Special Projects Foreman

Special Projects Foreman

Southwest Region School District

Dillingham

Performs work related to a construction trade or that of a journey person level. Serves as lead person of the special project list created by the SWRSD School Board, Superintendent, and/or Director.

Typical tasks include:

• Performs journey person level work in the trade of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, diesel repair, or ability to obtain journey person level work.
• If specialty is in a single trade, will cross-train in other departments as needed to do code level work in commercial and residential applications.
• Keeps accurate supply inventory, work, and maintenance records.
• Estimates materials, time and costs of jobs.
• Prepares plans necessary to accomplish work.
• Can perform work in their primary trade in accordance with blue prints and be familiar with the codes of that trade and other trades as needed.
• Requisition s all parts and materials needed.
• May oversee the work of other maintenance workers, semi-skilled laborers and laborers.
• Travels regularly to all sites with overnight stays up to five days.
• Works closely with the maintenance director to update special projects lists and help find needs throughout the district.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and skills required include:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Journey person level status (fifteen years of experience preferred) in one or more of the following: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and in both commercial and residential dwellings.
• Trade license or certificate that would benefit the District required.
• Ability to supervise work of others and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to withstand extensive travel in light aircraft, remaining at school sites up to 5 days with minimal conveniences.
• Sufficient strength, agility and dexterity to perform all required tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and climate conditions.
• Ability to carry up to 70 pounds, carrying equipment, and tools required for the job.
• Available for emergency situations on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Forty-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Valid Alaska Driver License.

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