Foreman - Civil Maintenance / Technical Assistant / Fitter / Plumber

Key Responsibilities:

1. Civil Maintenance Supervision (Foreman Role):

• Supervise and manage a team of maintenance workers, masons, plumbers, and helpers.
• Allocate tasks, monitor daily work progress, and ensure timely completion of all civil repair jobs.
• Perform inspections of buildings and infrastructure to identify maintenance issues such as leaks, cracks, or structural wear.
• Coordinate with engineers and facility managers regarding material needs and job priorities.
• Maintain logbooks and maintenance records for routine and emergency work.

2. Technical Assistance:

• Support the civil engineering or maintenance team by taking measurements, preparing surfaces, and managing tools and supplies.
• Read and interpret blueprints, layouts, and civil drawings.
• Assist with setting out work, concrete mixing, curing, plastering, and minor carpentry.
• Prepare sites for repair and restoration by clearing debris and ensuring safety compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and labor teams as directed by senior engineers or managers.

3. Fitting and Plumbing Work:

• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems including pipelines, drainage systems, valves, faucets, and sanitary fittings.
• Carry out minor welding, cutting, and fitting of pipes, brackets, and fixtures as per requirement.
• Inspect fittings for leakages or corrosion and repair or replace them as necessary.
• Use tools like wrenches, saws, soldering torches, and threaders in a safe and skilled manner.
• Troubleshoot plumbing issues in residential, commercial, or industrial areas (e.g., toilets, sinks, water tanks, overhead tanks).

4. Site Coordination and Safety:

• Monitor work site for compliance with safety regulations and company protocols.
• Ensure proper use of PPE by self and subordinates.
• Report accidents or near-miss incidents immediately to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to avoid hazards.

5. Material and Inventory Handling:

• Keep track of tools, plumbing fittings, pipes, cement, sand, and other construction or maintenance materials.
• Raise requisitions for required materials and ensure proper usage without wastage.
• Store and maintain tools in working condition and report any damage or loss.