Construction Foreman Job at State of Idaho

State of Idaho Boise, ID 83706

Description

Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance Department
Construction Foreman
Facilities Operations and Maintenance supports the university’s strategic mission by professionally maintaining safe, functional and attractive facilities and grounds, while also providing quality support services to the campus community.

Job Summary:
To supervise crews performing construction and repair activities of buildings, concrete bridges, roadways and/or related facilities; perform related work.

Level Scope:
Regularly works on tasks that are varied and complex. Applies full range of specialized skills and job knowledge; frequently adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs; may serve as lead; performs broad and/or focused assignments under general supervision; originality and ingenuity are often required to help establish procedures in functional area; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks.

Example of Duties

Administrative:


  • Reviews construction project plans and blueprints and provides recommendations.
  • Consults with project engineers, supervisors, and others to identify problems with proposed projects.
  • Develops crew work schedules.
  • Supervises crews involved in building construction, repair and remodeling.
  • Arranges for crew, materials, and equipment mobilization as necessary.
    Performs on-site inspections of projects to evaluate progress, compliance with plans, and quality of construction.
  • Prepares work progress reports and equipment maintenance records.
Construction:
  • Builds, repairs and remodels structures, walls, ceilings, floors, panels, doors, windows and siding.
  • Places and finishes new concrete.
  • Lays tile and repairs concrete floors, sidewalks and other structures.
  • Uses and Repairs hand and power tools.
  • Operates and performs minor maintenance and repairs on trucks, bulldozers, graders, cement mixers and welders.
May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of:


  • Building construction and repair methods, materials, and equipment.
  • State and local building codes.
Experience:
  • Supervising crews involved in construction and repair of buildings.
  • Using hand and power tools to construct and repair building structures.
  • Performing minor maintenance on construction vehicles and equipment.
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints and construction specifications.
Valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:


  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction and repair of buildings or other structures.
  • Communication skills to convey information to others effectively.
  • Ability to successfully organize, plan and prioritize work.
Benefits:
Salary of $27.00/per hour. Boise State University has impressive Benefits and Total Rewards offerings that go past just Health Insurance. From employer paid life insurance to severely reduced tuition for employees and their family members, there are limitless reasons to join the Boise State Family. If you would like more information on everything Boise State has to offer please visit our website: https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/
  • Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho:
    • Employee contributions: 7.16% University contributions: 11.94%
  • Tuition Fee Waiver: for self, spouse, and dependents
    • https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/tuition-fee-waiver-benefit/
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Time Off
    • Holidays
    • Sick Leave
    • Vacation Leave
    • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Questions?
Please contact Boise State Human Resources by phone at (208) 426-1616 or email at employment@boisestate.edu .

Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/boise-and-beyond/. Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Most work time will be in high traffic areas requiring intensive cleaning and maintenance and may include marginally unsafe and/or unpleasant conditions. These positions involve climbing ladders, bending, stooping, lifting and carrying items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, and standing and walking continuously throughout the shift.

AA/EEO Statement – Boise State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Boise State University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. As a federal contractor, the University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. View Boise State's complete pay transparency policy statement. (Download PDF reader) If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please contact Human Resources at 208-426-1616.

Background Investigations – Any offer of employment at Boise State University will be contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation and may require a credit and/or motor vehicle background investigation depending on the position. Click here to view the University's full background investigations policy.

Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report – The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their campuses to all job applicants. Click here to read the Boise State University Safety Report.

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

2225 W. University Dr.
Capitol Village #3
Boise, ID 83725-1265
Thank you for your interest in working at Boise State University!




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