive maintenance following predetermined schedules and instructions
- Assists in development of preventive maintenance program for campus mechanical systems
- Ensures that PM program is effectively executed by Mechanical Maintenance Shops
The ideal candidate will possess the following :
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to read drawings and blueprints
Ability to manage multiple project priorities and direct the work of subordinates and contractors in accomplishing these priorities
Computer literate and ability to understand and operate direct digital control systems
Knowledge of operation, repair, and maintenance of valves, pumps, boilers, chillers, piping, air compressors, fans, pressure piping, distribution systems, and an array of other mechanical equipment
Extensive knowledge of large scale chilled and hot water hydronic systems
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local plumbing codes