The Carpenter Foreman plans and supervises carpentry projects and coordinates the activities of the Carpenters assigned to various tasks. Interprets and reviews blueprints, sketches, and work orders. Determines appropriate work procedures and materials needed; assigns work to Carpenters and gives instructions on procedures and completion time. Observes proper maintenance of carpenter equipment and tools; assists Carpenters with difficult work assignments and situations; and attends confidential meetings with department’s administrative staff and Project Engineers to discuss projects, anticipate problems, forecast project timetables, and discuss the deployment of personnel.
Typical Duties
- Accountable for the supervision and evaluation of Carpentry staff
- Coordinates, prioritizes, assigns, and inspects work tasks on a daily basis
- Oversees the key and lock system for all buildings within the complex, maintaining log of all keys issued
- Attends Foreman and confidential meetings with department heads, project managers, etc.
- Coordinates work projects with other trades and staff to assure the timely completion of a project
- Forecast project time tables, arranges for the deployment of personnel, and calculate the quantity of materials needed.
- Procures required repair and part manuals for new existing equipment (mechanical, patient care, and medical)
- Tracks personnel used, hours, and timeliness of services
- Troubleshoots payroll problems for staff
- Monitors daily schedules and approves vacation according to guidelines of vacation policy
- Inventories supplies and working tools to assure a par level is maintained, recommending the procurement of equipment, supplies, and services prior to exhaustion
- Assures equipment is maintained and in working order
- Prepares reports on equipment condition and repairs of equipment
- Maintains daily record of work completed including work orders, emergency work orders, and preventative maintenance
- Trains and coordinates training of staff on new equipment and/or procedures
- Functions in the capacity of a Carpenter as circumstances require
- Makes use of County supplies and utilities in the most efficient and cost-effective way
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Expert in and adheres to the existing contractual agreement, hospital policy, municipal codes, and regulatory agency requirements for a hospital relative to a Carpenters’ scope of work
- Expertise in the use of standard machine tools used in a carpenter shop environment
- Expert ability to read blueprints, manuals, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerance of times to be made or repaired
- Ability to perform the essential job duties listed in the job summary and typical duties
- Ability to walk extensively, lift moderately heavy objects, climb ladders, and stairs
- Ability to consistently push, pull, twist, turn, bend, kneel, stoop, lift and reach above shoulder and stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and various levels of management
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
Degrees and transcripts from non-U.S. accredited institutions must be translated and certified to the US equivalent academic credentials by a recognized US education interpreter service
COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER