BUILDING FACILITY FOREMAN

State of Idaho Career Opportunity

This position will remain open until filled; the posting will be taken down once a candidate is selected. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration for this position.

The mission of the Idaho Department of Labor is to support individuals through career transitions, determine benefit eligibility, connect employers with workers and oversee tax and labor law compliance.

The Idaho Department of Labor is currently recruiting for a Building Facility Foreman to provide facility and maintenance support to the Central Office and Annex buildings located in downtown Boise. This position will also provide occasional facility and maintenance support to the local offices throughout the State of Idaho. This position will help ensure that the buildings are safe, functional and compliant with all regulations.

Occasional travel required.

For more information regarding this position, you may contact Ruel Gadbury (ruel.gadbury@labor.idaho.gov).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

To learn more about the Idaho Department of Labor, please visit our website at: www.labor.idaho.gov

• Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment.

Job Responsibilities:

Supervisory/coordination.

• Determines needs and makes arrangements for contracted services Negotiates with subcontractors to determine schedules, needs, and changes.
• Inspects work for compliance with contract Estimates budgets/cost expenditures, and projects future needs Lays out locations for staging and special events and directs set-up and maintenance.
• Evaluates equipment life expectancy and replaces as appropriate.
• Writes maintenance reports.
• Meets with tenants, program directors, maintenance personnel, and others to define needs and to keep facility organized and running smoothly.
• Interviews and hires staff and contractors, assigns work and evaluates performance.
• May supervise skilled trades staff

Facility maintenance.

• Examines interior and exterior of buildings for damage, and initiates necessary repair.
• Inspects fire extinguishers and systems for working ability.
• Maintains plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and related systems.
• Repairs appliances, plumbing fixtures, and replaces lights, ballasts, receptacles, and switches.
• Inspects boilers and chillers for safe and efficient operation and tears down and repairs when appropriate.
• Inspects and lubricates fans, filters, and motors.
• Repairs roofs.
• Insures grounds surrounding facility are cared for properly and sprinkler systems are maintained.
• Oversees painting, remodeling, and building repairs.
• May oversee custodial services.
• Sets up preventive maintenance schedules.

Minimum Qualifications: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please attach a resume and/or work history and reference to your application. Your resume and/or work history must clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to provide this information may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Considerable knowledge of:

• Building maintenance.

Good knowledge of:

• Building codes.

Some knowledge of:

• Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) related work.
• Supervisory practices.

Experience:

• Performing skilled repair and maintenance in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, building maintenance, and grounds related work.
• Using specialized tools and equipment associated with trades indicated.
• Maintaining maintenance records and preparing related reports.
• Estimating material needs and costs for jobs; reading blueprints and specifications.

Additional Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license. Must be at least 21 years of age and meet the eligibility requirements to drive a state vehicle.

The State of Idaho offers these AMAZING benefits:

• Participation in PERSI one of the nation's best state retirement systems and pension plans.
• Excellent low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee & family.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Paid parental leave.
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
• Multiple savings plans.
• Life insurance.
• A healthy work-life balance is encouraged.
• Wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities; and more.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.