SUPERVISOR / ARCHITECTURAL TRADES

About the role

Supervises and coordinates activities of employees in the architectural trades, including carpentry, painting, locksmithing, masonry, and commercial roofing for maintenance and renovation of campus facilities. Oversees commercial roofing installation and repair projects. Must be available for on-call duty and able to respond to emergencies in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans, objectives, and programs to improve assigned areas.
• Supervise skilled, semi-skilled, temporary, and student employees: interview, hire, train, evaluate performance, resolve complaints and grievances, and initiate disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
• Coordinate work with other skilled trades shop supervisors to complete jobs on schedule.
• Purchase, coordinate, and track materials for work orders; clarify workloads by contacting originators.
• Maintain shop equipment and vehicles; oversee budgeted funds and maintain balanced budgets.
• Organize and implement the university’s roof maintenance program.
• Ensure secure operation of the Locksmith Shop and approve all master key systems.
• Organize and implement building and equipment painting programs.
• Organize masonry maintenance and repair for brick, tile, plaster, and concrete on interior and exterior surfaces.
• Oversee carpentry maintenance, repairs, minor renovations, and remodeling projects.
• Responsible for all building trades maintenance, restoration, and upgrading of existing facilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program related to carpentry, painting, locksmithing, masonry, or commercial roofing.
• Six years of work experience in carpentry, painting, general building maintenance, masonry, locksmithing, or commercial roofing.
• Two years of supervisory experience, preferably in a union setting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of commercial roofing systems including TPO, PVC, and built-up roofing.
• Technical knowledge of current materials, tools, and equipment for facility maintenance.
• Ability to organize and direct work activities; maintain records and make reports.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to be on-call and work 8-hour shifts, overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Willingness to work with and learn computer software applications.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman’s certification in a qualifying trade.