Lead Foreman, Facilities

id='p860_'>Lead Foreman, Facilities JobID: 860

Position Type:

Operations/Lead Foreman - Facilities

Date Posted:

6/10/2026

Location:

Camden City School District

Closing Date:

06/16/2026

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CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lead Foreman, Facilities

Position Summary

The Lead Foreman, Facilities is responsible for the operations of the Maintenance Division and all vendors working in the district. He/she manages all construction, capital projects and all SDA related work within the district. Lead Foreman, Facilities is responsible for creating and implementing a budget that incorporates all Facilities requirements.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree and/or 5 years of experience in school facilities management
• A minimum of five (5) years senior management experience of a large scale multi-site facilities operation over 1 million square feet (preferred), preferably in a major educational institution. Includes facility maintenance, design and construction, planning , budgeting, staffing, union negotiations and contract administration, energy conservation, custodial services and life safety
• Valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration
• Black Seal Boiler License required or must be obtained within 2 years
• Required criminal history background check, physical, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Core Responsibilities

Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure fiscal accountability of the Facilities Maintenance Division including budget effectiveness of the department.
• Develop and plan policies in the Facilities Maintenance Division to provide effective service goals of the Camden City School District
• Advise Facility Operations Officer on all Divisional Matters
• Advise Facility Operations Officer on the hiring of all contractors to perform maintenance repairs and coordinate these contracted services
• Interact with Facilities Operations Officer, Maintenance Services and Building Administrators to ensure all Facility Maintenance needs are performed
• Liaison between Camden City School District and School Development Authority on all projects managed by the School Development Authority
• Maintain a record of all facility cost related to maintenance of district owned and shared facilities
• Develop a maintenance budget that is aligned to the district goals
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of all maintenance personnel
• Consult with the Facility Operations Officer in establishing guidelines for the maintenance division in facility repairs, ground maintenance and emergency repairs
• Liaison between all hired consultants within the facilities department
• Direct all Facilities staff during weather related and other emergency personnel as well as grounds operations
• Communicate and cooperate with all other Camden City School District Departments
• Evaluate performance of all Facilities Maintenance Division staff and makes recommendations to the Facility Operations Officer in areas of personnel
• Liaison between all charter and renaissance Schools
• Ensure routine maintenance, care and repair of all district equipment
• Conduct and facilitate weekly meeting with Facilities Operations Officer, Custodial Services
• Identify and implement facility related cost saving opportunities, including proactively soliciting proposals from vendors for facility related services
• Monitor and control monthly expenses for related expenditures against budget
• Review all work orders in such a manner to evaluate work performed by employees
• Monitor and control monthly expenses for facility related expenditures against maintenance budget
• Monitor the time records, attendance and other such personnel records as needed and submit this information to the Facility Operations Officer
• Recommend supplies and equipment for purchase and assist the Inventory Manager in the preparation of maintenance supplies and equipment specifications for bids.
• Support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis
• Assist the Facility Operations Officer with required reporting to the State and Federal governments for school facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee

CORE COMPETENCIES

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) as well as School-dude
• Familiarity with New Jersey DOE regulations under 18A and 6A requirements as well as implementation of best practices for large urban districts
• Superb written and oral communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to make data-driven and evidence-based decisions through understanding the administrative processes of researching, planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating for the wide variety of programs, processes and projects related to a school district facilities function
• Experience managing and developing staff
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding project management skills
• Superb written and oral communication and facilitation skills
• Knowledgeable of all State and Local Regulations that relates but not limited to fire alarms, building systems, ADA Requirements, AHERA, RTK, IAQ
• Ability to train all Maintenance personnel on all required State and Federal mandatory trainings
• Available for all alarm calls, emergencies as required and respond according to established district procedure
• Perform all duties and assignments in a courteous and cooperative manner, while adhering to high standards of workmanship, cleanliness and safety
• Exceptional customer service orientation, including ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with the educational community; maintain confidentiality as required and appropriate

Physical Demands:

The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods for various tasks.
• Use hands and arms to reach, handle, and operate tools, computers, or controls.
• Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.
• Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjust focus as needed.

Environmental Demands:

The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.
• Work performed in heated, air-conditioned, ventilated facilities.
• Moderate too high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events.
• Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests.
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.

Terms of Employment

Twelve-month position. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment shall be in accordance with Board policy and applicable agreements.

Evaluation

Performance shall be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy, administrative regulations, and district leadership procedures.

Reports To: Facility Operations Officer

Supervises: Foreman - Facilities Custodial Services and Foreman - Faciities Operations

Work Year: Twelve (12) Months

Classification: Non-Affiliated

Minimum Starting Salary: $105,000.00

Maximum Starting Salary: $130,000.00

Residency Requirement

Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011 are exempt from this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed.

THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)