Carpenter Shop Supervisor
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Job Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
05-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department
Facilities Operations - Administrative OfficeJob Family
AdministratorVassar College is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees by promoting an environment of transparency and respect for differences. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the qualifications of a posting. If you need to request an accommodation to fully participate in the search process please contact .
Job Description
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Manager of Building Trades the Carpenter Shop Supervisor is responsible for managing general carpentry door window lock and glass related maintenance and repairs for all campus buildings facilities and housing. This role is responsible for ensuring that all work is ticketed and completed in alignment with operational protocols and college policy.
Position responsibilities:
Manages carpentry window door and lock work orders through the facilities operations ticketing system; determines staffing schedules work assignments monitors progress evaluates quality of work and resolves the request.
Supervise a team of skilled carpenters glazier and locksmith including hiring providing feedback and effectively supporting their work through effective communication and conflict resolution.
Maintain records of work requests completed projects and related expenses to observe trends and plan maintenance.
Ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety guidelines for safe operating practices including reporting and resolving safety issues to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
Purchases equipment and supplies in alignment with Vassar purchasing policies and procedures and in coordination with other Facilities Operations leaders to ensure effective management of resources and proper reconciliation of expenses.
Coordinates work schedule with supervisors of other maintenance trade groups and outside contractors to maximize efficiency through timely completion of jobs.
Required knowledge skills and abilities:
High school diploma vocational training or equivalent required.
Seven years of carpentry trade shop experience required.
Knowledge of carpentry tools methods and mathematical skills to complete carpentry projects.
Prior supervisory and/or project management experience required.
Experience using office technology to communicate and organize work
Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:
Experience working in a unionized environment
Experience working in higher education
Experience with using systems to track work orders
Compensation
The starting annual base salary range for this position is $77300- $100500 (USD)
When extending an offer Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity budget and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Fashion Retail
- CNC Milling Machine
- Machining
- CNC
- Vehicle Maintenance
- CNC Lathe
- Fabrication
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Supervising Experience
- Woodworking
