25-146 Preventative Maintenance Shop Foreman – Facilities Division Position Available In Chester, Pennsylvania

25-146 Preventative Maintenance Shop Foreman – Facilities Division
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10-Jun-25

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4967645 Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania’s Facilities Division invites applicants for the position of Preventative Maintenance Shop Foreman. West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities. The WCU Preventative Maintenance (PM) Shop Foreman will lead and manage a team which performs the regular and routine maintenance of equipment in WCU’s educational and general buildings. Additionally, oversees all maintenance of Sykes Student Union and Student Recreation Center auxiliary buildings. The PM Shop Foreman will have a strong understanding of how buildings operate functionally and mechanically. The Foreman must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines required. As the PM Shop Foreman, the candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. This foreman will work closely with faculty, staff, and their shop to deliver exceptional results on time and within budget. This role requires excellent leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems effectively. The shop’s primary function is to minimize unplanned equipment failure and ensure optimal functionality of campus buildings. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of techniques, tools, and materials in multiple trades; Knowledge of the hazards and safety practices of trades; Knowledge of building automation systems and field components.

Responsibilities Include:

Ensure all assigned work meets quality and safety standards according to all state, federal & university codes and requirements.
Review work orders daily in CMMS. Assign, schedule & close out work orders with all necessary data.
Utilize a mobile device for accessing & completing work orders and maintenance workflows. Lead, supervise & train a team of maintenance technicians of various skill sets, manage equipment, supplies & vehicles on various campus projects.
Submit project estimates of materials & labor hours from project plans, scope, blueprints and/or walkthroughs.
Resolve any issues or challenges that may arise on maintenance projects and within shop.
Collaborate with other shops and/or departments to identify and prioritize maintenance needs, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Locate, order and manage materials & supplies for assignments within the shop budget.
Prepare annual employee performance reviews on all assigned direct reports.
Install drywall, finish trowel or skim coat walls.
Inspect and operates HVAC equipment and machinery to determine that all are functioning properly.
Inspect connections and other parts of plumbing systems for leaks.
Examine and test elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes.
Other duties as assigned. As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons. Five years’ experience as a lead worker or tradesman in construction work, including some experience in the operation of automotive equipment and light and heavy construction equipment; and such training as may have been gained through graduation from a standard high school or vocational school, including courses in mathematics OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in construction and reconstruction work.
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and safety rules pertaining to the operation of all equipment used in construction work.
Ability to use and instruct personnel in the use of construction tools and equipment.
Ability to plan work, do work assignments, and supervise a variety of tradesmen so as to obtain maximum efficiency.
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports.
Ability to read construction plans and blueprints. Experience as a maintenance supervisor or similar role.
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About West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the

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Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
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