Carpenter and Lock Shop Supervisor

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Carpenter and Lock Shop Supervisor

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

6

Level

1

Department

Carpenter Shop

Job Purpose

Carpenter and Lock Shop Supervisor plans, supervises, & assigns work to carpentry staff that perform skilled/complex carpentry work in the renovation, design, installation, repair & maintenance of College facilities. Oversees and assigns work to Lock Shop staff that perform skilled/complex locksmith work to over 10,000 locks on campus. Oversees general building lock and door hardware systems in the renovation, design, installation, repair & maintenance of College facilities. Instructs carpentry personnel in complex woodworking techniques. Evaluates specific needs of each job, prepares estimates, places orders for materials, & tracks cost. Determines work order priority & schedules work to be completed. Performs admin tasks & accesses work orders in Maintenance Direct via computer. Provides technical assistance to Project Coordinators.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma and six years of experience in the carpentry trade. Graduate of technical or carpentry school preferred. Must be a highly skilled carpenter with considerable knowledge of standard practices, methodology, techniques and requirements of the carpentry trade. Two years of supervisory experience required. Must have a valid SC Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment, as the employee will be required to drive state vehicles to transport equipment and/or personnel. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience an/or education and encourage to apply. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have the ability & skill to locate & correct emergency, general, & complex carpentry problems. Must be knowledgeable & skilled in using tools, equipment, materials & supplies of the carpentry trade. Must be able to comprehend blueprints, plans & specifications & know structural support/load bearing requirements. Must also be knowledgeable in all facets of installation, repair, & maintenance of drywall, tile, bricks, pavers, & Formica. Knowledge and experience with historic preservation is a plus.

Position requires basic computer skills and working knowledge and experience in using e-mail. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is preferred. Experience in utilizing on-line work order systems is a plus. Skill with electronic devices such as iPhone and iPad is preferred. Must be able to follow oral & written instructions. All employees at the College are expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner in accordance with best safety practices as prescribed by their department, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration training as provided by Facilities Management at the College of Charleston.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Must be able to perform duties as described and work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Must be able to work in close quarters, climb ladders/stairs, enter/exit hatches, & work on rooftops. Must be able to work in areas of excessive heat/cold and lift or move furniture, objects, heavy components, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Overtime & call back work is required after normal working hours & on weekends as needed. May be required to be on campus prior to & immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, snow/ice storms, etc.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education.  A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

Salary

*$45,530-$65,000

Posting Date

03/26/2024

Closing Date

04/26/2024

Benefits

• Insurance:  Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave:  Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2024046

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15175

Job Duties

Job Duties

Activity

1. Coordinates with other shops on multi-craft projects & supervises as may be appropriate regarding schedules & completion of projects. Ensures final punchlist is complete, & work is done on time & within budget. Solicits bids from contractors ensuring work is completed per building code, on time & on budget. Identifies contractor problems & back charges for substandard work. 
 
Performs carpentry duties throughout the college campus and in various college buildings, dormitories, historic homes, office buildings and large facilities. Responds to assigned work orders with a sense of urgency and ensures appropriate and timely resolution. Operates mobile electronic device to access, update, and complete work orders to include all appropriate information to reflect action taken, labor hours, parts, materials and other historical and cost related items. 

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

25

Activity

2.Enforces policies, disciplines, trains, evaluates employee performance, & performs a variety of administrative tasks. Follows/enforces OSHA regs pertaining to trade. Ensures carpentry & lock shop employees adhere to OSHA requirements & proper safety practices by conducting appropriate training meetings, maintaining minutes to document training & attendees, & performing safety audits of employee work practices. Responsible for ensuring furniture, floors, walls, & surrounding work area is protected from dust & debris while work is being performed. Also responsible for ensuring that jobsites are thoroughly cleaned up when work has been completed.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

25

Activity

3. Plans, supervises, schedules & assigns the work of skilled carpenters and locksmiths. Determines appropriate type & amount of materials needed & places orders as appropriate. Inspects work in progress & completed to ensure adherence to WO specs. Keeps requestors updated throughout the work order process. Ensures employees follow proper carpentry & safety procedures & work performed is of high quality & meets appropriate building codes. Coordinates timely completion of WOs & duties assigned to shop. Ensures that staff are inputting proper notes, time and materials on all work orders. Analyzes budget data & ensures projects are completed timely & within budget. Manages carpentry shop and lock shop annual operating budgets.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

25

Activity

4. Reads blue prints & works from sketches and from written/oral instructions. Performs & trains employees to perform skilled carpentry work & to use proper, skillful, & safe operation of stationary power tools, circular saws, hand & portable power tools, band saws, scroll saws & saber saws, planers, scrapers, wood lathes, shapers, etc. Performs & trains employees in appropriate preventive maintenance on shop power tools & machinery.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

25