Maintenance Foreman

Maintenance Foreman

The Maintenance Foreman leads and coordinates daily maintenance operations for Botetourt County Public Schools. This position provides technical guidance to maintenance personnel, oversees work orders and preventive maintenance, and ensures school facilities, grounds, mechanical systems, and equipment remain safe, functional, and reliable. The Foreman works closely with Operations leadership, school administrators, custodial staff, contractors, and regulatory officials to address facility needs, coordinate projects, and maintain compliance with applicable codes and safety standards.

Essential tasks include:

Leading, assigning, and coordinating daily work for maintenance personnel.

Prioritizing, monitoring, and following up on maintenance work orders and facility requests.

Coordinating preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment replacements.

Providing technical guidance in troubleshooting HVAC systems, building controls, plumbing, electrical systems, and related equipment.

Inspecting completed work to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with established standards.

Coordinating with school administrators, custodians, and Operations staff to address facility needs and establish work priorities.

Responding to emergency maintenance needs and assisting with snow and ice removal operations.

Coordinating contractors and vendors, including scheduling, estimates, site access, work quality, and project completion.

Assisting with maintenance projects, renovations, capital improvements, and equipment replacements.

Coordinating facility inspections and corrective actions with fire marshals, building officials, and other regulatory agencies.

Maintaining accurate work-order, preventive maintenance, repair, inspection, and contractor records.

Promoting safe work practices and maintaining professional, service-oriented relationships with school staff and the public.

Performing other duties as assigned by Operations or Division leadership.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Strong knowledge of commercial or institutional facility maintenance practices.

Demonstrated knowledge of HVAC systems and building controls, with working knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems.

Ability to troubleshoot building systems and determine appropriate corrective actions.

Ability to lead personnel, prioritize competing demands, and manage multiple projects and work orders.

Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, drawings, and maintenance documentation.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to use computerized work-order and maintenance management systems.

Occasional overtime and emergency response outside normal working hours may be required.

Ability to safely operate light- to medium-duty equipment, including skid steers, forklifts, dump trucks, bucket trucks, and excavators.

Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while maintaining safe, functional learning environments.

Education and experience include:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Considerable experience in commercial, institutional, school, or similar facility maintenance.

Demonstrated experience with HVAC systems and building controls.

Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems.

Previous supervisory or maintenance team leadership experience preferred.

Experience coordinating contractors and subcontractors preferred.

VA driver's license required (must complete requirements to operate a school bus in an emergency situation).

Relevant technical certifications, trade credentials, or licenses preferred.

Physical requirements include significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift articles up to 50 lbs.

Special requirements include:

Possession of a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License.

Completion of all requirements of the bus driver training program offered by the school system.

Will drive a bus route when needed.

Pass a yearly physical examination as required by the Code of Virginia and regulations of the Board of Education.

Botetourt County Public Schools is committed to maintaining safe, well-maintained facilities that support student learning and provide a positive environment for students, staff, and the community.