Wilmette Park District, Building Services Foreperson

SUMMARY:
The Building Services Foreperson is responsible for supervision and coordination of maintenance and repair of physical structures of buildings and grounds. Working with the Superintendent of Parks and Planning in overseeing construction, repairs and remodeling projects for all facilities.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• Recruit, hire, onboard, supervise and evaluate five (5) full-time staff, including Electrician, HVAC Technician, Facility Maintenance I & II, Maintenance Supervisor and other part-time staff as needed.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Park District’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Lead regular department staff meetings and participate in and attend District-wide meetings to keep all levels of employees within the area of supervision apprised of agency business, including opportunities for communicating operational updates, feedback, and questions.
• Actively support the professional development of department staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct workers engaged in painting and performing structural repairs to masonry, woodwork and furnishings of buildings.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications and standards.
• Confer with General Managers to coordinate activities of individual departments and outside contractors.
• Develop a prioritized listing of repairs and projects along with schedules and estimates of employee hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Create and execute Building Services annual budget in accordance with Park District policies and procedures, including capital improvement recommendations to the Superintendent of Parks and Planning on an annual basis.
• Monitor monthly budget and report any variances.
• Actively participate in the support and development of staff.
• Monitor and approve accurate payroll for direct reports; review and approve payroll for indirect reports to ensure compliance with employment classification.
• Implement purchasing, inventory of supplies and reconciliation in accordance with Park District policies and procedures.
• Attend conferences, workshops and seminars related to the position to stay current on industry trends.
• Communicate to the Superintendent of Parks and Planning problems, deviations or daily activities which may have an impact on the overall operation of the District.
• Provide any other reports, surveys, studies or additional requirements as assigned or requested by the Superintendent of Parks and Planning.
• Assist the Superintendent of Parks and Planning in coordinating and compiling necessary plans and documentation and applying for permits for any agency required construction work including but not limited to the Village of Wilmette, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Environmental Protection Agency (Federal and Illinois), Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Army Corp of Engineers.
• Actively uphold and contribute to the Wilmette Park District Comprehensive and Strategic Plan, including the Guiding Principles and Strategic Priorities.
• Actively contribute to the Park District’ssustainability goals.
• Assist with winter maintenance related to snow removal as needed.