Carpenter Supervisor

University of St. Thomas; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Remission

Retirement Contributions

Health Coverage

Fully Paid Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

University of St. Thomas seeks a Carpenter Supervisor to lead Carpenters and Locksmiths in campus maintenance, renovations, and related projects. The role directs daily operations, coordinates with campus stakeholders, and ensures safe, compliant work across facilities.

The supervisor will oversee bid work, scheduling, and use of CMMS to track requests, budgets, and outcomes, while maintaining high service levels and occupancy readiness for residence and campus spaces.

Qualifications

• Formal carpentry training with apprenticeship completed.
• Seven years of carpentry/construction experience with supervisory duties.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license with no violations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance and repair operations across Carpentry, Painting and Locksmith Services.
• Plan and coordinate Summer Housing Turnover maintenance activities and occupancy readiness.
• Manage small to medium renovation projects: scopes, schedules and cost estimates.

Skills

Carpentry supervision

Driver's license

Carpentry trades

Education

Carpentry apprenticeship program

Job description

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Carpenter Supervisor position within Facilities Maintenance.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remissionfor employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributionsto support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverageincluding medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance: disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leaveto support growing families

Pay Range: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities Maintenance, the Carpentry Supervisor directs and supervises the work of Carpenters and Locksmiths. The position is responsible for the coordination and direction of maintenance related to carpentry and locksmith including repair, replacement, remodeling, and renovation. The position is also responsible for supervising the activities of a variety of service contractors such as painting, roofing repairs, garage door maintenance and other miscellaneous equipment maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Daily Maintenance Operations: Oversee daily maintenance and repair operations across Carpentry, Painting and Locksmith Services. Assign work, prioritize requests, and balance planned and reactive maintenance. Supervise, train, and evaluate maintenance carpenters and trades personnel. Oversee repair and maintenance of doors, frames, hardware; windows; interior walls, ceilings and flooring; cabinets and millwork; roof related components. Coordinate emergency and after-hours repairs when carpentry expertise is needed. Estimate material quantities required for carpentry projects and maintenance work; maintain an inventory of commonly used supplies; coordinate the timely ordering of materials and equipment, monitor operational expenditures to ensure purchases remain within approved budgets and comply with procurement policies and quality standards.

Summer Housing Turnover & Residence Hall Maintenance: Plan, coordinate, and oversee annual residence hall turnover maintenance activities including repair, preventative maintenance, painting, etc. Develop schedules and staffing plans to ensure student housing is ready for occupancy within established timelines. Collaborate with Residence Life and other campus stakeholders on space availability. Monitor progress and provide updates to Assistant Director of Facilities Maintenance regarding schedule, risks, and readiness status.

Project Management: Occasionally manages small to medium-sized renovation and capital renewal projects. Develop project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates. Monitor budgets and ensure work is completed on time and meets quality standards.

Work Order & Asset Management: Utilizes the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to prioritize, assign and close out work orders in a timely manner. Monitor backlog and response times. Identify recurring maintenance issues and develop corrective strategies. Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs for Carpentry, painting and locksmith services. Communicate status of work orders to customers via CMMS, email or direct conversation. Tracks expenses related to work and reports it in the CMMS.

Customer Service & Communication: Serve as the primary contact for customers regarding carpentry-related work. Communicate project schedule, impacts and expectations to building occupants and end users. Coordinate shutdowns, access requirements, and occupancy needs with departments. Maintain positive relationship with faculty, staff, students and campus stakeholders.

Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA, building codes, fire codes, and university safety requirements. Ensure ADA and accessibility requirements are met during maintenance, repairs, and renovations.

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a formal program of technical training for the carpentry trade and formal apprenticeship in the carpentry trade
• OR Seven years of equivalent on-the-job training in carpentry and construction skills, processes, and procedures to include supervisory experience
• Must possess a valid State of Minnesota driver’s license with no outstanding violations

Physical Requirements

This job involves frequent walking, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing and pulling. The job occasionally involves sitting, standing, work at low levels, climbing, and balancing. On rare occasions it may involve crawling, crouching, climbing and working from a ladder, or working in a supine position. The job rarely requires lifting of over 100 pounds, occasionally lifting or carrying between 25 and 100 pounds and frequent carrying of weights between 10 – 25 pounds. Frequent or continuous repetitive hand use – primarily hand tool use is required. This may include bending or twisting of the forearm and grasping of hand and power tools. Most of the workday will be spent standing or moving around. The work will involve frequent flexing and rotation of the head, neck and upper body. The job will involve working around machinery, work outside and work in hot or cramped indoor environments. The work may involve work at heights, on slippery floors, or in crowded areas. Good far and near visions as well as spatial perception are needed (with corrective lenses).

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who require and request accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs.