Maintenance Foreman

Maintenance Foreman

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. The Division of Forestry promotes and practices good stewardship of natural, recreational, and cultural resources on Indiana's public and private forest lands. This stewardship produces continuing benefits, both tangible and intangible, for present and future generations.

Clark State Forest is the oldest state forest in Indiana and encompasses over 25,000 acres and 100 miles of recreational trails. Clark State Forest was used as an experimental forest for many years. Activities include biking, camping, fishing, gun range, hiking, horse riding, and more.

This position works independently and with a second maintenance foreman to meet division/department goals. This is a hands on construction position working 4-5 days per week for a total of 37.5 hours, 75 bi-weekly. Duties include but are not limited to installing new water lines or making repairs, running electric to camping pads, troubleshooting electric issues, rehab or new construction on shelters, office buildings, and other public structures, which may include demolition or concrete work or other aspects of new or rehab construction.

Experience with skid steers, mini excavators, and various construction tools is required in this position. Ability to read blueprints is preferred, but not required.

Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows: solicit cost estimates or cost proposals. Estimate costs and work hours for maintenance projects. Oversee and participates in preventive maintenance and repairs of facilities. Maintain accountability of materials, tools, equipment, and vehicles. Ensure compliance, of self and assigned personnel, with all appropriate protective and safety requirements. Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: broad knowledge of electrical systems, carpentry, plumbing and painting trades. Ability to plan, schedule and supervise job sites. Ability to fill in for other foreman to ensure the operation of the department. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and other remediation plans and documents. Thorough knowledge of standard practices, processes, materials, procedures, and the ability to use tools and equipment of the various trades, such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

Thorough knowledge of the OSHA standards, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), occupational hazards and safety precautions required of the various trade areas. Ability to plan and estimate project proposals in terms of equipment, man hours and costs. Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather. Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License. A degree is not required. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group. This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans. Wellness Rewards Program: complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards. Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution. Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match. Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.

A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies…