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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

J-O-B Shop Foreman

Carpenter Shop Foreperson       Posting Period:  OPEN Carpenter Shop        Salary Grade:    7

Duties: Supervises, instructs and coordinates the assignments of the Assistant Foreperson and 6 Carpenters involved in the construction of various types of structures, frames, and building structural parts.  Examines the work in progress and when completed, to assure compliance with specifications, special instructions, and sound trade practices.  May serve as working supervisor and perform all the duties of the employee being supervised.  Possesses knowledge of building codes of the city of Chicago and their application.  Determines and coordinates the staffing, material, and equipment needed for individual jobs.  Interviews all new applicants and provides the recommendation for hire to the Associate Director of Physical Plant Operations. Uses scaffolding, ladders and lift equipment as required to perform carpentry work and to make inspections of work performed by others.  Makes inspections of work performed by tradesmen on the job site. Area of responsibility exceeds 850,000 square feet and requires extensive walking and the use of stairs.  Makes routine checks of maintenance needs in various parts of the building on a daily basis.  Works with and lifts fairly heavy pieces of material or equipment in areas that may be subject to dust, fumes, heat or cold, and may be inside close and dirty spaces, and may produce minor abrasions and bruises.  

  Qualifications: Minimum 5 years carpentry and supervisory experience required. Must have the ability to supervise six
carpenters and direct work details encompassing all aspects of the building trade.  The ability to analyze emergency situations accurately and take appropriate action necessary.  Must be able to communicate written/verbally in a professional manner.

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