College of Charleston

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.. 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.. Experience in utilizing on-line work order systems is a plus.

shop supervisor

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 and/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.

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