Under the direction of the Facilities Supervisor, the Carpentry Master Foreman will be responsible for overseeing the work of a large number of maintenance teams working on carpentry, locksmith, flooring, cabinetry, and additional contractors involved in building construction and maintenance work at schools and other Board of Education facilities. The incumbent will supervise, and coordinate the work of a number of field service personnel and contractors engaged in carpentry work in buildings, temporary classroom relocations, remodeling and other related work. The Carpentry Master Foreman will also be responsible for shop personnel work evaluation for quantity and quality of production.  

 

Plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates construction maintenance activities and work of a large number of employees.   Each employee is typically engaged in the installation and/or maintenance of carpentry, cabinetry, furniture refinishing, flooring, ceiling, door locks, and related security device, as well as interior remodeling or small building construction;

Plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates with other maintenance master foremen, crews and contractors engaged in temporary building relocations;

Supervises subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.  Maintains a variety of records relative to work performed as well as to periodically summarize or extract activity reports from such records; and maintains inventory control, records and time keeping;

Develops solicitations, procures, and manages contracted projects and services; 

Summarizes or extracts activity reports, and develops and presents clear and concise documentation;

Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

 

Possess thorough knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques useful in effecting full utilization of personnel, equipment and materials available for assigned projects;

Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the trades supervised;

Ability to develop and present ideas clearly and concisely in both oral and/or written communication;

Experience maintaining a variety of performance and evaluations records;

Ability to make accurate materials, time, personnel and equipment estimates for specific projects as well as gain full utilization of such production factors;

Thorough knowledge using a work order management system to manage daily operations including creating usable data for making informed decisions; and

Must be able to work day, night or weekend hours. 

 

Bachelors’ Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Business Administration or related field preferred.  Graduation from high school required.  A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in building construction and maintenance, and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience supervising or managing maintenance operations including carpentry, locksmith, and/or flooring trades. 

 

 

None Required.

 

Supervises the Carpentry Shop

 

 

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the strength and dexterity to perform all required tasks including the ability to climb a 40' vertical ladder, work from scaffolding and a bucket truck, the ability to lift and carry a minimum of 80 lbs., work in cramped interior spaces, and the ability to do extensive walking, bending, stooping, crawling and kneeling in the course of completing daily work assignments. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




Deemed as essential personnel; may be required to work day, night or weekend hours to meet the operational needs of the department.