UNIV - Carpenter & Paint Shops Trades Manager - Facilities Management
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The Trades Manager is responsible for supervising and directing the daily operations of both the Carpenter and Paint Shops at MUSC. This position ensures the efficient safe and cost-effective completion of all carpentry and painting/coating work across the University and Hospital. The manager oversees shop personnel job assignments scheduling materials procurement and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role also includes administrative oversight such as hiring training budgeting and performance evaluations while coordinating with other Facilities units to ensure continuity of service.Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
ClassifiedCost Center
CC000054 Carpentry ShopPay Rate Type
HourlyPay Grade
University-06
Pay Range
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40Work Shift
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Trades Manager is responsible for supervising and directing the daily operations of both the Carpenter and Paint Shops at MUSC. This position ensures the efficient safe and cost-effective completion of all carpentry and painting/coating work across the University and Hospital. The manager oversees shop personnel job assignments scheduling materials procurement and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role also includes administrative oversight such as hiring training budgeting and performance evaluations while coordinating with other Facilities units to ensure continuity of service.
Job Responsibilities:
- Plans supervises and directs all activities for both the Carpenter and Paint Shops.
- Assigns and reviews work orders for mechanics painters and technicians; ensures completeness and quality of work.
- Supervises installation and repair of structural elements and coating systems throughout the University and Hospital.
- Coordinates work schedules to ensure timely project completion and minimizes disruption to departments.
- Inspects job sites regularly to ensure compliance with OSHA DHEC and MUSC safety policies.
- Reviews and reads blueprints and construction plans; coordinates inter-shop collaboration to resolve challenges.
- Interviews hires and evaluates prospective and current shop employees; has authority over personnel actions including hiring termination and disciplinary recommendations.
- Manages EPMS process and performance reviews in alignment with University guidelines.
- Provides leadership through consistent communication employee rounding and positive reinforcement.
- Supports shop safety programs tracks employee compliance with training and conducts meetings to reinforce expectations.
- Manages shop inventory; orders materials supplies and tools for both shops and signs off on deliveries.
- Provides input on budget planning and purchasing to support operational needs.
- Maintains documentation on work orders project status supply usage and contractor activity.
- Ensures backorders are followed up and that inventory needs do not delay scheduled work.
- Utilizes AiM (AssetWorks) and other MUSC tools to manage and track work effectively.
- Ensures accurate and timely data entry of work orders labor hours and materials used.
- Continuously seeks opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance shop efficiency through system use.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and four years professional carpentry painting or related trades experience. Knowledge of OSHA safety standards building codes and coating systems. Strong leadership planning and interpersonal skills. Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings. Proficient in Microsoft Office and work order management systems.
5 years of experience in facilities maintenance or construction trades including supervisory experience preferred.
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Continuous) Ability to climb. (Continuous) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Continuous) Ability to work below ground. (Continuous) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Continuous) Ability to bend. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Frequent) Possess good grip strength. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more assisted. (Frequent) Ability to carry objects on plane on ladders upstairs etc. weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull equipment carts. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision corrected. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity with correction. (Continuous) Ability to operate winches come-alongs jacks etc. (Continuous) Possess maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools both manual and powered. (Continuous) Ability to qualify physically for respirator use. (Continuous) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.
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