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Georgetown Univerisity Electrical Department Foreperson - Planning and Facilities Management - Georgetown University in Washington, District Of Columbia

Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, D.C., and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.

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Electrical Department Foreperson - Planning and Facilities Management - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Electrical Department Foreperson supports the University electrical maintenance team’s operations by functioning as a working foreperson in responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

  • Oversees and participates in construction, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and electrical components of HVAC, Plumbing and other systems. Interprets blueprints, specifications, details, instructions, etc., and works alongside team members to complete tasks

  • Plans and schedules work based on individual skill levels and project needs

  • Provides input to the Supervisor on employee performance and conduct

  • Understands and follows industry safety practices while performing daily tasks

  • Maintains a good general knowledge of building mechanical/electrical/plumbing system operations and use of industry standard tools and test equipment

  • Maintains the knowledge and skills required to troubleshoot and repair residential/industrial/commercial level electrical systems and electrical components of HVAC, plumbing and other systems

  • Works independently to assess and diagnose system concerns and to develop a repair project scope, which can include collaboration with other trades, contractors, vendors, University departments and stakeholders

  • Orders parts, tools and supplies from various vendors, verifies orders on arrival, prepares estimates/cost sheets for projects, and assists with budget planning.

  • Trains new low voltage shop employees

  • Performs other related duties incidental to the work described above

Work Interactions

Reporting directly to the Supervisor of the Low Voltage Department, and working within the Facility Operations Division, the Electrical Department Foreperson provides a direct service to the department, ensuring a comfortable, safe and clean environment in which the University community can live, learn and work.

They work primarily with employees in the Facilities Management area, and interact with students, faculty, staff and visitors as they traverse the campus; and work cooperatively

with fellow employees and building occupants to assure work is completed on time and according to specified plans.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience of continual electrical shop leadership

  • Written proof of completion of an approved four-year electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent training and 8000 hour of work experience in the electrical trade

  • Ability able to train new low voltage shop employees

  • Proficiency with computers for generating spreadsheets, parts ordering, reading blueprints, and other related tasks

  • Experience with meeting vendors and contractors for scoping out work, requesting proposals and scheduling the work.

  • Experience with CMMS programs for tracking work order completion, running reports for aging work orders, and working with the supervisor on planning work order assignments for shop.

  • Strong leadership skills with a strong history of planning and managing work

  • Possession of a valid driver license to drive a university vehicle and post-hire, qualify to become a university authorized driver

    Current Georgetown Employees:

    If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS ( gms.georgetown.edu ) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.

    Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here (http://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada) for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website (https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/) .

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/https%3A//policymanual.gudrupal.georgetown.edu/201-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Affirmative-Action) fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation) , disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .

We’re a leading research university with a heart. Founded in the decade that the U.S. Constitution was signed, we’re the nation’s oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Today we’re a forward-looking, diverse community devoted to social justice, restless inquiry and respect for each person’s individual needs and talents.

Grounded in our Jesuit, Catholic identity, the Spirit of Georgetown undergirds everything we do. Watch this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq3KF11PSNc) to learn more.

Learn how HR CARES (https://hr.georgetown.edu/hr-cares/) for faculty and staff, nurturing an environment of mutual respect where imaginations flourish and ideas are realized to positively impact the world.

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .

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