Maintenance Foreman

JobID: 2381

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/720 Maintenance Foreman

Date Posted:
1/16/2026

Location:
APSB Maintenance Department

Closing Date:
01/30/2026

Ascension Parish School Board

Job Description

I.

JOB TITLE:

Maintenance Foreman

JOB TYPE:

720

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Supervisor of Maintenance

PAY GRADE:

MNT-10

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD

260 days

II. SUMMARY OF POSITION'S PURPOSE

Manages the overall planning, coordination and scheduling of maintenance activities.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – High School Diploma
• EXPERIENCE – 3-5 years of maintenance experience with a demonstrated ability to perform supervisory responsibilities.
• SKILLS – Good organizational and administrative skills are required. Must have a well-rounded knowledge of all maintenance related functions to include: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, painting, carpentry and HVAC activities.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Must be physically capable of lifting in excess of 25 pounds on a continual basis. This position requires sustained manual dexterity with close mental/visual attention and the ability to perform job functions in a standing position for a majority of the work day. This position is exposed to environmental extremes, chemicals and fumes on a daily basis.

IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, coordinates and schedules maintenance related work orders to include working with architects, engineers and consultants.
• Inspects and supervises work from initial assignment to completion..
• Determines the material requirements for a given job and coordinates the purchase of these materials.
• Performs basic administrative accountabilities related to the supervision of maintenance personnel.
• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external customers including students, parents, co-workers, etc. Schedules and/or attends conferences with parents. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships and to ensure that student and employee records confidentiality is assured.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and financial performance, e.g. expense management. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Orients new co-workers and actively supports teamwork throughout the school system.
• Performs other services as required.

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.

V. SIGNATURES:

Supervisor

Date

Employee

Date

This job description was approved by the Ascension Parish School Board on: May 5, 2015.