<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Reporting to the Foreman of Trades, the Lead Carpenter is responsible for a wide range of maintenance duties and general repairs, monitoring and providing general up-keep, and ensuring the College facilities are maintained at a high standard, including but not limited to: roofing, flooring, dry-wall, ceilings, windows, finish work, doors and frames, gutters downspouts, fencing, and related interior and exterior items.</p> <p>This position requires participation in an on-call rotation schedule. In addition, this position is required to participate in general snow shoveling and removal, salting, sanding, and trash pick up as directed and as needed.</p> <p>Primary Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Organize and prioritize assignments under the direction of the Foreman of Trades; </li><li>Accurately and effectively read and follow plans, layouts, and written materials; </li><li>As directed, performs various work area "walk-throughs" to survey preventative maintenance and repair needs; </li><li>In absence of Foreman of Trades, works with the Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds to prioritize the daily workload of the department; </li><li>Arranges for facilities related supplies, equipment, and material purchases from vendors as needed; </li><li>As directed, performs various work area "walk-throughs" to survey preventative maintenance and repair needs; </li><li>Informs supervisor and/or office staff, in a timely manner, when facilities related supplies, equipment, and material purchases are needed; </li><li>Respond to and complete emergency repairs; </li><li>Repair and remodel various spaces as directed; </li><li>Construct framing, remove and demolish old and build new walls, put up Install and finish dry-wall, put up ceilings, perform finish work, lay floor tile and hang doors; </li><li>Repair, replace and/or install roofing, soffits, fascia, downspouts and gutters, fencing, and windows/screens/shades; </li><li>Perform minimal pest control tasks, as directed; </li><li>Maintain inventory of all tools, supplies and equipment. </li></ul> <p>General Expectations and Duties:</p> <ul> <li>It is expected that all work performed is in compliance with any applicable licensure requirements; </li><li>May be asked to communicate with, and direct the work of subcontractors and vendors; </li><li>Communicate regularly with management to meet the needs of the department; </li><li>Under general supervision, work independently within department standard operating procedures, referring all requests to purchase to the Foreman of Trades; </li><li>Must adhere to all safety practices and standards; </li><li>Provides timely response to work orders and assignments; </li><li>Perform duties independently according to broadly prescribed renovation and maintenance projects; </li><li>Effectively completes required administrative processes on request and effectively produces required documentation and reports; </li><li>Works collaboratively with B&G and other College employees; </li><li>Identifies and reports any items that are in need of repair and/or pose a safety hazard at both interior and exterior of buildings to Foreman, forwarding to B&G office issues that need immediate attention; </li><li>Responsible for keeping work area clean and safe at all times including company vehicle; </li><li>Provides responsible and reliable coverage; must occasionally be available for off-hour emergencies; </li><li>A reasonable amount of overtime may be required as necessary to meet the needs of the department; </li><li>May occasionally be required to perform various grounds or trades tasks, including but not limited to moving furniture, and assisting in set ups, as directed; </li><li>Assist with other B&G functions and perform other duties as directed. </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Occasionally oversees and provides hands on direction to students and temporary/casual workers as assigned. It is expected that this position will oversee the work of carpenters, and other personnel as directed. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma, G.E.D or equivalent required </li><li>A valid unrestricted Massachusetts driver's license required </li><li>Requires five (5) to ten (10) years hands-on full-time related commercial experience </li><li>Advanced/high-level skill in finish carpentry required </li><li>Must have overall working knowledge of general maintenance and repair operations and practices </li><li>Must have proven skills in the safe use of hand and power tools used in buildings and grounds maintenance </li><li>Basic working knowledge on the use of computers </li><li>Proven effective communication skills and a high level of professionalism and strong customer service orientation </li><li>Must have the ability to complete required daily administrative processes </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Two (2) to three (3) years of trade school or apprenticeship training preferred </li></ul> <p>Essential Characteristics:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated strong interpersonal and organizational skills; </li><li>Demonstrated history of being prompt and reliable; </li><li>Strong attention to detail; </li><li>Ability to be flexible in a changing fast paced environment; </li><li>Proven record of team orientation with demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex environment with constantly changing priorities; </li><li>Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to lift 75lbs occasionally and 50lbs often; </li><li>Ability to climb stairs and ladders. </li></ul> <p>Salary Range:</p> <p>$33.85 to $36.12 hourly</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.</p> <p>At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.</p> <p>Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.</p> <p>Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination</p> <p>Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.</p> <p>The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at</p> <p>https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf</p> <p>The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at</p> <p>https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf</p> <p>Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:</p> <p>Ann Coyne, Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance: Office 122, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 333-2212, ann.coyne@curry.edu.</p> <p>Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: 617-289-0111, FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:</p> <ul> <li>a cover letter; </li><li>a resume; and; </li><li>a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles. </li></ul> <p>By submitting an application, you are attesting the following:</p> <p>I certify that the facts set forth in this Application for Employment are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed, false statements, omissions, or misrepresentations may result in my dismissal. I authorize the Employer to make an investigation of any of the facts set forth in this application and release the Employer from any liability. The Employer may contact any listed references on this application.</p> <p>I acknowledge and understand that the company is an "at will' employer. Therefore, any employee (regular, temporary, or other type of category employee) may resign at any time, just as the Employer may terminate the employment relationship with any employee at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice to the other party.</p>