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POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Carpenter Lead

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

5

Level

4

Department

Building and Equipment Maintenance

Job Purpose

The Carpenter Lead supports efforts to plan, acts as supervisor when shop supervisor is away, assign and assist with the work of the carpentry staff that perform skilled/complex carpentry work in the renovation, design, installation, repair and maintenance of college facilities. Assists with instructing carpentry personnel in complex woodworking techniques. Assists with the evaluation of the specific needs for each job, prepares estimates, places orders for materials, and oversees and tracks all phases of work orders and their costs. Manages material orders and shop stock. Performs admin tasks and accesses work orders in AiM via computer.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma and 4+ 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. 4+ years of supervisory experience preferred. Must have excellent communication skills verbally and written with the ability to assist in directing and working productively as part of a team. Experience in using web-based AiM work order system preferred. A valid SC driver’s license, or the 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 and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have the ability and skill to identify and correct emergency, general, and complex carpentry problems as well as supervise the work of carpentry shop. Must be knowledgeable and skilled in using tools, equipment, materials and supplies of the carpentry trade. Must be able to comprehend blueprints, plans and specifications and know structural support/load bearing requirements. Must also be knowledgeable in all facets of installation, repair, and maintenance of drywall, tile, bricks, pavers, and Formica.

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 an iPhone is preferred. Must be able to follow oral and 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, and 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. Required to work on weekends and after normal working hours, as needed. Some overtime and call back after normal working hours and on weekends will be required, as needed. May be required to be on campus prior to and immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, snow/ice storms, etc. to assist in cleanup of potential damage to campus.

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.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu. 

Salary

*$44,833 - $55,000

Posting Date

10/01/2024

Closing Date

10/31/2024

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

2024152

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15997

Job Duties

Activity

1. Estimates and requests materials needed for work orders. Assigns work orders by utilizing computer via AIM. Enters pertinent information to track cost, material and work order completion. Ensures all jobs are completed in a timely manner and shop work order report is kept current in the AIM system. Communicates via email within Facilities Management and responds to email in a timely manner. Evaluates specific needs of each job, places orders for materials, and tracks cost. Determines work order priority and schedules work to be completed. Performs administrative tasks and accesses work orders in AiM via computer, or mobile device, to include ensuring work orders are assigned within 2 business days, work orders are properly scheduled, materials are ordered, received and dispersed in AiM, proper notes are added by staff and proper time and materials are posted. Assistant supervisor will review finished work orders to ensure that work orders have all required information before moving them to completed status. Assistant supervisor will create AiM purchase orders, coordinate with facilities management finance team and verify/approve invoices for completed work.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

Activity

2. Coordinates timely completion of work orders and duties assigned to Carpentry Shop; instructs carpentry shop personnel in complex carpentry techniques. Assists with planning, assigning work orders, evaluation of specific needs for each job, placing orders for materials and tracking costs. Assists in supervising Carpentry Shop employees and provides oversight for contracted carpentry services. Inspects work in progress and completed to ensure adherence to work order and contracted specifications. Ensures employees and contractors follow proper carpentry and safety procedures and work performed is of good quality. Assumes role of supervisor in his/her absence. Assists with enforcing policies, disciplining, training, evaluating employee performance, and a variety of administrative tasks (timesheets, etc.) and accesses work orders in AiM. Must be knowledgeable of and assist supervisor with enforcing Facilities Management policies. 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

15

Activity

3. Assists with planning, supervising, and assigning the work of skilled carpenters. Collaborates in soliciting bids from contractors and supervising work performed to ensure timely completion within budget. This includes assisting with ensuring the quality of workmanship is completed to building code, performed to standard trade practices and in accordance with purchase order and/or contract specifications. Identifies, maintains, repairs, or recommends procedures for repair of all carpentry related items throughout campus. Assists with placing orders and maintaining necessary inventory of equipment and parts needed for carpentry repair on campus. Determines appropriate type and amount of materials needed and places orders as appropriate. Inspects work in progress and completed to ensure adherence to WO specs. Ensures employees follow proper carpentry and safety procedures and work performed is of good quality and meets appropriate building codes. Coordinates timely completion of WOs and duties assigned to shop. Analyzes budget data and ensures projects are completed timely and within budget. May be required to inspect work in progress and completed to ensure adherence to instructions and work order specifications in the work order. Assistant supervisor will ensure proper progress updates are communicated with the requestor. Utilizes a computer to access, update, assign and track work orders in the web-basedCMMS(AiM) system. Enters pertinent information such as cost and status into AiM to ensure that the shop work order report is current. Communicates via email with Facilities Management and other College personnel as required.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

Activity

4. Reads blueprints and works from sketches and from written/oral instructions. Performs and trains employees to perform skilled carpentry work and to use proper, skillful, and safe operation of stationary power tools, circular saws, hand and portable power tools, band saws, scroll saws and saber saws, planers, scrapers, wood lathes, shapers, etc. Performs and trains employees in appropriate preventive maintenance on shop power tools and machinery. Demonstrates safety knowledge by practicing and adhering to all proper safety procedures and OSHA regulations pertaining to the Carpentry trade. Consistently wears/uses appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Responsible for ensuring that furniture, floors, walls, and surrounding work area is protected from dust and debris while work is being performed. Also responsible for ensuring that all job sites are thoroughly cleaned when work has been completed. Assists supervisor to ensure shop employees adhere to OSHA requirements and proper safety practices by conducting appropriate training meetings, maintaining minutes to document training and attendees, and performing safety audits of employee work practices.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

15

Activity

Performs skilled carpentry work to alter, repair, install, & maintain doors, door frames, windows, window frames, ceilings, walls, porches, floors, & other woodwork throughout the college campus, and in various college buildings, dormitories, historic homes, office buildings and large facilities. Repairs stairwells & stairways in various buildings. Replaces doors, cutting doors to fit mountings, etc. Ensures that work performed does not damage the historically significant facilities of the College, many of which are in excess of 100 years old.
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 issues.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

30