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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
| Job Title: |
General Foreman, Facilities |
Job Code: |
S0282 |
| Supervises Directly: |
Yes |
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| New or Revised: |
Revised |
Regular or At-Will: |
Regular |
| Date Last Revised: |
8/6/2025 |
Exempt or Non-Exempt: |
Non-Exempt |
| Compensation Approval Signature: |
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Union/ Non-Union: |
Non-Union |
| Department Name and Division: |
Facilities-Mechanical Services |
Salary Schedule: |
Non-Union Salary Range |
| Cost Center Code: |
204009 |
Grade: |
NU17 |
| Essential Position: |
Yes |
Reports To: |
Manager, Facilities Maintenance Services |
| EEO Code: |
Skilled Craft Workers |
Work Format |
In-Person |
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
The General Foreman, Facilities is responsible for the execution of a variety of tasks in Facilities Maintenance Operations related to plumbing, buildings & grounds, mechanical maintenance, and painting areas of responsibility. The incumbent ensures that employees engaged in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting non-process facilities maintenance equipment and machinery utilize the appropriate, preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance technologies to maximize system and operational reliability. The General Foreman, Facilities is also responsible for the quantity and quality of the work done, and for assuring efficient and economical work operations.
| Essential Duties & Responsibilities: |
- Provides supervision over Facilities Foreman involved in plumber, grounds maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and painting.
- Plans and directs work assignments to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
- Reviews job orders to determine work priorities and reviews production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
- Schedules repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous operations within HVAC, plumbing, building and grounds, carpentry, and painting.
- Coordinates activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment within HVAC, plumbing, buildings and grounds, carpentry, and painting.
- Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.
- Coordinates utilization of predictive maintenance technologies in conjunction with Asset Management program guidelines and practices. Plans, develops, and implements new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and effect greater utilization of labor and materials.
- Interfaces with construction activities, capital design projects and actively provides support in the commissioning and acceptance of new non-process facilities.
- Develops Risk Assessment documentation to support a safety-first culture. Works collaboratively with Manager and Team Leaders to maintain and update PPE requirements; Lock-Out-Tag-Out and confined space procedures for the area of responsibility in accordance with local and federal laws and regulations and the Authority's policies and procedures.
- Complies with rules and regulations related to safety and other work-related policies and procedures of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection and the Authority. Keeps up to date with all changing/emerging regulations related to non-process facilities.
- Coordinates and facilitates deployment of staff and equipment in emergency and non-emergency incidents.
- Confers with management, engineering, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment.
- Provides information and feedback that may assists in preparing the department's budget and monitor expenditures.
- Performs other work-related projects and assignments as requested by the immediate supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises Foreman to establish work assignments, sets priorities, interprets drawings, work orders, specifications, etc. Establishes work performance standards, prepares written performance evaluations, monitors employee code of conduct, recommends promotions, terminations, reassignments, disciplinary and other personnel actions. Determines training needs and approves and schedules leave. Ensures that workers complete projects or assignments in a thorough and responsible manner. Key Working Relationships: Interacts with internal and external customers to the department and throughout the Authority including contractors, and consultants.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided. Required Skills & Qualifications
| Required Experience: |
| Nine (9) to eleven (11) years of related experience with two (2) years of recent and relevant experience as a first-line Foreman in plumbing, grounds maintenance, mechanical maintenance, HVAC, carpentry, paint or other relevant shop |
| Minimum Education Requirements: |
| High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate |
| Required Skills: |
| Thorough knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems. Expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software. Skill in using computer desktop, project tracking, and engineering design programs |
| Thorough knowledge of Maintenance Planning & Scheduling principles and practices |
| Must be familiar with Incident Command System structure, procedures, protocols, and documentation |
| Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills |
| Exceptional oral and written communication skills |
| Ability to interpret and apply building plans and blueprints and use shop mathematics, make accurate time and material estimates for specific jobs, and to understand and carry outwritten instructions |
| Utilizes personal computer and maintains a working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e., Word, spreadsheets, e-mail, etc.) |
| Required Licenses & Certifications: |
| Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operating License |
| Must obtain Authority sponsored Safety Trained Supervisor Certification |
| Required Languages: |
| English |
| Physical Requirements: |
| May work indoors and/or outdoors. Environmental conditions include exposure to extreme cold and/or hot temperatures |
| May work in areas of noise, vibration, near moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, and a variety of hazards |
| May work in atmospheric conditions of fumes, odors, gusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, exposure to oils, exposure to industry related chemicals and fluids |
| Ability to lift and carry parts, assemblies, and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. |
| Frequent sitting and standing; moderate walking |
May be required to wear protective equipment and/or clothing |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience: |
| N/A |
| Preferred Education Requirements: |
| N/A |
| Preferred Skills: |
| N/A |
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
| Your Experience at DC Water: |
At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital.
- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values-accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees' individuality and unique contributions.
- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities." If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.
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DC WATER
Aug 25, 2025