Carpentry Supervisor

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus seeks a Skilled Crafts Supervisor to lead the Carpentry Shop, guiding lead carpenters and journey-level trades in cabinetmaking, rough and finish carpentry. You will oversee hiring, discipline, evaluation, and termination under the supervision of the Senior Educational Facility Planner.

You will review daily schedules, prepare estimates, coordinate with clients, resolve project issues, and ensure each job closes

Qualifications

  • Detailed knowledge of carpentry trades and codes.
  • Experience supervising journeyperson carpenters.
  • Ability to review schedules and coordinate work.
  • Ability to prepare budgets and estimates.
  • Familiarity with ADA, OSHA and building codes.
  • Strong communication and HR evaluation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate the Carpentry Shop staff.
  • Hire, discipline, evaluate, and terminate shop employees.
  • Review daily schedules and interface with clients.
  • Prepare estimates and resolve project problems.
  • Close projects and ensure proper charging.

Skills

Carpentry leadership
Scheduling
Budgeting
Staff supervision
Safety compliance
Communication
HR & performance management

Education

Apprenticeship certification
Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Maximo
MS Word
MS Excel
Office Suite

Job description

Department Summary

Supporting the University’s mission by creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aim to maintain and improve campus buildings, grounds, and infrastructure through responsive, efficient, and customer focused service.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Sr. Educational Facility Planner (Manager) and/or Assistant Director(s), supervise and coordinate the work of the Carpentry Shop which includes Lead Carpenters, Carpenters, Facilities Mechanics, and Facilities Workers. In concert with Manager, responsible for full supervision, hiring, discipline, evaluation and termination of all shop employees who design, build, install, alter and/or repair cabinetry, rough carpentry and finish carpentry and related equipment and infrastructure carpentry. Review and coordinate daily schedules; review work and interface with client. Conduct job site assessment, prepare estimates; resolve project problems and ensure each job is closed and charged properly.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications
  • Detailed knowledge of all aspects of the Carpentry trade and related codes sufficient to direct work, evaluate progress and ensure that craft work assignments meet stated standards. Recent demonstrated experience and solid working knowledge of layout, scheduling, coordinating, and directing the work of highly skilled carpenter journeypersons. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of construction trade practices and safety requirements sufficient to oversee all phases of repair and renovation work, prepare multi-craft estimates, work scopes, budgets and schedules; address project related delays or disruptions and bring to closure within stated timeframes and guidelines. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of: various types of materials and tools/equipment of the carpentry trade; all phases of repair, construction and alteration work performed by skilled trades sufficient to coordinate project completion. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of: current industry accepted methods and procedures for inspecting and/or troubleshoot building systems for signs of damage, deterioration, or need for adjustment; Federal ADA laws regarding access to restrooms etc. as it relates to the Carpentry Trade. (Required)
  • Ability to: perform basic arithmetic in order to calculate layout and offsets with accuracy; read work project specifications, blue prints, and technical trade related manuals. Skill in: mathematical calculations sufficient to prepare budgets, estimates, reports and projects to monitor project costs; writing concise, logical and grammatically correct correspondence and analytical reports. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of human resources management sufficient to conduct performance evaluations, counseling, feedback sessions, and implementation of progressive corrective action in a unionized work environment. (Required)
  • Ability to: establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; prioritize assignments, organize work assignments of crew, and complete projects in a timely manner; use personal computer and standard office software such as Word, Excel etc. and the ability to program panels with manufacturer's supplied software. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of: UBC, OSHA, and ADA requirements as it relates to the carpentry trade and the ability to recognize discrepancies of the ADA and Fire/Life/Safety codes at each job and report to manager; micro-computers and Microsoft Office and software such as Word, Excel or Access. (Required)
  • Ability to: work overtime, weekends, and alternate shifts as needed; work under fluctuating workload conditions with frequent interruptions, distractions and emergencies. (Required)
  • Ability to communicate effectively on a one-to-one basis or in group setting to obtain information; explain policies, procedures, or persuade others to accept or adopt a specific opinion, action, etc. (Required)
  • Working knowledge of: Joint Commission and OSHPD regulations and guidelines; computerized facilities maintenance software (i.e. Maximo); University policies and procedures related to construction (contracts, bids, purchasing etc.). (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
  • Other Type of Degree Satisfactory completion of a certified apprenticeship or equivalent education and experience. (Required)
  • Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
Special Conditions for Employment
  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
  • Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
  • Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
Schedule

6:00AM - 3:00PM, Monday through Friday

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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