Maintenance Foreman (Lead Trade)

About Seattle Pacific University:

Founded in 1891, Seattle Pacific University has a long and distinguished history in Christian higher education. Located just minutes from downtown Seattle, SPU seeks to be a premier Christian University fully committed to engaging the culture and changing the world by graduating people of competence and character, becoming people of wisdom, and modeling grace-filled community. Seattle Pacific University seeks applicants committed to its Christian mission.

Diversity Statement

As part of our mission of cultural engagement, SPU is committed to building an excellent and diverse staff and faculty. Diversity is an ethos that is inseparable from our Christian faith. At SPU, we recognize diversity as a basic feature of God's creation and a core theme of the gospel. At the heart of our mission-centered commitment to becoming a more diverse community is a desire to represent the breadth of God's kingdom more fully.

We strive to become a workplace of choice and to recruit, develop, and retain faculty and staff who can embrace, value, and engage differences with humility and care. We invite you to join us on our journey by starting a career at SPU! Learn more about SPU's commitment to diversity and opportunities for our employees to deepen their capacity to serve our increasingly diverse student body.

Seattle Pacific University provides reasonable accommodation to applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the application or hiring process please contact the Human Resources Department at (206)281-2809, or email hr@spu.edu. Notification must be given at least five (5) working days before the accommodation is needed.

Job Description:

General Summary: Seattle Pacific University seeks a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Foreman to lead our maintenance team. This is a key role with responsibilities split between leadership (60%) and hands-on maintenance (40%). The successful candidate will assist the Maintenance Manager in field coordination and oversight of the maintenance staff, provide mentorship and skills training, and cultivate a culture of safety and community among the team.

Essential Job Duties:

Foreman (60%)

Leadership:

• Provide field coordination and assist Maintenance Manager with supervision of maintenance staff.

• Mentor and develop skills of ten maintenance staff, and supervise 1-2 seasonal temporary staff.

• Support maintenance safety programs, conduct monthly "Tool Talk" safety training, and ensure safety records are up-to-date.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of shop areas, ensuring safety compliance.

• Act as backup for the Maintenance Manager, coordinating work assignments and addressing issues with the Assistant Vice President for Facility Management.

Quality Control:

• Inspect and evaluate work to ensure quality and completeness.

• Re-open or create work orders to correct sub-par or incomplete work.

• Troubleshoot challenges, solve problems, and mentor staff on skills and workmanship.

• Assist in overseeing field work of outside contractors, ensuring quality and completeness.

Tradesworker (40%)

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs related to carpentry, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, low voltage systems, plumbing systems, HVAC equipment, and door hardware/locks.

• General carpentry work including repairing and installing windows, doors, screens, and hardware.

• Maintain, repair, and replace equipment in offices, classrooms, laboratories, and common areas.

Additional Duties:

• Carry and deploy ladders, perform work from ladders, elevated platforms, and rooftops.

• Inspect worksites for safety and regulatory compliance.

• Be on-call on a rotating basis, approximately 7 times per year.

• Work during university closures due to inclement weather or emergencies as essential staff.

• Maintain necessary certifications and perform regulated building materials abatement as needed.

Requirements:

Education:

• Graduation from a vocational technical school or commensurate experience.

• Achieved Journey level skills certification in two building trades (e.g., plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical, locksmith, welder, automotive mechanic).

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures used around electricity.

Experience:

• 5 years of journeyman level skills in two building trades, building maintenance, or construction.

• Comfortable training and supervising a team.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings, charts, and technical instructions.

• Proven good judgment in decision-making, problem-solving, and communication.

Licensure/Certification:

• Valid Washington State Driver's license with a good driving record.

• EPA Lead Renovator Certification (8-hr).

• Ability to achieve and maintain a minimum of 8-hour Asbestos Awareness Certification (training provided).

• Forklift certification.

Other Considerations:

• Active and maturing Christian faith with a strong commitment to the University's Christian ministry and mission statement.

• Respectful and positive communication with diverse backgrounds and work styles.

• Effective work habits including commitment to quality, attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.

• Physically able to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, and working from elevated platforms. Physically able to wear tight fitting half mask respirator and pass annual medical exam.

• Proficient in using hand tools and power equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

• 5 years of leadership experience in a supervisory role.

• Knowledge of building codes, electrical codes, and fire codes.Ability to achieve and maintain AHERA Building Inspector Certification.

• Ability to achieve and maintain a 40-hour Asbestos Supervisor Certification (training provided).

• Familiarity with TMA work order tracking software, MS Project, AutoCAD.

Additional Information:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through the Seattle Pacific University employment portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Rate of pay: $35.09 - $36.19 per hour, DOE

This is a full time position with excellent benefits. SPU pays the employee premium for medical, dental, and vision insurance. SPU makes generous contributions to an employee HSA account and a 7% contribution to a retirement account, for eligible employees, with immediate vesting in the plan. Tuition discount program (50% - 90%) available for the employee and qualified immediate family members.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter and resume along with the online application.