"Carpenter Lead"

Welcome to Land, Buildings & Real Estate:

Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University’s physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university’s academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford’s 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as “Caretakers of a LEGACY."

Department Introduction:

The Architectural Trades are an integral part of maintaining and improving the structures on campus. These shops provide a range of services to academic, research, library and special University facilities which include the following:

• Emergency Response
• Routine Maintenance
• Remodel Design Services
• Repairs & Alterations to Existing Structures
• All skilled craftspeople, many with decades of experience on campus, these technicians are a vital resource for anyone planning a remodeling project in their building.
• Need cabinets? Just moved into a new area and the space needs some modifications? From leaky roofs to lunchroom remodels, our Carpentry Shop is available for all of your building needs.

Services provided:

• New installations: cabinets, cubicle systems, flooring, etc.
• Maintenance and repair to all campus structures
• Custom woodworking
• Cabinetry
• Rough and finish carpentry
• Design for office furniture systems
• Tenant improvement work
• Permit required work

Job Responsibilities:

Employees in this classification are assigned the responsibility to lead and direct two or more other Carpenters in addition to performing the duties specified for the Maintenance Carpenter classification. The Carpenter Lead position also is tasked with assessing, communicating and calculating official estimates for potential projects at the request of the customer. Employees at this level do not have supervisory authority over other employees and are not expected to exercise independent judgment on final decisions regarding quality or quantity of work produced by such employees, or personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, discharge or disciplinary measures.

Characteristic Duties

The duties listed under this section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.

• Assign and explain tasks to workers based on instructions and specifications received from Supervisor.
• Inspect work for conformance with specifications.
• Train employees to meet quality and quantity standards.
• Advise supervisor of work progress.
• Assist Supervisor or other employees to solve task-related problems
• Record information on the work performed by others, maintain inventory records and track budgetary progress of large projects, keeping customers informed.
• Develop and create estimates for department projects to be used by the department and customers. Follow up on projects quoted that do not become work orders to understand what we can do to increase the pull through rate.
• Meet with customers requesting advice or options, guiding them to the best possible solution based on cost, quality and fit for the purpose of the request. Continually act as an LBRE ambassador on campus, spreading the awareness of our capabilities and passion for the maintenance and restoration of our LEGACY of buildings here on campus.
• Promote adherence to safety rules by ensuring that safety rules are followed and injuries are prevented at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

Carpenter Lead has all of the qualifications described in the Maintenance Carpenter specification plus the following qualifications:

• Must be skilled in coordinating with other trades and be able to solve task-related problems.
• Must have the ability to affect good working relationships with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and/or oral instructions and communicate those instructions to others.
• Must also be knowledgeable of applicable EH&S and OSHA rules, regulations and requirements.
• Must demonstrate strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and be comfortable with Excel and Google sheets for project estimation and tracking, and handheld applications as well.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Must have sufficient experience to qualify as a journey level carpenter, with approximately four years of actual work at the trade. This may include time spent in apprenticeship or in vocational training or a combination of equivalent education and work experience. Work in the construction or modification of technical laboratory environments is highly valued. Experience with online ordering systems such as SDI’s “IPM” and with Stanford’s EAM work order management system will shorten the learning curve. Extensive background managing subcontractors on scheduled work to Stanford’s quality standards is a plus. Familiarity with creating purchase orders on behalf of vendors and guiding them through our invoice processing system is critical. Architectural Trades also needs applicant to demonstrate the ability to source unique materials including flooring, laminates, countertops, raw materials and historically correct hardware for the restoration of building details in some cases dating back to the late 1800s.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk and work for up to 3 hours at a time without sitting, and perform the tasks expected of a Maintenance Carpenter.
• Ability to drive day or night.

Working Conditions

• May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions. Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Work Standards

• When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements. Must also comply with all OSHA health and safety standards.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote our Culture of Safety

Demonstrates the commitment to personal responsibility for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/ and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/hr processes-policiespolicies/labor relations-collective-bargaining.

The expected pay range for this position is $50.99 [step 1] to $ 61.76 [step 10] per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.