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Job Description
Openings as of 6/12/2026 BUILDING FOREMAN (FOR
ELIGIBLE INTERNAL BIDDERS
)
JobID:
7635
Position Type:
Maintenance/Operations Date Posted:
6/11/2026
Location:
Maintenance Date Available:
UPON HIRE
Closing Date:
06/17/2026
Posting:
AP7635
Location:
Facilities
Position:
Building Foreman
Hours:
8 Hours, Monday - Friday, 7:00AM to 4:00PM, but in accordance with the established procedures in the bargaining unit contract, are subject to change to meet district needs.
Calendar:
260-Day
Budget Code:
Notes:
The position of the "Building Foreman" is done for the purpose of supervising designated personnel; ensuring safe and efficientpletion of required maintenance work; maintaining district facilities in a safe operating condition and maintaining the ability to respond effectively to meet district needs. Please see attached job description.
Education Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Vocational/Trade school certification (or ability to demonstratepetency through work experience) in one of the listed trades preferred.
Experience Required:
Six years recent, successful, working experience in private enterprise orernment agencies in a related building trades Journeyman capacity. Completion of a two-year trade school or apprenticeship program and four years working experience as a journeyman in related job functions is an allowable substitution. Experience in building tradesprising of abination ofmercial construction experience and building maintenance required. Demonstrated leadership skills. Candidate must attain a minimum of 70% on the scored interview questions, practical essay, and resume review to be deemed to have met the minimum qualifications for the position. Skill, Knowledge and/or
Abilities Required:
Skills tomunicate effectively; supervise others; operate equipment in a safe manner; perform basic math calculations; maintain inventory; use standard office equipment includingputer hardware and software. The ability to make effective decisions. Candidate must attain abined minimum of 70% on the scored interview questions, practical essay, and resume review to be deemed to have met the minimum qualifications for the position. Knowledge of federal, State, and local codes; District and departmental policies and procedures; safe work practices; methods and use of materials, tools and equipment used in related trades. Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, demonstratedputerpetency, coordinate various job assignments, provide direction to others, problem solve, train others, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, work with minimal supervision, establish priorities, adjust to flexible assignments with short notice, effectivelymunicate with others, establish, and maintain cooperative work relationships. Significant physical abilities include lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, fingering, grasping, ordinary talking, ordinary hearing, near/far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or
Testing Required:
Valid Washington State Driver's License and evidence of insurability
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Education Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent Additional desirable certifications/licenses include: Asbestos Certifications (Bldg. Inspector and/or Management Planner) Management/Leadership Training Certifications Trade Specific Instructor Training Certifications See agreements, salary schedules, calendars and benefit information for this position at: Maintenance, Warehouse, Print Shop Employees-IUOE - Puyallup School District To expedite employment processing, please make certain that your professional references are from current and former supervisors, and you include an email address. In addition, please contact the references and ask they respond as soon as possible. Questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at personnelpuyallup.k12.wa.us