Job Site
LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE BUILDING MAINTENANCE - FOREPERSON
Company: Norfolk County Agricultural High School Location: Walpole, MA
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Participates in the daily maintenance and upkeep of all facilities and campus residences. Assists with and
oversees the work of contractors such as HVAC, plumbers, etc.. Performs custodial duties when required.
The position of foreperson is identified as essential in weather and other emergencies.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
1. Install and repair hardware such as locks, hinges, faucets and handles.
2. Paint, install, tile, repair doors, windows and locks, replace glass and perform a multitude of other
maintenance functions.
3. Ensure that all systems, ladders, scaffolding and maintenance tools and equipment utilized are in
safe working order. Observe safe operating and use procedures and practices.
4. Assist with the setup and takedown of materials and equipment for meetings, graduation and
special programs.
5. Assist with snow removal.
6. Occasionally substitutes for security guard on weekends.
7. Work overtime as required and be on call for emergencies if needed.
8. Make regular routine security rounds inside and outside school buildings and around the campus.
QUALIFICATIONS:
General:
1. Demonstrated ability to work in a caring, positive, constructive and cooperative manner with
students, staff, administrators, parents, volunteers and all others.
2. Dependability in attendance, work ethic, consistent high quality work and productivity.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate with people effectively.
4. Demonstrates confidentiality in personnel and student matters.
5. Ability to work independently as well as a team with other staff members.
6. Be a role model for students and the general public at large.
7. Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to workshops, meetings, or other
necessary functions.
8. Willingness to work overtime as needed, including weekends.
Specific:
1. Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods and practices used in the trade.
2. Basic knowledge of heating, ventilation, plumbing, fire alarm and electrical systems.
3. Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
4. Willingness to try or implement new practices and procedures with respect to all aspects of the
job.
5. Must possess a valid 2A-1C Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer’s License or obtain one within 6
months of hire date.
6. Must possess a valid OSHA 30 training certificate or obtain one within six months of hire date.
7. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches, and to work from oral or written
instructions.
8. Ability to make simple estimates of time and materials.
9. Ability to observe what needs to be done and initiate action to perform tasks without being told.
10. Ability to instruct and direct the work of students.
11. Ability to climb and work from scaffolding or at some distance from the ground.
Instructions to Apply:
Please email resume to:
Mr. Jeremy Guay, Superintendent-Director
Attention: Laura Damon, Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent-Director
Norfolk County Agricultural High School
400 Main Street
Walpole, MA 02081
Phone (508) 668-0268 ext. 11207
e-mail: ldamon@norfolkaggie.org
