Maintenance Working Foreman (Brockton/Canton) Campuses - Massasoit Community College

Location: Brockton, MA Category: Maintenance Service Posted On: Fri Oct 24 2025 Job Description:

Incumbents of positions in this series oversee and participate in the work of employees engaged in the upkeep, maintenance and repair of buildings and related structures and/or building utility systems; maintain records of work progress, materials and equipment used, etc.; and perform related work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees and participates in the work of employees engaged in the upkeep, maintenance and repair of buildings and related structures including painting, masonry, woodwork and/or maintaining and repairing building utility systems, including heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems using power and small hand tools.
• Observes progress of work to evaluate workmanship to ensure compliance with established work standards and to report progress to superiors.
• Reviews work orders, sketches and diagrams to determine material, equipment and personnel necessary to complete required work.
• Determines the need for maintenances or repair of building structures or the maintenance, repair or replacement of equipment to provide appropriate information to superiors.
• Maintains records on such matters as work progress, work completed, materials and equipment used, inventories and employees' attendance.
• Performs related duties such as adjusting heating and/or air conditioning control to maintain appropriate temperature; requisitioning supplies and equipment; reading and interpreting blueprints and sketches; and performing preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and tools.

Based on assignment, incumbents may:

• Apply pesticides.
• Perform related duties such as overseeing and participating in snow removal and ice control work; groundskeeping work including mowing lawns, trimming hedges, raking leaves and grass; and sweeping walks and driveways and removing and disposing of refuse.

Job Requirements:

• Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in building maintenance, repair and/or construction or in a building construction trade.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment and materials used in building maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of the safety practices and procedures followed in building maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of the standard preventive maintenance procedures followed in connection with building structures.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools such as pliers, chisels, hammers, etc.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand-held power tools such as drills.
• Skill in using small hand tools such as pliers, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.
• Skill in using hand-held power tools such as drills.
• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic review and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to climb and work on ladders
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
• Willingness to work outdoors in all types of weather

Preferred:

• Valid Class 3 Driver's License

Additional Information:

Position Status:

• Full-time, state funded with benefits. AFSCME Unit II bargaining position.
• Maintenance Working Foreman - Grade 15
• This position is deemed Essential.

Hours: 40 hours per week, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Salary: $2,028.38 bi-weekly, ($52,737.88 annually)

Worksite: This position will be primarily assigned to the Brockton Campus but assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Deadline to Apply: November 9, 2025