Building Services Maintenance Foreperson

Position Overview

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Building Services Maintenance Foreperson. The Building Services Maintenance Foreperson is the supervisor/lead/specialist level in the maintenance series. The Building Services Maintenance Foreperson performs a variety of skilled, semi‑skilled and lead duties, requiring independent judgment and thorough knowledge of departmental operations, in the development and maintenance of county buildings and grounds.

• Salary: $70,428.00 – $ annually
• Full‑time, non‑exempt position
• Work hours:
  
  6:00 am – 2:30 pm, Monday‑Friday in Boulder, CO
• Holidays: 12‑week Paid Caregiver leave, various public holidays listed below

Boulder County, CO. Employees required to reside in Colorado as of the first day of work.

• Plans, organizes, assigns and reviews work of maintenance and grounds employees according to established SOPs
• Plans, organizes and reviews the work performed by outside contractors
• Implements preventive/routine maintenance and improvement projects on properties administered by the Building Services Department
• Monitors and adjusts building control systems to ensure proper and efficient operation
• Performs skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of large commercial building equipment including HVAC, boilers, chillers, plumbing and electrical systems
• Performs and supervises snow removal operations
• Performs skilled duties in the operation and maintenance of hand tools, power tools and equipment
• Participates in rotating on‑call; may respond to emergencies after hours
• Participates in staff evaluations and disciplinary actions as needed
• Performs related duties as required
• May be reassigned in emergency situations

• At least five years of large commercial building maintenance experience (preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs of HVAC, boiler, chiller, plumbing, electrical systems, light carpentry, grounds/landscape oversight)
• Three years of building automation system experience, including monitoring and adjustments to ensure operability; at least two years of supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; reliable transportation for business use
• Background investigation required; job offer contingent upon passing

Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. Additional related education may count toward required experience.

A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use

• Thorough knowledge of materials, equipment, and procedures necessary for maintaining large commercial buildings and landscape
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to such work
• Understanding of county and department values, policies, and procedures
• Skill in supervision and leadership, and ability to work effectively with employees, agencies and the public
• Skill in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment associated with large commercial buildings
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, schematics, and MSDS information
• Ability to work effectively with employees, agencies, and the public

Back and Upper Body Lifting:
Frequently lift 1–10 lb.; lift 10–50 lb. from floor to waist; occasionally lift 100 lb. bags of ice melt (two‑man lift) or 40–100 lb; operate heavy equipment weighing 100 lb. or more. Hands/Arms:
Use large wrenches, frequently grip, twist, pull, push, lift, swing and operate tools. Finger dexterity required for computer usage. Body Movement:
Constant walking, stair climbing, frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, working from ladders 4–12 ft. Vision:
Read printed materials and computer screens; differentiate wires by color. Hearing & Speech:
Communicate in person, by telephone, or radio.

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