Superintendent, Carpentry

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide oversight and direction for general and preventative maintenance for carpentry projects in all residential buildings. Oversee and coordinate carpentry and millwork operations, including fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of cabinetry, furniture, and structural wood components across residential and tenant-occupied spaces. Supervise and ensure quality control of production processes, including CNC machine operations, workflow management, and adherence to design specifications, tolerances, and safety standards. Direct design and technical planning efforts, including field measurements, blueprint interpretation, and use of computer-aided design software to develop and execute cabinetry and millwork projects. Manage maintenance and service delivery functions, including work order processing, preventative and corrective repairs, renovations, and installation of doors, frames, locks, and related components. Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for equipment associated with assigned discipline/trade. Perform regular inspections of work performed to ensure regulatory requirement compliance. Perform individual room inspections, system checks and repairs as needed. Ensure compliance with health and safety standards within facilities (e.g. environmental concerns, indoor air quality) providing follow-up to stakeholders, as needed. Responsible for quality assurance and ensuring appropriate standards for all work performed by internal staff or contracted vendors follows department, UF, and industry standards, guidelines, and policies. Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency. Responsible for proper disposal of surplus or equipment, inventory, and supplies for assigned area. Use issued air purifying respirator; abide by the UF EH&S Respiratory Protection Program. Collaborate on various facility initiatives or facility/campus projects. Review plans and create recommendations on capital and minor construction projects specific to self-performed work; ensure proper installation management after design and review. Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management. Assist Project Management staff with construction walkthroughs and inspections for general trades work. Assist in identifying and documenting deficiencies in work from vendors and contractors. Ensure construction and renovation projects meet environmental, health, and safety standards, and comply with government regulations. Supervise full-time staff including recruitment, training, HR compliance, performance evaluation, and professional development. Provide leadership in establishing goals, work priorities and daily workflow, and outcomes. Oversee budget for area of responsibility and allocate resources to support priorities; assist with budget planning (long and short-term). Lead the development, implementation, dissemination, and enforcement of departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, and compliance within areas of responsibility. Ensure effective use of information systems (e.g. work order management system) and corresponding data utilized in area operations and departmental processes. Responsible for developing, maintaining, disseminating, and enforcing policies, procedures, and guidelines for areas of responsibility. Interpret and ensure compliance with departmental and University policies, guidelines, and other relevant regulations. Develop and implement written operating policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety standards, quality work standards, handling of hazardous materials, and work order management. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge on current code requirements, industry standard methods, procedures, and technology. Provide oversight to continuing education related to safety, handling of hazardous materials, material safety data sheets (SDS), regulatory codes, compliance, and product equipment/advancements. Manage and track inventory, equipment, and supplies. Manage inventory of materials, supplies, chemicals, tools and/or equipment throughout area of responsibility; repair equipment as needed. Review requirements for equipment and material logistics, implement inventory control systems, and order and maintains supplies for equipment and operations. Assist in monitoring of maintenance service agreements and other contractual services with external vendors. Assist with short and long term planning of equipment needs and purchases. Develop reports, handle special projects, tasks, and other duties as assigned. Serve on Division of Student Life or University of Florida committees as needed. Serve as a member of the unit leadership team. Operates state vehicles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Obtained bachelor’s degree in business, construction and design, or similar field or eight (8) years of experience and general working knowledge of carpentry, furniture repair, cabinetry
Working knowledge of Florida state building codes and other relevant codes and standards (e.g. Florida Fire codes, NEC, NFPA, ADA)
Minimum three years of full-time supervisory experience leading a high performing team
Proficiency in general knowledge of materials, principles, practices, and use of tools in the carpentry field; such as use of computer numerical control (CNC) machine program for millwork fabrication
General understanding of OSHA requirements as it relates to Asbestos Containing Materials and chemical waste management
Experience working with budgets and financial procedures
Experience implementing preventive maintenance programs
Experience with reading and interpreting construction specifications, drawings, and related documents with accuracy
Demonstrated proficiency with computers and software applications such as work order management systems, AutoCad, Revit, Architecture/Mechanical, Electrical Plumbing (MEP) programs and Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to communicate with various levels of staff
Skill and knowledge of the safe and effective use of hand tools, power tools, and computer-assisted equipment associated for this role
Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and timeliness
Demonstrated customer service and interpersonal skills
Ability to use the listed software to machine parts for the production of cabinetry and other products
Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests
Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a multifaceted environment

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and direction for general and preventative maintenance for carpentry projects in all residential buildings.
Oversee and coordinate carpentry and millwork operations, including fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of cabinetry, furniture, and structural wood components across residential and tenant-occupied spaces.
Supervise and ensure quality control of production processes, including CNC machine operations, workflow management, and adherence to design specifications, tolerances, and safety standards.
Direct design and technical planning efforts, including field measurements, blueprint interpretation, and use of computer-aided design software to develop and execute cabinetry and millwork projects.
Manage maintenance and service delivery functions, including work order processing, preventative and corrective repairs, renovations, and installation of doors, frames, locks, and related components.
Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for equipment associated with assigned discipline/trade.
Perform regular inspections of work performed to ensure regulatory requirement compliance.
Perform individual room inspections, system checks and repairs as needed.
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards within facilities (e.g. environmental concerns, indoor air quality) providing follow-up to stakeholders, as needed.
Responsible for quality assurance and ensuring appropriate standards for all work performed by internal staff or contracted vendors follows department, UF, and industry standards, guidelines, and policies.
Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Responsible for proper disposal of surplus or equipment, inventory, and supplies for assigned area.
Use issued air purifying respirator; abide by the UF EH&S Respiratory Protection Program.
Collaborate on various facility initiatives or facility/campus projects.
Review plans and create recommendations on capital and minor construction projects specific to self-performed work; ensure proper installation management after design and review.
Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
Assist Project Management staff with construction walkthroughs and inspections for general trades work.
Assist in identifying and documenting deficiencies in work from vendors and contractors.
Ensure construction and renovation projects meet environmental, health, and safety standards, and comply with government regulations.
Supervise full-time staff including recruitment, training, HR compliance, performance evaluation, and professional development.
Provide leadership in establishing goals, work priorities and daily workflow, and outcomes.
Oversee budget for area of responsibility and allocate resources to support priorities; assist with budget planning (long and short-term).
Lead the development, implementation, dissemination, and enforcement of departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, and compliance within areas of responsibility.
Ensure effective use of information systems (e.g. work order management system) and corresponding data utilized in area operations and departmental processes.
Responsible for developing, maintaining, disseminating, and enforcing policies, procedures, and guidelines for areas of responsibility.
Interpret and ensure compliance with departmental and University policies, guidelines, and other relevant regulations.
Develop and implement written operating policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety standards, quality work standards, handling of hazardous materials, and work order management.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge on current code requirements, industry standard methods, procedures, and technology.
Provide oversight to continuing education related to safety, handling of hazardous materials, material safety data sheets (SDS), regulatory codes, compliance, and product equipment/advancements.
Manage and track inventory, equipment, and supplies.
Manage inventory of materials, supplies, chemicals, tools and/or equipment throughout area of responsibility; repair equipment as needed.
Review requirements for equipment and material logistics, implement inventory control systems, and order and maintains supplies for equipment and operations.
Assist in monitoring of maintenance service agreements and other contractual services with external vendors.
Assist with short and long term planning of equipment needs and purchases.
Develop reports, handle special projects, tasks, and other duties as assigned.
Serve on Division of Student Life or University of Florida committees as needed.
Serve as a member of the unit leadership team.
Operates state vehicles.