Title: Maintenance Foreman

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band:

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Virginia Military Institute is accepting internal applications for Maintenance Foreman for Facilities Maintenance Department.
Job Description:

• Serving as the Point of Contact for day-to-day operations for the shop when the supervisor is absent, or not available, by attending meetings, providing instructions, ensuring work completed, and updating supervisor of events, issues, and progress.
• Performing general maintenance of facilities at VMI. Duties typically include a combination of the following: perform and assist in, included but not limited to plumbing, painting, electrical, carpentry, and snow/ice removal.
• Assisting the supervisor in planning projects, establishing work schedules, ordering supplies, and overseeing contractors.
• Properly completing and maintaining accurate record keeping including data in the work order (CMMS) system for accurate accountability.
• Responding to emails and phone calls in a professional and timely manner
• Working well independently and with others in a team environment and the public.
• Occasionally working weekends and evenings to support VMI functions and emergencies.
• Being on call, every third week as part of a team, with the ability to respond in a reasonable time and identified as essential personnel for responding to emergencies and/or natural disasters.
• Ensuring all personnel adhere to policies/guidelines governing conduct, wearing of the uniform, leave, proper operation of vehicles, maintaining equipment, wearing personal protective equipment, etc., to maintain Physical Plant as a safe and professional place to work
• Performing other duties as assigned by management such as event preparation and support, inclement weather support, and special project teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, communication skills
• Problem solving skills and adaptability
• Proficient computer skills to include email, word, excel, iPad, etc.
• Successful candidate should have experience and knowledge in plumbing, electrical and carpentry work.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with clean driving record required
• Ability to work from heights and operate a power lift

Additional Considerations

• Extensive experience in the maintenance field
• Trades License and/or certifications
• Proficiency in computer software and record keeping procedures.
• Use of a computer maintenance database (CMMS)
• Bucket Truck, JLG, scissor lift experience

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: 540-464-7322

Email: hroffice@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.