Assistant Supervisor, Carpentry Operations

Boston College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for employees

Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Generous sick and vacation pay

Job summary

Boston College is seeking a qualified supervisor to lead the Carpentry, Paint, and Lock Shop teams. The role involves planning, directing work orders, and ensuring quality control. Candidates should have at least five years of supervisory experience in construction/maintenance.

This full-time position offers a salary range of $86,000 to $107,500, alongside generous benefits such as tuition remission for employees and their families, comprehensive insurance packages, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years supervisory experience in construction or maintenance.
• State licensure for trades/construction certifications is a plus.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise work orders for Carpentry, Paint, and Lock Shop.
• Direct employees and inspect completed work.
• Maintain budget controls, particularly for overtime.
• Respond to campus emergencies as needed.
• Must be able to walk campus and use ladders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Microsoft Office proficiency

Google Workspace proficiency

Experience with work order management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Timekeeping system

Job description

Boston College Introduction

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full‑time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full‑time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non‑faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in planning, organizing, supervising, and directing prioritization and assignment of work orders for the Carpentry, Paint, and Lock Shop.
• Direct employees, including inspection of completed work.
• Order materials required for work completion.
• Maintain appropriate controls in budgeting, particularly in the form of overtime.
• Demonstrate ability to administer multiple tasks and projects, continuously meeting deadlines.
• Respond to campus emergencies at any time; this position is considered essential.
• Ensure ability to physically walk campus and up stairs, and use ladders as a normal part of duties.

Normal work schedule is Monday‑Friday 6:30 AM‑2:30 PM.

Full‑Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $86,000 to $107,500; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, including ability to make sound decisions based on available information.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; state licensure for trades/construction certifications is a plus.
• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience in construction/maintenance, preferably within a large, complex building portfolio or suitable trades environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and Smartsheet. Experience with a timekeeping system and work order management system preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for employees.
• Tuition remission for spouses and children who meet eligibility requirements.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Low‑cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for both University‑Funded 401(k) and Employer‑Sponsored 403(b) retirement plans.
• Paid holidays annually.
• Generous sick and vacation pay.
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook.

Boston College conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.