Description Job Title: Crafts Foreman/Skilled
Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt
Reports to: Director of Maintenance
Pay Grade: PG 7
Days in Position: 260
Dept. School: Maintenance
Primary Purpose:
Organize and direct maintenance and repair services for all district facilities. Assist director of
maintenance to maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that it
may be fully used at all times.

Qualifications:
Education:
None required
Valid Texas driver's license

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Specific knowledge of one craft used in building repair and maintenance to include carpentry;
electrical repair; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); painting; or plumbing General
knowledge of other crafts used in building repair and maintenance
Ability to manage personnel
Ability to read blueprints and schematics Effective planning and organizational skills

Experience:
Five years experience in one craft field
Two years supervisory experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Facilities Maintenance and Repair
1. Assign priority to maintenance work orders and process them.
2. Estimate cost of repair projects including labor, materials, and other related costs.
3. Assign all repairs to craft personnel and oversee completion.
4. Initiate contract repair when work cannot be performed by district staff.
5. Perform repairs and assist skilled workers to complete repairs as needed.
6. Work cooperatively with principals and facilities managers to schedule and complete repairs.

Inspection
7. Inspect all district buildings and facilities and initiate repairs as needed.
8. Conduct on-site inspection of repair projects.
9. Monitor and inspect contract work.

Safety
10. Provide training and orientation to all skilled workers in safety procedures and proper use of
tools and equipment.
11. Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
12. Ensure that equipment is in safe operating condition.
13. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting,
climbing, etc.
14. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to
supervisor immediately.

Inventory and Equipment
15. Prepare, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for maintenance and repair of
tools and equipment.
16. Order tools, equipment, and supplies and maintain accurate records.
17. Recommend replacement of existing equipment.
18. Conduct annual inventory of physical equipment and supplies.

Other
19. Work irregular hours and respond to after-hours emergency calls as needed.
20. Assist in the preparation of department budget.
21. Assist in recruiting, screening, selection, training, and evaluation of maintenance employees.
22. Maintain accurate information for payroll reporting (time cards, tardiness, and absenteeism).

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the work of skilled maintenance workers under the specific crafts department

Equipment Used:
Hand and power tools, measuring devices, propane torch, forklift, trencher, backhoe. Light truck or
van.

Working Conditions:
Mental DemandslPhysical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and reaching, heavy lifting and
carrying. Ability to operate hand, power, and bench tools. Work in tiring and uncomfortable
positions; outside and inside; on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; on ladders, and scaffolding;
and around machinery with moving parts. Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, and excessive
noises. Frequent district-wide travel.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and
are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that
may be required.


The Copperas Cove Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law in its
programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination
policies, contact: Director of Human Resources or Director of Student Services at (254) 547-1227,
408 S. Main Street, Copperas Cove, TX 76522.