Carpenter Foreman

State of Louisiana•New Orleans, LA

3d•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 (LSM) system. The LSM system includes numerous historical sites across New Orleans, Thibodaux, Natchitoches, and 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.

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.
Determines tools and equipment needed to accomplish successful completion of job/project.
Assists in determining costs of material, construction needs, and scheduling of timeline related to job/project.
Assists the Facility Maintenance Manager and/or Assistant Facility Maintenance Manager with oversight and supervision of Laborers and Trade Helpers as needed per job/project specification, requirement, and timeline.
Reads and interprets blueprints corresponding to projects/jobs.
Supervise and assign duties to 3 Master Carpenters who perform journeyman level carpentry work.
Evaluate work performance, complete planning and review with subordinates in accordance with CPM requirements.
Authorizes leave and keeps 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 LSM system.
Advises Assistant and/or Facility Maintenance Manager of any supplies/equipment needed for inventory stock, special projects, and jobs.
Assists facility maintaining of the LSM preventative maintenance and safety programs.
Consults with Curatorial staff in designing, fabricating, and installing upcoming exhibits, casework, etc.
Completes all other duties as determined by supervisor.