Building Maintenance Assistant Supervisor

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Maryland Line, MARYLAND

We are seeking a Building Maintenance Assistant Supervisor .

Supervisor Job Responsibilities/Essential Tasks

  • Prepare, schedule and supervise the work layout for the maintenance, alteration and repair of building structures and components.
  • Perform carpentry, roof, paint and lock shop tasks.
  • Keep records of time and materials used for each job.
  • Supervise carpentry, roof, paint and lock shop jobs requiring a high degree of skill.
  • Provide assistance on complex jobs.
  • Provide estimates of personnel and material required for a job.
  • Assign carpentry, roof, paint and lock shop jobs, oversee masonry work.
  • Requisition materials from warehouse or purchases materials from suppliers.
  • Inspect scaffolding and hazardous work to ensure proper safety measures are being observed.
  • Keep records and compiles reports of work performed by carpentry crew.
  • Plan and schedule projects, estimate time and materials, supervise subordinates, maintain records and file and prepare reports.
  • Review all work orders before and after completion.
  • Provide mentoring/training to staff members
  • Assist in Hiring and training new employees.
  • Developing training materials and conducting training sessions and workshops.
  • Monitoring both individual and team job performance metrics through Maximo (CMMS). Inform supervisors of completed and outstanding work orders.
  • Schedules, assigns responsibility, reviews and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing and motivating employees.
  • Assisting with other administrative tasks, when required.
  • Attend and participate in meetings regarding work to be done; attend training classes.
  • Must have the ability to respond to emergency needs 24/7 as required.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of the carpentry trade.
  • Thorough knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials.
  • Skill in the use of carpentry tools and woodworking equipment.
  • Ability to prepare and work from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to rig scaffolds.
  • Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent. 
  • Six years’ experience in the indicated field, including 2 years’ experience in a similar supervisor/lead role.
  • Experience with liaising between management and employees.
  • Exceptional ability to motivate employees and foster teamwork.
  • Proficiency in monitoring and reporting job performance metrics.
  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, excel (Microsoft products)
  • Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Requirements

  • Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications or professional license preferred.

Classified Title: Carpentry Assistant Shop Supervisor
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OG
Starting Salary Range: Min $49,920 - Max $87,36 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Building Operations and Maintenance
Personnel area: University Administration 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.


The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .

Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at [email protected] . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu .

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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