SUPERVISOR CARPENTER

Dept. of Homeless Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is seeking a Supervisor Carpenter to lead carpentry teams in shelters and facilities. You will supervise rough and finish carpentry, review blueprints, and ensure compliance with NYC DOB, DOH, and FDNY safety standards.

Strong leadership and communication are essential to maintain project schedules and quality. Minimum qualifications require seven years of carpentry experience with supervisory duties, and the ability to coordinate with

Qualifications

• Seven years of full-time carpentry experience, with at least two years in supervisory duties.
• Experience in carpentry for commercial living dwellings.
• In-depth knowledge of NYC DOB, DOH, and FDNY regulations.
• Strong leadership to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise carpenters and assigned personnel in installation and repair work.
• Prepare work schedules and assignments; monitor progress.
• Conduct field inspections related to carpentry installations and repairs.
• Prepare job orders and material requisitions.
• Oversee the department shop and coordinate with staff, contractors, inspectors.
• Prepare reports and maintain records of work performed.
• Ensure all projects meet NYC safety standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with other trades to complete projects.
• Review blueprints and diagrams to plan construction.
• Manage a team, assign tasks, and monitor quality control.
• Address construction issues promptly and maintain inventory.

Skills

Carpentry supervision

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Regulatory knowledge (DOB/DOH/FDNY)

Problem solving

Communication

Team management

Flex hours availability

Job description

IF YOU ARE HIRED PROVISIONALLY IN THE SUPERVISOR CARPENTER TITLE, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City Agencies and Nonprofit organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduces street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity.

DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency. The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.

The Facilities and Logistics Division (F&L) is responsible for providing both direct and indirect maintenance and repair services to City owned and operated facilities using in-house skilled trade-workers, maintenance contracts and purchasing operation. F&L is responsible for monitoring DHS shelters as it relates to the maintenance of building systems. F&L is responsible for monitoring DHS shelters as it relates to the maintenance of building systems. The F&L guides shelter staff on ways to improve facility conditions, and the goal of this unit is to ensure funds are being spent on preventive and general maintenance to avoid premature failure of building systems.

• Supervise the work of carpenters and other assigned personnel in the installation and repair work involving rough, finish and general carpentry; installation, repair, replacement of flooring, doors, building hardware, trim, window frames, sashes, partitions, drop ceilings, metal framing of wall and other related building components.
• Make decisions related to work procedures; prepare work schedules and make work assignments.
• Conduct field inspections in connection with carpentry installations and components of systems relative to work progress or need for alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Prepare job orders and tool and material requisitions.
• Supervise the complete operation of the department shop; consult with staff personnel, contractors, inspectors, and manufacturers' representatives in connection with department work.
• Prepare reports and keep records.
• Supervise and oversee carpentry work within homeless shelters and other related facilities.
• Ensure all projects meet NYC DOB, DOH, and FDNY safety standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with other trades and departments to ensure project completion.
• Review and interpret blueprints, sketches, and diagrams to plan construction projects.
• Manage a team of carpenters, assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
• Conduct inspections to ensure quality control and adherence to specifications.
• Address and resolve any construction issues promptly.
• Maintain inventory of carpentry tools and materials.
• Prepare and maintain records of work performed and supplies used

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE FOR THIS POSITION: $436.59 (Daily).

Hours/Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 3:30pm.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. Seven (7) years of recent, satisfactory, full time, paid experience as a carpenter, at least two (2) years of which must have been spent in duties of a supervisory nature; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent.

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience in carpentry within commercial living dwellings.
• Extensive knowledge of NYC DOB, DOH, and FDNY regulations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, if necessary.
• Familiarity with the specific needs and challenges of working in homeless services facilities.
• Experience in a government or public service environment.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.