Carpentry & Paint Foreman

Job Summary

Manages all shop-related work and personnel associated with the carpentry- and paint-related maintenance, upkeep, and renewal of the Evanston/Chicago campus buildings' buildings and structures.

Typical Infrastructure

• Interior partitions
• Ceilings
• flooring
• doorways
• masonry
• exterior facades
• porches
• roofs
• finishes
• wall coverings
• window films
• signage

Specific Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates maintenance and renewal of building systems to meet the established annual budget, including the hiring and management of contractors as required;
• Organizes work for planned and unscheduled maintenance tasks directed to carpentry & paint staff for efficient and effective performance;
• Maintains good order and discipline among personnel consistent with University and departmental policies, initiating commendatory or corrective action as appropriate;
• Prepares written and oral reports on the condition, renewal needs, and routine maintenance of facilities, components, and related activities including post-incident summaries and root cause analyses;
• Identifies and recommends employee safety, technical, soft-skill training, and professional development opportunities as required to ensure optimum unit performance and development;
• Ensures compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and jurisdictional codes;
• Interviews and recommends hiring or promotion of qualified staff, and performs annual employee performance reviews of subordinate personnel;
• Estimates carpentry & paint related project work scope, budgets, and timelines;
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to effectively motivate work groups toward defined and agreed upon common goals;
• Working knowledge of BOCA, ADA, State, Local, and other associated building codes;

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Training and/or development experience equivalent to a full apprenticeship plus relevant work experience of ten (10) years or more in interior and exterior carpentry or paint at the journeyman level
• Minimum five (5) or more years of supervisory experience in planning, directing, and coordinating shop-related work
• Be a member of Laborers Local 681, or join after one month of employment
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license recognized by the State of Illinois (as applicable), provide own reliable transportation, and purchase a University parking permit

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple trades and complex projects
• Successfully uses multiple software program independently. Software may include Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, CMMS Systems
• Proficiency with mobile devices including iOS

Pay

Note: Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description. Specific aspects of the job will be determined by the Local 681 CBA. Target hiring pay for this position will be $62.50 per hour.

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

Work-Life And Wellness

Northernwetern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northernwetern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.