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Carpentry Shop Supervisor

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Norfolk, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounts Payable, Billing, Carpentry, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Corrective Action, Cost Estimates, Emergency Response, Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance Services, Needs Assessment, Order Management, Organizational Skills, PCard Transaction, People Management, Physical Demands, Piping, Product Testing, Pumps, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Retail Management, Risk, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Norfolk, VA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Description:

Job Summary

Full-Time and Permanent; Non-Exempt; 8 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year; Grade PP

Plans, coordinates, and supervises maintenance activities for assigned skilled trades personnel and contractors. Directs andoversees Trades Helpers and Level I, II, and III maintenance employees. Provides technical guidance, inspects major projects, and ensures work is completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with established standards. This role focuses on carpentry, plastering, and window shade-related skilled trades maintenance work.

General Responsibilities
  • Plan and distribute work assignments; explain work requirements and methods to staff.
  • Supervise maintenance personnel and contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.
  • Provide technical advice, production assistance, and inspect major projects.
  • Review work in progress for compliance with performance and safety standards.
  • Retrieve, prioritize, and manage work orders through a computerized work order management system.
  • Respond to email communications and resolve maintenance-related concerns.
  • Coordinate work with other maintenance shops and departments.
  • Perform journey-level and/or master-level skilled trade tasks as required.
  • Prepare cost estimates; approve orders for parts and materials; approve invoices and manage accounts payable.
  • Reconcile purchasing card transactions and investigate billing discrepancies.
  • Identify equipment needs and evaluate vendors and products.
  • Schedule and approve leave; evaluate performance; provide coaching and training; recommend corrective actions as needed.
  • Participate in hiring, promotion, and workforce development activities.
  • Coordinate structural repairs, decking installations, renovations, handicap ramps, window replacements, plastering, and floor and ceiling repairs.
  • Oversee carpentry services to minimize disruption to school or facility operations.
  • Maintain and repair heating and cooling water piping systems and pumps where applicable.
  • Maintain and repair fire sprinkler and standpipe systems.
  • Respond to emergency situations involving vandalism, system failures, or natural events.
  • Assign and manage work through the computerized work order system.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
  • High school diploma required, supplemented by appropriate apprenticeship training.
  • Considerable and progressively responsible experience in the assigned trade, including experience at a Level III (lead) capacity or equivalent.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience that provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
License/Certification
  • Valid automotive vehicle operators license approved by the appropriate motor vehicle authority.
  • Licenses required for the related Level III classifications supervised.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance trade methods, materials, equipment, and tools.
  • Knowledge of applicable local and national codes.
  • Ability to supervise employees and contractors effectively.
  • Ability to estimate costs, interpret diagrams and work orders, and enforce safety regulations.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain records, prepare reports, and use computer systems effectively.
Physical Requirements

Work is performed in both office and field environments and may involve lifting, bending, climbing, and regular site visits.

Work Conditions
  • Exposure to common hazards of the assigned trade; adherence to safety procedures and use of protective equipment required.
  • May require working inside and outside facilities and during unusual hours.
  • May involve responding to conditions with potential risk of injury, property damage, or emergency situations.


Working Place:

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Company :

2026 March 12 Virtual - Norfolk Public Schools

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