Carpenters Foreman
Trinity Health
Saint Mary's Waterbury, CT · posted Oct 19, 2026
What this posting says about education
“Work requires knowledge normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.”
The posting
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Come join the Engineering team at Saint Mary's Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.
Schedule : Full-Time, 40 Hours- Day Shift
Position Purpose:
Under the general supervision of the Manager, Facilities, leads, schedules, coordinates and expedites all work pertaining to the Carpentry and Painting functions according to established hospital priorities and applicable codes. Completes work with a limited degree of management oversight. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience. Identifies key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data. Takes a broad perspective to problems and spots new, less obvious solutions. Position may require working and leading a team at either campus or alternative sites. Work schedule may include day, evening, night, weekends or overtime hours.
What you will do:
- Coordinates the work of assigned personnel engaged in various carpentry and painting tasks associated with renovation, maintenance and repair of building spaces throughout the Hospital including office spaces, patient areas, operating rooms, etc.
- Schedules staff according to departmental workload to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
- Monitors daily job performance of employees according to departmental guidelines.
- Provides training and orientation of department staff to assist in maintaining staff’s competency.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Work requires knowledge normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of HVAC experience. Lead or supervisory experience in an institutional healthcare or equivalent environment is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize and lead a large group of employees and maintain discipline and morale.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, building and fire codes, specifications and diagrams.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English and to understand written and oral instructions is required.
- Work requires the analytical ability necessary to resolve the day‑to‑day problems related to leading the work of others. Work requires the ability to assign, distribute and follow up on the work of other employees within the unit; provide input into the performance appraisals of assigned employees; and enforce unit work rules and policies.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations associated with Engineering Services.
Physical and Mental Effort:
- Workload and schedule is heavy. Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles
- Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.
- Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as eye protection, ear protection, masks, gloves, and other necessary equipment when handling materials or solvents.
- Must be able to operate and maintain shop machinery safely and take all necessary precautions.
- Must be able to stand, sit, bend, crouch, kneel, and climb for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to push/pull/lift objects over 100 lbs.
- Must be willing and able to work in outdoor environments while being exposed to the elements – hot, cold, rain, snow, wind, and other conditions.
- Must be able to perform difficult manipulative, gross body and hand-eye coordination skills.
Compensation and Benefits:
At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.
Pay Range: $30.10- $48.15 /per hour
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
- Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
- Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
- Well-being Initiative
- Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health
Ministry/Facility Information
Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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