Carpenter Foreman

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position located at the State Museum in New Orleans, LA. The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for the supervision and oversight of scheduling, reviewing, installing, repairing, and maintaining all carpentry tasks as related to the Louisiana State Museum system. This includes numerous historical sites across Louisiana, such as the Cabildo, Creole House, Jackson House, Arsenal, Presbytere, Madame John's Legacy, Collection Facility, Lower Pontalba, 1850 House, and the Old U.S. Mint in New Orleans. It also includes the E.D. White House in Thibodaux, Wedell Williams Aviation and Cypress Sawmill Museum in Patterson, Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Northwest Regional History Museum in Natchitoches, and the Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge. The Louisiana State Museum’s collections and educational programs stimulate awareness and appreciation of our state’s rich and diverse history and culture.

Requirements

Four years of experience or training in the carpentry trade.
Two years of the required experience must have been on-the-job experience.

Nice To Haves

Current permanent status state employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Responsibilities

Review, evaluate, and prioritize incoming work orders on a daily basis.
Participate, assign, inspect, and supervise all repairs, alterations/renovations, installations, and maintenance of all carpentry (wood) related tasks necessary to maintain the buildings in the Louisiana State Museum system.
Determine tools and equipment needed to accomplish successful completion of job/project.
Assist in determining costs of material, construction needs, and scheduling of timeline related to job/project.
Assist the Facility Maintenance Manager and/or the Assistant Facility Maintenance Manager with oversight and supervision of Laborers and Trade Helpers as needed per job/project specification, requirement, and timeline.
Read and interpret blueprints corresponding to projects/jobs.
Supervise and assign duties to Master Carpenters who perform journeyman level carpentry work.
Evaluate work performance, complete planning and review with subordinates in accordance with department CPM requirements.
Authorize leave and keep subordinates apprised of changes/additions to agency policies and procedures.
Advise Assistant and/or Facility Maintenance Manager of any preventative maintenance or repairs, including any emergency repairs, needed throughout the Louisiana State Museum system.
Advise Assistant and/or Facility Maintenance Manager of any supplies/equipment needed for inventory stock, special projects, and jobs.
Assist in maintaining of the Louisiana State Museum preventative maintenance and safety programs.
Consult with Curatorial staff in designing, fabricating, and installing upcoming exhibits, casework, etc.
Perform all other duties as determined by supervisor.