Journey Carpenter Assistant Foreman ?9/1/83

Under minimal supervision of the Carpentry Shop Foreman, assists with the management of all shop-related work and personnel associated with the maintenance, upkeep, and renewal of the Evanston campus buildings’ and structures including exterior facades and roofs. Coordinates and implements various maintenance and related projects which includes estimating scope and costs, and supervising multiple crews including contractor support. Provides direction to staff with responsibility for managing and evaluating performance. Ensures timely completion of all shop-related paperwork and electronic approvals including service requests and timesheets. Cultivates good customer relations.

The role will support the department’s mission and values by exhibiting the following: inclusiveness, respect, initiative, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. The incumbent will strive to provide excellent service when performing job responsibilities and will practice safe work procedures, and follow safety rules at all times.

Please note: Must join LIU Local 681 upon the successful completion of 30 day probationary period. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license recognized by the State of Illinois, provide own reliable transportation, and purchase a University parking permit.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Supports the Foreman with the planning, direction and coordination of maintenance and renewal of building’ systems, to meet the established annual budget, including the hiring and management of contractors as required;
• Organizes work for planned and unscheduled maintenance tasks directed to carpentry staff for efficient and effective performance;
• Performs trade-specific work on campus including repairs to doors, walls, floors, ceilings, etc., glazing and window repairs, repairs of roofs and other exterior building elements, builds countertops, cabinet fabrication and furniture repair, etc.
• Maintains good order and discipline among personnel consistent with University and departmental policies, initiating commendatory or corrective action as appropriate;
• Evaluates completed work for quality and neatness;
• Identifies and recommends employee safety, technical, soft-skill training, and professional development opportunities as required to ensure optimum unit performance and development;
• Prepares written and oral reports on the condition, renewal needs, and routine maintenance of facilities, components, and related activities including post-incident summaries and root cause analyses;
• Interviews and recommends hiring or promotion of qualified staff, and performs annual employee performance reviews of subordinate personnel;
• Estimates carpentry- related project work scope, budgets, and timelines;

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
• Minimum two (2) or more years of supervisory experience in planning, directing, and coordinating shop-related work or (1) year of supervisory experience in planning, directing, and coordinating shop-related work and a general knowledge of Northwestern’s maintenance and renewal procedures’
• Five (5) years of work experience in general and finished carpentry at the journeyman level;
• Be a member of Laborers Local 681, or join after one month of employment;
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license recognized by the State of Illinois, provide own reliable transportation, and purchase a University parking permit.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Thorough knowledge of the tools, application methods and standard trade safety practices;
• Complete knowledge of the proper handling, mixing and disposal of toxic or potentially hazardous materials;
• Excellent written & oral communications & listening skills;
• Exceptional customer relationship skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment;
• Physical ability to climb and descend ladders work on scaffolding lift or other support apparatus and to work in cramped quarters. Dexterity is necessary for the use of tools and manipulation of materials;
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to effectively motivate work groups toward defined and agreed upon common goals;
• Ability to perform calculations applicable to field of experience;
• Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing of continuous improvement;
• Helpful, respectful, approachable, collaborative, team oriented;
• Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment;
• Integrates health and safety precautions into daily activities;
• Proficiency with mobile devices including iOS.
• General knowledge of local building codes
• Ability to read blue prints

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team;
• Plans ahead, manages time well and arrives on time;
• Familiarity with zone maintenance models;
• Working knowledge of BOCA, ADA, State, Local, and other associated building codes;
• Successfully uses multiple software program independently. Software may include Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, CMMS Systems, and Peoplesoft;
• Recommends improvements and opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs;
• Analytical skills including critical thinking, decision making, trouble shooting and problem solving, reading and interpreting technical drawings;
• Achieves a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes, honoring University and Department policies and all regulatory requirements.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.