Summary:
Under general supervision of the Manager of Maintenance & Repair plans coordinates and supervises activities of carpenters to design construct install maintain and repair wood fixtures and install flooring materials. Estimates time labor and materials needed for project. Prepares and maintains related records and reports.

Responsibilities:
Supervises carpenter including interviewing recommending selection training scheduling assigning work and evaluating performance. Recommends salary adjustments and as necessary disciplinary action including termination.



Receives work orders for rebuilding or repairing of furniture walls windows and frames custom cabinet making medical exhibits installation and replacement of Formica tops floor and ceiling tiles installation of fixtures dry wall handrails locks hardware ceramic tile packing crates and similar projects.



Estimates time labor and materials required to complete project. Orders necessary supplies equipment. Determines need for and recommends selection of subcontractor services to supervisor for approval; may solicit bids for materials and/or services making recommendations based on submitted bids.



Sets priority for project schedules with user department and coordinates work with other trades supervisors as necessary. Adjusts schedule as necessary.



Visits work sites to assure satisfactory progression and to provide functional guidance to carpenters. Assures work performed according to established safety standards. Inspects completed work.



Prepares and maintains records and reports of projects.



Participates in development of policies and procedures for department and carpenter shop.

Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

High School level of knowledge with courses in blueprint reading carpentry and woodworking.



Completion of a four year apprenticeship program or equivalent on-the-job training.



Supervisory skills to direct and evaluate work of subordinate trades personnel.



Analytical and organizational skills to plan schedule and coordinate work projects and to prepare estimates and other appropriate materials.



Knowledge of carpentry including design construction and repair of a variety of wooden fixtures and structures.



EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five years experience performing full range of carpenter*s duties.



Works in shop area with frequent walking to other areas of hospital to visit work sites.



Some exposure to dust dirt noise and power tools when visiting work sites or when providing functional guidance to subordinates.



Hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety precautions.

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union