Carpentry Shop Supervisor

Norfolk Public School District•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and supervises the maintenance activities of assigned skilled trades personnel and contractors. Directs the assignments of Trades Helpers, level I, level II and level III maintenance trades employees in the appropriate class series; provides technical advice and production assistance when necessary and inspects all major projects. Develops and refines the work routine of assigned personnel and carries assignments through to completion; does related work as required or assigned. Assignment is carpentry, plastering, and window shade related skilled trades maintenance work. Work is performed under direction of the Senior Coordinator Facility Management and Capital Projects. Incumbents are responsible for the efficient, timely, and economical accomplishment of work assigned to level I, level II maintenance personnel, and Trades Helper classifications and contractors.

Requirements

Completion of high school, including or supplemented by completion of appropriate apprenticeship training and considerably and progressively more responsible experience in the appropriate trade, some of which will have been in a level III (lead) capacity or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability.
Possession of an appropriate, valid automotive vehicle operator's license approved and accepted by Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and licenses required for the related level III classifications supervised.
Comprehensive knowledge of methods and practices of the assigned maintenance trade and of the properties, characteristics and uses of related equipment, materials, and tools.
Comprehensive knowledge of local and national codes where applicable.
Skill in performance of maintenance tasks in the assigned trade.
Ability to assign and supervise subordinate employees and contractors.
Ability to carry out maintenance responsibilities within established policies, plans and requirements and to coordinate work with other shops and departments.
Ability to instruct and train subordinates in all phases of the work and to assist them with work problems.
Ability to enforce safety and other regulations where applicable.
Ability to read and interpret work orders, diagrams and sketches.
Ability to estimate costs and necessary materials of work performed.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports; ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships, including successful coaching and counseling of subordinates.
Ability to work with computers and have a basic knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

Plans distribution of work; assigns tasks or projects; explains work requirements and methods to subordinates as needed and keeps them informed on changes in policy and procedure.
Oversees the performance of maintenance agreement contractors and assist in the development of trades related systems for new buildings under the design, Inspect new buildings for discrepancies at walk through.
Reviews work in progress for compliance with departmental performance and safety standards and provides assistance when problems arise.
Daily retrieves and prioritizes work order data from a computer work order management system via the Internet.
Responds to emails generated by classified employees as well as administrators and takes appropriate action to resolve complaints.
Coordinates work with other affected shops as required; follows up to ensure that work is completed properly and in a reasonable amount of time.
Performs journey and/or master level skilled trades tasks in the field to which assigned as required.
Makes cost estimates as required; identifies needs for new and replacement equipment; approves orders for parts and materials; approves payment of invoices; assesses new vendors and products; maintains and reports on staff time and attendance.
Reconciles employee spending cards with vendor invoices through the district’s financial based program.
Investigates and resolves discrepancies in billing statements.
Manages accounts payable to contractors and vendors.
Schedules and approves leave; takes informal and recommends formal corrective action on complaints, conduct, or performance problems; evaluates performance of subordinates; provides for training and cross-training of subordinates; initiates request for tools, parts, and equipment; maintains records; participates in review and improvement of work methods; and participates in employee selection and promotion activities.
Coordinates structural and decking installations and repairs, non-capital budget modification and renovations, handicap ramps, window replacements, window coverings, plastering, floor and ceiling repairs.
Coordinate and schedule carpentry service detrimental to the normal operation of schools and related buildings.
Possess extensive experience and knowledge of wall surfaces and surface coverings, building materials and building codes, scaffolding assembly and personnel lift equipment, and construction practices.
Responsible for maintaining and repairing piping systems and pumps that supply the heating and cooling water in buildings where these systems are present.
Responsible for the proper operation, maintenance and repair of fire sprinkler and fire standpipe systems.
Reviews daily visa transactions in work program and reconcile monthly statements.
Respond to emergency situations in buildings caused by vandalism, material failures and/or natural acts.
Reviews, schedule and assign work through the MUNIS Work Order System.
Performs related assignments as directed.
Respond to situations and work in conditions where the potential for injury, loss of life, and property damage is extreme.