Foreperson - Facilites Maintenance (Grounds Maintenance)
- Salary: $62,109.00 - $106,538.00 Annually USD
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Facilities Management
- Grounds and Landscaping Services
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Job Description
Grade 19 - Starting hourly rate: $29.86. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Foreperson - Grounds Maintenance is responsible for scheduling, inspecting, and evaluating carpentry, plumbing, fencing, landscaping, irrigation, roofing, and related facility and grounds maintenance work for all SAWS facilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Oversees and instructs employees in proper work methods and safety procedures, advises, guides, coaches and evaluates employee’s performance.
- Inspects, evaluates and schedules maintenance for SAWS facilities and general work orders for in-house and customer properties to ensure completion of work is done in an efficient, safe and timely manner.
- Initiates, plans, recommends and schedules ordering of materials and contractual services for maintenance of SAWS facilities.
- Evaluates contractor’s performance and prepares written reports and forms.
- Operates and maintains various types of lawn and shop equipment, power and hand tools and inventories equipment to ensure safe working conditions.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and provides excellent customer service.
- Monitors daily custodial, building maintenance and grounds maintenance activities.
- Functions as point person in absence of the Superintendent to delegate workload, oversee personnel and coordinate department activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING- This position works under general supervision.
- This position provides guidance over daily work of Facility Maintenance employees to include both building and grounds maintenance staff as well as outside contractor performance.
MINIMUMREQUIREMENTS- High School Diploma or GED.
- Four years’ experience in performing facilities and/or grounds maintenance duties such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, cabinetry, groundskeeping, tree maintenance, and irrigation system maintenance including two years’ experience scheduling, assigning and monitoring work, and providing technical training to employees in facilities maintenance.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
JOBDIMENSIONS- Ability to establish and maintain contact with internal and external customers, contractors, vendors, governmental agencies, and the general public.
- Ability to use facility and grounds maintenance equipment, machinery, and tools.
- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and computerized maintenance management system software.
PHYSICALDEMANDSANDWORKINGCONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50pounds occasionally. Subject to standing and walking for long periods of time and stooping, bending, squatting on an occasional basis to perform job scope. Working conditions may include but are not limited to an office, shop and field environment including exposure to dust, offensive fumes, excessive noise, electrical, chemical, and confined space hazards, and some exposure to inclement weather.
May be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as on-call, nights and weekends.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date/Time: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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