Carpentry Supervisor

Endicott College; College (AK); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Endicott College, Beverly, MA, is seeking a Supervisor of Carpentry to lead the in‑house carpentry team and oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, work orders, and renovations across historic and modern facilities. You will coordinate with other departments to ensure facilities are safe, sustainable, and fully operational.

This role requires 8–10+ years of carpentry experience, a CSL license, OSHA training, and strong leadership; on‑call duties and after‑hours support are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License (CSL).
• OSHA 10 or 30 Hours certifications.
• Typically 8-10+ years of progressive carpentry experience in commercial, institutional, or facilities work.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction documents; experience estimating labor and materials.
• Proficiency with standard carpentry tools and CMMS familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the daily operations of the carpentry shop, including assigning work and scheduling staff.
• Maintain and repair campus facilities by overseeing skilled carpentry work across buildings.
• Plan and coordinate projects, estimate labor/materials, and prioritize work orders.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and college safety policies on a safe work environment.
• Manage shop operations, including inventory, tools, equipment, and maintenance records.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding to maintenance requests and communicating with faculty, staff, students, and contractors.
• Obtain quotes, coordinate with, and oversee outside contractors as necessary.
• Support emergency response and campus operations, including after-hours emergencies and severe weather.
• Participate in the on-call policy and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Carpentry expertise

Facilities maintenance

Budgeting / estimating

Communication

OSHA safety

CMMS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CSL (Construction Supervisor License)

Job description

We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston and parking is free. We are also accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Come and explore Endicott’s seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community!

Position Overview

Reporting to the Associate Vice Presidents of Facilities Operations, the Supervisor of Carpentry is a working supervisor responsible for repairs, preventive maintenance, work orders, and renovations. You will lead a skilled in-house team of carpenters and a locksmith, and coordinate with other departments to ensure that all college-owned historic and modern facilities are in good repair, remain safe, sustainable, and fully operational.

About Endicott College

Endicott College is a vibrant community located on Boston’s North Shore, with a beautiful oceanfront campus in Beverly, Massachusetts. We’re known for combining academic excellence with hands‑on learning, and we take pride in fostering a supportive environment for both students and employees.

Working at Endicott means joining a close‑knit campus community where your contributions matter and where collaboration, creativity, and professional growth are valued.

To learn more about our employee benefits click here.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the daily operations of the carpentry shop, including assigning work, scheduling staff, and ensuring quality workmanship.

• Maintain and repair campus facilities by overseeing and performing skilled carpentry work for academic, residential, and administrative buildings.

• Plan and coordinate projects, including estimating labor and materials, prioritizing work orders, and collaborating with other Facilities Management administration, trades and campus departments.

• Ensure a safe work environment by enforcing OSHA regulations, College safety policies, and applicable building codes.

• Manage shop operations, including inventory, tools, equipment, and maintenance records.

• Provide excellent customer service by promptly responding to maintenance requests and communicating effectively with faculty, staff, students, and contractors.

• Obtain quotes, coordinate with, and oversee outside contractors as necessary.

• Support emergency response and campus operations, including after‑hours emergencies, severe weather, snow removal, and special projects.

• Participates in the on‑call policy.

• Performs other duties as needed to meet the needs and goals of the department and College.

Community Engagement

• Be an active participant in the life of the College by attending and supporting key events like Commencement, Homecoming, and all other hands‑on‑deck gatherings. Show spirit of collaboration and community involvement, including volunteering when possible.

Reporting Structure

Reports to the Associate Vice President of Facilities Operations

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory responsibilities – 3 Carpenters and a Locksmith

Core Competencies

• Reliability: able to get the job done, available and engaged with the job and the Endicott community.
• Organization: organizes time and resources well so that work is done efficiently and on time.
• Communication Skills: has clear, effective and efficient ways of communicating, both orally and in writing.
• Resourceful: a problem solver who can make informed decisions and can juggle multiple projects.
• Adaptability: exhibit a willingnessto implement innovative ideas while accommodating change during fluid and evolving circumstances.
• Follow Through: takes ownership of projects and sees them through fruition.
• Customer Service: anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely, competent, and approachable manner.
• Initiative/Personal Leadership: identifies opportunities for improvement and actively contributes to solutions.
• Team Player: shows a willingness to collaborate and share information, knowledge and experience with team members.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License (CSL).
• OSHA 10 or 30 Hours certifications.
• Typically 8-10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in commercial, institutional, or facilities carpentry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building construction methods, finish carpentry, cabinetry, framing, doors, drywall, hardware, and related building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience estimating materials, labor, and project costs.
• Proficiency using standard carpentry tools and woodworking equipment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Must provide proof of valid Mass driver’s license and DOT medical form annually.

In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the hourly pay range for this position is $37 - $50.00 per hour. Endicott College considers factors such as (but not limited to) job responsibilities, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and external market data when determining pay. The final hourly rate is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base pay only and does not include benefits or other compensation.