GEN FOREMAN BLDGS & GROUNDS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business administration, civil or mechanical engineering, or a closely related field and a minimum of five years of experience in industrial, custodial/landscape, or facilities maintenance, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Experience in budget preparation and analysis, planning, staffing procedures, and coordination of personnel training and safety programs is desired. Experience in a planned maintenance environment using a computerized maintenance management information system, as well as a working understanding of the technical terminology relevant to the Office's specialty, is highly desirable. Knowledge of the current labor contract is highly desired, as well as experience dealing with union representatives. In lieu of a degree, directly related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

INTERVIEW SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process may include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews and/or competency assessments.

SUMMARY
Supervises the activities of personnel that are assigned to the Buildings and Grounds Department of Facilities Maintenance. Supervises employees (including Foremen) mechanics, technicians, and/or various servicepersons. Assigns work and/or supervises employees involved in the maintenance of equipment and signage (Journeyman Mechanics), Landscape Maintenance (Serviceperson VII), and Custodial & Landscape Services (Serviceperson IA & VI). Because of the large scope of responsibility and safety involved, this position requires 24 hour "on-call" availability, to respond during emergencies, special events, weather related problems, etc. Carries out major assignments in conducting the operations of the business. Performs work that affects business operations to a substantial degree.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises employees, including foremen, mechanics, technicians, and/or service persons. Interviews, hires, and coaches’ staff. Identifies staff development needs and develops annual performance plan. Directs staff in developing and implementing departmental work programs, projects, and performance plans. Creates and maintains a consistent quality-focused orientation among subordinate employees which supports the division's Code of Conduct and Mission Statement.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Take every reasonable precaution given the circumstances to ensure the protection of employees, patrons, and members of the public. Identify and inform employees of hazards in the workplace. Determines safe work methods and ensures that employees are notified of new and modified methods. Ensures that employees are trained on safety policies and procedures. Ensures that employees follow procedures. Responds to health and safety concerns of employees in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES
Must be conscientious, detail-oriented, undogmatic and independent.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication and organization skills to give employee assignments, facilitate meetings, deal with customers, and relay reports to other departments within MARTA. Must be able to write grammatically correct letters, memos, and reports.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Must have excellent math skills in order to calculate budget requirements, give manpower estimates, calculate work schedule time at each location, and do basic accounting for estimates, surveys, and reports.

REASONING ABILITY
Must have excellent reasoning ability in order to make logical decisions about work processes, public and employee safety, and customer problems or concerns. Must be able to make sound decisions on material and personnel.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License, in order to transport employees or supplies during an emergency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
1. Walks or stands for up to 2 hours per shift.
2. Sits for up to 7 hours per shift (including lunch, breaks, etc.).
3. Occasionally kneels, squats, stoops or bends.
4. Occasionally bends forward at the lower back to perform tasks.
5. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
1. Walks on concrete and other floor surfaces that may be slippery or uneven.
2. Walks on MARTA properties and construction sites.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Because of the large scope of responsibility and safety involved, this position requires 24 hour "on-call" availability, to respond during emergencies, special events, weather related problems, etc.

MARTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Salary Grade -18

Classification -Non Represented

Number of Openings - 1

Salary Range -$60,552 - 90,826