Foreman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Building Maintenance

Provides lead direction and work coordination for an assigned staff ensuring that assigned projects are completed in a satisfactory and timely manner. Skillfully operates the City’s most complex heavy equipment, if assigned. Performs a variety of physical labor, semi‑skilled and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, construction, and custodial care of City water and wastewater utilities and facilities. A moderate level of computer skills is expected to be successful in this position.

High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) and five years maintenance, construction and/or repair experience in area of assignment including one year of supervisory or lead experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

• Valid State Driver's License
• Valid Commercial Driver's License Class A with Tanker Endorsement within 1 year of date of hire; based on assignment
• ADEQ Water Distribution Grade III and ADEQ Wastewater Collections Grade Ill preferred
• OSHA Work Site Safety Training Certifications may be required based assignment
• National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training based on assignment.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

• Provides lead direction and work coordination for assigned staff.
• Plans and assigns work schedules for assigned crews.
• Maintenance and repair projects, secures appropriate tools and materials, and completes work in a timely manner.
• Performs semi‑skilled, skilled and technical repairs, alterations, remodels, and maintenance of the City 's utilities.
• Performs pre‑trip inspections on city assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Keeps records and logs of work completed, materials required, labor hours, etc.
• Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of evacuations and pipeline repairs
• May be assigned to operate heavy equipment on maintenance, repair, and construction projects.
• Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance programs.
• Meets requirements set forth by permits issued by regulatory agencies.
• Responds to customer inquiry and complaints.
• Procures, research, and orders parts; participates in budgeting processes.
• Serving as lead in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water mains and service lines.
• Coordinates and monitors contractors hired for City work projects.
• Operates hand tools, power equipment, and a variety of vehicles.
• Creates written estimates and detailed drawings for small utility projects.
• Makes field inspections to determine maintenance and repair requirements.
• Studies as‑built drawings and plans to determine materials, tools, and sequence of work to be performed.
• Maintains a clean work area and equipment.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, recommend alternatives, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, effective customer service.
• Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the chemicals and supplies utilized in the facility and send Risk Management current and updated SDS.
• Notify supervisors concerning the need for major repairs.
• In consultation with supervisor, prioritizes and responds to service requests and work orders submitted to successful resolution.
• May provide technical expertise to assigned personnel and monitor outside contractors as directed by the department supervisor to assist and ensure completion of work.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co‑workers, and work contacts.
• Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Maintains regular attendance
• May be required to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends as needed.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices, works in a safe manner, and reports…