MEP Foreman

Responsibilities

• Manage campus mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure with a focus on leak prevention and reducing contractor spending.
• Train and support HVAC and maintenance staff to execute maintenance projects and general repairs.
• Collaborate with the Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) team to ensure MEP code compliance on all construction and renovation projects.
• Coordinate the maintenance, replacement, and repair of MEP systems, prioritizing in-house staff resources.
• Support proactive Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs and manage MEP equipment inventory.
• Oversee generator compliance, sprinkler system compliance, and backflow prevention.
• Advise facilities leadership on infrastructure health, capital renewal needs, and sustainability initiatives such as water and energy reduction.
• Review work orders to identify repeat equipment issues and ensure proper resource allocation.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology, formal comprehensive vocational training, or 20+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in MEP systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commercial and residential mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and ladder diagrams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Sheets/Docs).
• Ability to analyze equipment to determine root causes and recommend improvements.
• Strong supervisory, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal comprehensive vocational training in mechanical and electrical systems.
• 10+ or more years of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $28.00 – $31.00 per hour.
• Health and dental insurance options.
• Paid vacation, personal, sick, and mission time.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition remission benefits for employees, spouses, and children.

About the Company

John Carroll University is a private, Jesuit Catholic university located in University Heights, Ohio. Dedicated to developing leaders through knowledge and character, the University offers a wide range of academic programs and serves a vibrant community of undergraduate and graduate students.