Carpentry Supervisor

Endicott College; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, is seeking a hands-on Supervisor of Carpentry to lead an in-house team of carpenters and a locksmith. You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, and renovations across historic and modern facilities, ensuring safety and operability.

This role requires extensive carpentry experience, blueprint interpretation, cost estimation, and coordination with campus departments.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a high school diploma and CSL license; OSHA-certified.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in commercial, institutional, or facilities carpentry.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience estimating materials, labor, and project costs.
• 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, estimating labor and materials and prioritizing work orders.
• Enforce OSHA regulations and college safety policies; ensure safe work environment.
• Manage shop operations: inventory, tools, equipment, and maintenance records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License (CSL)

OSHA 10 or 30 Hours certifications

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Location & Parking

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.

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 willingness to 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.

Endicott College is a vibrant community of lifelong learners. We offer a full spectrum of degree programs and a workplace culture rooted in belonging. Inclusive Culture: We thrive on a mix of backgrounds and perspectives. Engaged Community: Work alongside passionate staff and faculty. Total Rewards: Competitive benefits and a picturesque work environment. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Come do your best work with us.

Endicott College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment and complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations advancing equal employment. The College's objective is to employ individuals qualified and/or trainable for open positions by virtue of job-related education, training, experience, and qualifications without regard to sex, race, religion, color, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin or citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.