SUPERVISOR CARPENTER

Job Description

1. Supervise and train staff.
2. Conduct field inspections to ensure work is performed adequately.
3. Oversee scheduled appointments to ensure: court cases, violations, routine work tickets, fire jobs, and move outs are addressed in a timely manner.
4. Order material, tools and equipment; analyze data; prepare reports.
5. Monitor staff; perform quality control inspections of shops and work sites.
6. Review blueprints; attend pre-bid and pre-design meetings for contract work.
7. Inspect contractor work; review schedules; ensure appointments are kept.
8. Estimate job requirements from plans and specifications and perform field surveys.
9. Dispatch Carpenters to daily assignments and emergencies.
10. Conduct interviews for new hires.

Note: Selective candidate may travel Citywide on various initiatives.

NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services held a filing period for promotional civil service Exam 6544 for the title of Supervisor Carpenter that closed on June 23, 2026. Therefore, applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered; likewise, applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.

Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please click on the link below:
https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

SUPERVISOR CARPENTER - 92071

Qualifications

1. Seven (7) years of recent, satisfactory, full time, paid experience as a carpenter, at least two (2) years of which must have been spent in duties of a supervisory nature; or
2. A satisfactory equivalent.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.