Foreperson 1 - Military Veterans

Foreperson 1

Facilities Operations, Lincoln Center

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director and Chief Engineer, the Foreperson is responsible for repairing all water and steam conveyance systems and related components across the University. This includes coordinating and overseeing repairs by other departments as outlined by preventative maintenance schedules, work orders, and direction from the associate director. Key duties involve repairing plumbing, pumps, and steam fixtures, while secondary responsibilities include operating, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems and equipment on the LC campus. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. This position is on-call for emergencies.

Essential Functions        

• Ensures the start-up of the HVAC power plant and ancillary pumping equipment and coordinates efforts to provide smooth operation.
• Interacts with service providers and report the delivery of contracted repairs and installations to management.
• Provides timely inventory reporting for all departmental needs in relation to mechanical, water, and steam equipment maintenance and repair.
• Carries out facility inspections, identifies problems, notifies management, and effects timely repairs personally or through direction to others.
• Participates and follows up on executed repairs and preventative maintenance activities and provides management with details.
• Provides follow-up on electrical maintenance activities and repairs and reports to supervision regarding safety and equipment operation.
• Coordinates annual tasks to prepare all power plants for summer and winter operations.
• Ensures mechanical/electrical equipment areas are in order and free from hazardous waste, debris, and other housekeeping problems.
• Utilizes assorted hand and power tools, gauges, multimeters, etc.
• Performs other related physical plant duties as assigned.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities  

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade School Certificate is preferred in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry or general construction trades.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Minimum of ten years experience in a similar position/environment/field supervising multiple trades.
• The candidate must possess or obtain the following FDNY Certificates of Fitness before completing their probationary period. Additionally, other certificates of fitness may be required to meet the position’s duties. Certificates must be maintained throughout the course of employment.
• (F-01) City-wide Fire Guard for Impairment
• (F-60) Fire Guard for Torch Operations
• (G-60) Torch Use of Flammable Gases for Hot Work Operations
• (E-21) Using Powder Actuated Tools
• Failure to obtain the required Certificates of Fitness will result in the termination of the employee’s employment.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

• Extensive knowledge of facility maintenance techniques and trades.
• Sound knowledge of HVAC equipment operation and repair. Must be conversant with all phases of construction.
• Must know how to use and operate power tools, gauges, computers, ladders and other tools and equipment typical to this position.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education

Preferred Qualifications 

• Major emphasis on overseeing different trades, preferably from a supervisory or GC perspective.

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service: $4,538.40

Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service: $4,538.40

Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees: $3,630.40

Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees: $3,630.40

Union Affiliation: Local 810

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9050

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories