CARPENTER FOREMAN - Wayne County Government

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES

The Carpenter Foreman will be responsible for all of the duties listed, but not limited to the following: perform general management of a construction site; conduct health and safety inspections; ensure all building codes are met; directly supervise and coordinate activities of Carpenter Sub-Foreman and carpentry tradesmen. The Carpenter Foreman is responsible for providing technical expertise and ensuring that all safety procedures are followed; train new employees: plan and issue work schedules; discipline procedures; complete daily time sheets, overtime records and requisitions, order materials and distribute supplies and equipment. Along with duties inherent in the supervision of employees, the Carpenter Foreman, may work directly with the public, and is expected to facilitate a professional relationship.

Required Tasks

• Perform general management of the construction site
• Supervise carpentry staff
• Conduct health and safety inspections
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics & diagrams.
• Work independently with little supervision & perform other duties as assigned.
• Operate Power Saws, planes, drills, router, etc.
• Repair/Replace lock and electric door operators.
• Repair/Replace entrance doors and swing doors
• Remodel offices and other work areas.
• Repair office furniture and fabricate furniture and hang pictures.
• Construction storage building and booths.
• Fabricate doors, cabinets, work benches, etc.
• Fabricate special concrete forms.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid State of Michigan Operators License
• Completion of the Carpenter Apprenticeship Program
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification will be subject to multiple Criminal background Investigations.

Experience Requirements

• Ten (10) years as Journeyman Foreman
• At least five (5) years within the last eight (8) years of experience as a Commercial Carpenter

THIS IS A 2ND SHIFT POSITION WITH WORKING HOURS OF 3:00PM - 11:30PM.