Maintenance Foreman, Building Maintenance

Maintenance Foreman – Building Maintenance (922454)

This position is responsible for supervising a work crew dedicated to maintaining buildings and grounds for UT Southwestern Medical Center. The foreman directs crew work while also performing tasks in either Preventative Maintenance or Mechanical Services.

Works under general supervision to supervise work crew responsible for maintaining buildings and grounds for UT Southwestern Medical Center. Responsible for directing work of crew while personally performing work as member of crew in one of following areas:
Preventative Maintenance or Mechanical Services.

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

• Education – High School Diploma, vocational school or GED
• Experience – 3 years skilled or journeyman level experience in assigned area
• Licenses and Certifications (Drivers) – Valid State of Texas Driver's License

Preferred – Prior experience in a supervisory or lead role.

• Assists assigned crew members in resolving work related problems and questions.
• Confers with personnel, such as management, engineering, quality control, customers, and co-workers to coordinate work activities and resolve problems.
• Examines objects, system, or facilities such as HVAC or utility systems and analyzes information, to determine installation, service, or repair needed.
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as employment, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Requisition s materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts for work activities.
• Trains workers in methods, procedures, and use of equipment and work aids, such as drawings, hand tools, and test equipment.
• Ensures quality and quantity of work performed by assigned crew is appropriate.
• Ensures client is satisfied with work.
• Performs work of crew members, when necessary.
• Assumes duties of supervisor in his/her absence according to supervisor's instructions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal‑opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.