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Building Facility Foreman
Job no: 499695
Work type: Classified
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: Facilities Maintenance, Athletics, Senior-Level
Job Summary/Basic Function:
To plan, direct, and perform skilled maintenance and repair of a large state building or a complex of smaller buildings; or function as a foreman over varied skilled trades areas; perform related work.
Level Scope:
Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of operational or technical employees. A portion of time may be spent performing individual tasks related to the unit; however, supervisory activities must constitute a primary part of the job. Supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with departmental or campus policies, procedures, and defined internal controls. Ensures accountability and stewardship of campus resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures.
Essential Functions:
• Determines needs and makes arrangements for contracted services; negotiates with subcontractors; inspects work for compliance with contract; estimates budgets/cost expenditures; lays out locations for staging and special events, directs set-up and maintenance; evaluates equipment life expectancy, replaces as appropriate; writes maintenance reports; meets with tenants, program directors, maintenance personnel, and others to define needs and to keep facility organized and running smoothly; interviews and hires staff and contractors, assigns work and evaluates performance. Incumbents may supervise skilled trades staff.
• Examines interior and exterior of buildings for damage, initiates necessary repair; inspects fire extinguishers and systems for working ability; maintains plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and related systems; repairs appliances, plumbing fixtures, and replaces lights, ballasts, receptacles, and switches; builds and repairs wooden structures; sets up and operates sound system; inspects boilers and chillers for safe and efficient operation and tears down and repairs when appropriate; inspects and lubricates fans, filters, and motors; repairs roofs; performs routine maintenance of vehicles; insures grounds surrounding facility are cared for properly and sprinkler systems are maintained; oversees painting, remodeling, and building repairs; may oversee custodial services; sets up preventive maintenance schedules.
• Schedules, monitors, and performs operational, preventative, and reactive maintenance work in all Athletic facilities as required, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and furniture and equipment assembly or repair
• Supports weekly Facility Operations Planning Meetings with subordinates and co-workers to coordinate facility maintenance tasks and projects. Works closely with the athletic department's Facility Scheduler to ensure that accurate activity schedules are communicated to all operations staff and other related groups and individuals.
• Responsible for maintaining an electronic work order system that provides facility maintenance and improvements to be tracked and completed in a timely fashion.
• Supervises facility set up and take down for all athletic sports and events in all assigned athletic facilities.
• Maintains positive working relationships with service vendors, contactors, suppliers, utility companies, and firms doing business with the department to provide coordinated services to clients
• Responsible for the oversight (interviewing, hiring, and training) and management of full-time, part-time, and temporary staff, and students.
• Compliance with policies, procedures, and work availability.
• May perform other duties as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Ability to organize and communicate maintenance needs and services.
• Able to lead and mentor a team, with knowledge of supervisory practices.
• Knowledgeable in leadership styles that are results-oriented.
• Ability to make sound judgment calls in a timely manner.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and all Boise State home football games, external and special events, and other Athletic Department events as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Considerable knowledge of: building maintenance.
Good knowledge of: building codes.
Some knowledge of: heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) related work; supervisory practices.
Experience: performing skilled repair and maintenance in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, building maintenance, and grounds-related work; using specialized tools and equipment associated with trades indicated; maintaining maintenance records and preparing related reports; estimating material needs and costs for jobs; reading blueprints and specifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
A valid Driver's License.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is $22.67/hr. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
• See our full benefits page for more information!

Required Application Materials:
Resume, Cover Letter, and Three References.
About Us:
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.
Boise State is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers. We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/
Advertised: June 3, 2026 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: June 17, 2026 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time
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