Carpenter Supervisor

University of St Thomas•Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas is hiring a Carpenter Supervisor in Facilities Maintenance. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities Maintenance, this position directs and supervises Carpenters and Locksmiths and coordinates carpentry- and locksmith-related maintenance, including repairs, replacements, remodeling, and renovations. The supervisor also oversees service contractors handling work such as painting, roofing repairs, garage door maintenance, and miscellaneous equipment maintenance. The role oversees daily maintenance operations, residence hall turnover work, small to medium-sized renovation and capital renewal projects, work orders and asset management, customer communication, and safety and code compliance. The position requires a commitment to the University’s mission and inclusive environment. Employment requires consent to and successful completion of a background screening and strength physical test.

Requirements

Completion of a formal technical training program and formal apprenticeship in the carpentry trade, or seven years of equivalent on-the-job training in carpentry and construction skills, processes, and procedures, including supervisory experience.
Valid State of Minnesota driver’s license with no outstanding violations.
Consent to and successful completion of a background screening and strength physical test.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including frequent movement, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive hand and tool use, and lifting or carrying loads.
Good far and near vision and spatial perception, with corrective lenses if needed.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily maintenance and repair operations across Carpentry, Painting, and Locksmith Services; assign and prioritize work and balance planned and reactive maintenance.
Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance carpenters and trades personnel.
Oversee repair and maintenance of doors, frames, hardware, windows, interior walls, ceilings, flooring, cabinets, millwork, and roof-related components.
Coordinate emergency and after-hours repairs requiring carpentry expertise.
Estimate material quantities, maintain commonly used supplies, arrange timely ordering of materials and equipment, and monitor expenditures against approved budgets and procurement and quality requirements.
Plan and oversee annual residence hall turnover maintenance, including repairs, preventive maintenance, and painting; develop schedules and staffing plans to prepare housing for occupancy on time.
Coordinate with Residence Life and campus stakeholders on space availability, and update the Assistant Director of Facilities Maintenance on schedule, risks, and readiness.
Occasionally manage small to medium-sized renovation and capital renewal projects, including developing scopes, schedules, and cost estimates and monitoring budgets, timelines, and quality.
Use the CMMS to prioritize, assign, and close work orders; monitor backlogs and response times; identify recurring issues and develop corrective strategies; and maintain preventive maintenance programs for carpentry, painting, and locksmith services.
Communicate work-order status through the CMMS, email, or direct conversation; track work expenses and report them in the CMMS.
Serve as the primary contact for customers regarding carpentry work; communicate schedules, impacts, and expectations; coordinate shutdowns, access, and occupancy needs; and maintain positive relationships with campus stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, building and fire codes, university safety requirements, and ADA and accessibility requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.