SHOP FOREMAN

Join our growing team at Zachau Construction, one of Maine’s leading Construction management companies, working with the state’s most recognized corporations, institutions, and non-profits. Our dedication to maintaining honest relationships and partnerships, above all else has, carried us from our founding in 1969, by Earle Zachau, to where we are today. As a 3rd-generation company, we care deeply about our people, our projects, and our community.

Led by Jeff Zachau, CEO, and Drew Wing, President, Zachau Construction builds quality projects through partnerships with good people and organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Provide maintenance to Zachau owned equipment o Lulls/Telehandlers 

  • Mini Excavator 

  • Ground Heaters w/ diesel generator 

  • Snowblowers 

  • Multiple flatbed trailers 

  • Forklift 

  • Tractor 

  • Lawnmowers 

  • General tools

• Maintenance required by this position on above equipment:

  • Regular greasing of equipment 

  • Oil changes (hydraulic, engine, transmission etc) 

  • General problem solving/diagnosing repairs as needed 

  • Coordinating more extensive maintenance with 3rd party vendors 

• Shop:

  • Maintain cleanliness of shop space 

  • Organization of tools/inventory of ZCI owned equipment 

  • Maintain organization of yard where equipment/materials are stored 

  • Move/deliver/pickup ZCI owned equipment using ZCI 1-ton and flatbed trailer 

• Yardwork: o Snow blow walkways around office in winter and spread salt/sand 

  • Mow lawn around office as required 

• Miscellaneous Tasks:

  • Misc. jobsite deliveries/pickups 

  • Assist on construction project in times if shop work is slow (could include general labor/basic carpentry work) 

• Load, unload and identify materials, machinery and tools 

• Store and stack material 

• Communicate and provide assistance to fellow employees 

• Work independently with appropriate judgment 

• Must be able to meet all of the physical and mental requirements associated with this position including physical labor and managing stress. 

• Report to work on a regular and timely basis and complete the scheduled workday on a consistent basis  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to lift and lower objects up to 50lbs 

• Ability to work with minimal supervision 

• Good attention to detail 

• Acceptable attendance record 

• Acceptable performance evaluations 

• OSHA 10 Certification (will provide training) 

• Must have active Maine driver’s license and reliable transportation 

Zachau Construction does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, ancestry or national origin, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its projects and activities.

TO APPLY:

Please send cover letter, application and resume to our Human Resources Manager, Katherine Doughty.