SUPERVISOR / ARCHITECTURAL TRADES

Clay Today; Mount Pleasant, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University is seeking a Supervisor / Architectural Trades to lead and coordinate carpentry, painting, locksmith, and masonry activities for campus facilities. The role also directs roofing-related projects and requires on-call responsiveness for emergencies.

Applicants should have an apprenticeship, a high school diploma or GED, at least six years in related trades, and two years in supervision. A valid driver's license and ability to read blueprints are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completed apprenticeship in carpentry, painting, locksmithing, masonry or commercial roofing.
• Six years of related carpentry/maintenance/roofing experience.
• Two years supervisory experience, preferably union setting.
• Valid driver's license.
• Understanding of commercial roofing systems (TPO, built-up, etc.).
• Knowledge of materials, tools and equipment for campus facilities maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints and plan work.
• Willingness to be on-call and work varied shifts.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and programs to improve assigned areas.
• Supervise skilled, semi-skilled, temporary and student workers; hire/train/evaluate staff; address grievances and discipline as needed.
• Coordinate work with other trades supervisors to complete jobs efficiently.
• Procure and track materials for work orders and clarify workloads with originators.
• Oversee operation/maintenance of shop equipment and vehicles.
• Manage budgeted funds for assigned areas and maintain balance.
• Organize roof maintenance programs for university facilities.
• Oversee locksmith shop security and master key approvals.
• Plan painting programs and masonry maintenance/repairs.
• Supervise carpentry, maintenance, renovations, and upgrades of CMU facilities.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Masonry

Locksmithing

General building maintenance

Supervisory experience

On-call readiness

Blueprint reading

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Apprenticeship program related to carpentry/painting/locksmithing/masonry/commercial roofing

Journeyman certification

Job description

SUPERVISOR / ARCHITECTURAL TRADES

Position Summary:

Supervises and coordinates activities of employees in the architectural trades, including but not limited to carpentry, painting, locksmith, and masonry trades in the maintenance and renovation of campus facilities. This position also oversees projects related to commercial roofing installation and repair. Must have the ability to be on-call and able to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program related to carpentry, painting, locksmithing, masonry, or commercial roofing.
• Six years of work experience in carpentry, painting, general building maintenance, masonry, locksmithing or commercial roofing.
• Two years of supervisory experience, preferably in a union setting.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial roofing systems, including TPO, PUC, and Build up roofing.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of up-to-date materials, tools, and equipment for the maintenance of University facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and direct work activities.
• Ability to maintain records and make reports from such records.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to be on-call.
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift, overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Willingness to work with and learn computer software applications.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman's certification of a qualifying nature.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develops plans, objectives, and programs to make improvements in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Supervises skilled, semi-skilled, temporary, and student employees to accomplish assignments, including interviewing, hiring, training, reviewing and evaluating performance, resolving employee complaints and grievances, and initiating disciplinary action up to and including recommendation for discharge.
• Coordinates work with other skilled trades shop supervisors to complete jobs in a timely manner.
• Purchases, coordinates, and tracks materials for work orders, clarifying workloads by contacting originator.
• Responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of shop equipment and vehicles.
• Responsible for overseeing budgeted funds for assigned areas of responsibility and maintaining a balanced budget.
• Organizes and implements the University's roof maintenance program.
• Insures secure operation of the Locksmith Shop and is responsible for all master key approvals.
• Organizes and implements building and equipment painting programs.
• Organizes masonry maintenance and repair to brick, tile, plaster, and concrete on the interior and exterior of buildings.
• Oversees carpentry, maintenance, repairs, and minor renovation and remodeling projects.
• Responsible for all building trades maintenance, restoration, and upgrading of existing CMU facilities.

Supervision Exercised:

Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others on our team. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve our leadership abilities and our demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU's culture of excellence.

Job Information

• Employee Group: Supervisory Technical
• Staff Pay Level: 5
• Pay Range: Starting rate between $40.50 - $43.00 per hour
• Division: Finance and Administrative Services
• Department: Architectural Trades
• Position Status: Regular
• Position End Date:
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• FTE: 1.0
• Position Type: 12 month
• Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
• Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
• Posting Ends: 09/15/2026
• Open Until Filled: No

About the Department:

About CMU:

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

CMU Leadership Standards:

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the https://www.cmich.edu/docs/default-source/president's-division/president's-office/leadershipstandards_posterb36018d4-e03b-4687-b885-e28376513297.pdf?sfvrsn=eb2e2255_3 before applying for this position.

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.

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CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

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Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
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