Assistant Supervisor, Carpentry Operations

Boston College; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston College is seeking an Assistant Carpentry Supervisor to lead the Carpentry, Paint, and Lock Shop operations across 4–5 campus locations. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and strong leadership of a unionized team to keep campuses functional for students and staff.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory experience in facilities or construction, with a relevant degree or licensure. Proficiency in Office tools and Smartsheet is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or managing a large, complex building portfolio.
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or active State Licensure / Construction Trade Certifications.
• Proficiency with digital tools including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Smartsheet; experience with electronic work order systems and digital timekeeping is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions independently.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Operational leadership & supervision across 4–5 campus locations; inspect work to ensure top-quality standards.
• Prioritize, assign, and track daily work orders for Carpentry, Paint, and Lock Shops using modern tools.
• Communicate effectively with school administration, department heads, and business partners.
• Manage shop budgets with emphasis on overtime control and material planning.
• Balance multiple ongoing orders and routines while meeting deadlines.
• Serve as essential personnel for campus emergencies to maintain safety and security.

Skills

Leadership

Schedule management

Communication

Problem-solving

Union workforce experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

State licensure / construction trade certifications

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Electronic work orders

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.

Job Description

Assistant Carpentry Supervisor

• Location: Multi-Campus (Travel between 4–5 local campus sites required)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Essential Personnel – Subject to emergency response)
• Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

Are you a skilled trade professional who excels at leadership, scheduling, and high-level communication?

We are looking for an Assistant Carpentry Supervisor to lead our day-to-day Carpentry, Paint, and Lock Shop operations across 4 to 5 campus locations. While a solid technical background in carpentry is important, this role is less about custom fabrication—which we farm out to specialty vendors—and more about keeping our campuses safe, functional, and running smoothly for our students, faculty, and administration.

As a key leader for our unionized team, you will act as the bridge between hands-on trade work and campus administration. If you are tech-savvy, proactive, organized, and energized by solving daily operational challenges, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership & Supervision: Guide, mentor, and supervise union staff across 4–5 distinct campus locations. Inspect finished work to ensure top-quality standards.
• Work Order & Workflow Management: Prioritize, assign, and track daily work orders across the Carpentry, Paint, and Lock Shops using modern management tools to keep projects moving on schedule.
• Administrative & Stakeholder Communication: Partner effectively with school administration, department heads, and business partners. Serve as a clear, professional communicator for trade-related needs.
• Budget & Material Control: Order necessary tools, materials, and supplies efficiently while managing shop budgets—with a strong focus on controlling and authorizing overtime.
• Multi-Task Management: Balance multiple ongoing work orders, maintenance routines, and unexpected daily priorities without missing deadlines.
• Emergency Preparedness: Serve as essential personnel, responding swiftly to campus emergencies when needed to maintain safety and security.

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

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or managing a large, complex building portfolio.
• Education & Credentials: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or active State Licensure / Construction Trade Certifications.
• Tech Proficiency: Comfortable with digital tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Chat, Drive), and Smartsheet. Experience with electronic work order systems and digital timekeeping is a major plus.
• Leadership & Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions independently.
• Licensure: Must hold and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to physically navigate multiple campus properties daily.
• Comfort walking significant distances, climbing stairs, and using ladders as standard parts of site inspections and emergency response.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• 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 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b 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.