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Boston College lists this Assistant Supervisor, Carpentry Operations opportunity in chestnut hill, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Carpentry SupervisorLocation: Multi-Campus (Travel between 4–5 local campus sites required) Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Essential Personnel – Subject to emergency response) Job Type: Full-timeAbout the RoleAre you a skilled trade professional who excels at leadership, scheduling, and high-level communication?We are looking for an Assistant Carpentry Supervisor to lead our day-to-day Carpentry, Paint, and Lock Shop operations across 4 to 5 campus locations. While a solid technical background in carpentry is important, this role is less about custom fabrication—which we farm out to specialty vendors—and more about keeping our campuses safe, functional, and running smoothly for our students, faculty, and administration. As a key leader for our unionized team, you will act as the bridge between hands-on trade work and campus administration. If you are tech-savvy, proactive, organized, and energized by solving daily operational challenges, we want to hear from you.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership & Supervision: Guide, mentor, and supervise union staff across 4–5 distinct campus locations. Inspect finished work to ensure top-quality standards.Work Order & Workflow Management: Prioritize, assign, and track daily work orders across the Carpentry, Paint, and Lock Shops using modern management tools to keep projects moving on schedule.Administrative & Stakeholder Communication: Partner effectively with school administration, department heads, and business partners. Serve as a clear, professional communicator for trade-related needs.Budget & Material Control: Order necessary tools, materials, and supplies efficiently while managing shop budgets—with a strong focus on controlling and authorizing overtime.Multi-Task Management: Balance multiple ongoing work orders, maintenance routines, and unexpected daily priorities without missing deadlines.Emergency Preparedness: Serve as essential personnel, responding swiftly to campus emergencies when needed to maintain safety and security.Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $86,000 to $107,500; salary commensurate with relevant experience.Requirements Qualifications & Skills Experience: Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or managing a large, complex building portfolio. Education & Credentials: Associate or Bachelor's Degree preferred, or active State Licensure / Construction Trade Certifications. Tech Proficiency: Comfortable with digital tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Chat, Drive), and Smartsheet. Experience with electronic work order systems and digital timekeeping is a major plus. Leadership & Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound operational decisions independently. Licensure: Must hold and maintain a valid Driver's License. Physical Requirements Ability to physically navigate multiple campus properties daily. Comfort walking significant distances, climbing stairs, and using ladders as standard parts of site inspections and emergency response.Closing StatementBoston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:Tuition remission for EmployeesTuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirementsGenerous Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceLow-Cost Life InsuranceEligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement PlansPaid Holidays AnnuallyGenerous Sick and Vacation PayAdditional benefits can be found on College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at
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chestnut hill, MA, 02467, US
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