Assistant Supervisor, Carpentry Operations

Boston College • Newton, MA

10d • $86,000 - $107,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Boston College is hiring an Assistant Carpentry Supervisor to lead day-to-day Carpentry, Paint, and Lock Shop operations across four to five local campus sites. The role emphasizes operational leadership, scheduling, communication, and keeping campus facilities safe and functional; custom fabrication is handled by specialty vendors. The supervisor serves as a key connection between the unionized trade team and campus administration and is expected to respond to campus emergencies as essential personnel.

This is a full-time, multi-campus position requiring travel among campus locations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, subject to emergency response. The full-time equivalent hiring range is $86,000 to $107,500, commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• At least five years of supervisory experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or management of a large, complex building portfolio.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound operational decisions independently.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Chat, and Drive), and Smartsheet.
• Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to navigate multiple campus properties daily, walk significant distances, climb stairs, and use ladders as part of inspections and emergency response.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree, or active state licensure or construction trade certifications.
• Experience with electronic work order systems and digital timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Guide, mentor, and supervise union staff across four to five campus locations.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards.
• Prioritize, assign, and track daily work orders for the Carpentry, Paint, and Lock Shops using management tools.
• Communicate and partner with school administration, department heads, and business partners about trade-related needs.
• Order tools, materials, and supplies efficiently and manage shop budgets, including controlling and authorizing overtime.
• Manage multiple work orders, maintenance routines, and changing daily priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Respond to campus emergencies as essential personnel to help maintain safety and security.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for eligible employees.
• Tuition remission for eligible spouses and children.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Low-cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for a university-funded 401(k) and an employer-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Sick and vacation pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed