Manager, Carpentry & Painting

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is seeking an experienced and skilled Manager of Carpentry and Painting to lead and support construction, renovation, and maintenance efforts across our campus. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with strong leadership abilities and a deep background in carpentry, painting, and facilities operations.

You will oversee daily operations, supervise skilled trades staff, and collaborate closely with Laboratory leadership and scientific teams to maintain and enhance a world-class research environment.

• Designs, lays out, constructs, modifies, and maintains buildings.
• Works with wood, wood products, plastics, and other materials common to the construction industry.
• Uses hand, portable, and fixed tools common to the building and cabinetmaking industries.
• Works from prints, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Performs complex construction tasks requiring a high degree of technical skill and experience.
• Supervises and directs carpentry and painting staff in the performance of their duties.
• Enforcement of safety including wearing proper PPE for the department
• Orders necessary supplies, equipment, and services from approved vendors.
• Interacts with Laboratory management and scientific staff to determine construction and maintenance needs for Laboratory buildings.
• Manages carpentry and painting operational budgets

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of carpentry experience
• Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role preferred

Skills:

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and technical drawings
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, tools, and safety practices

Why Join CSHL?

This position offers the opportunity to work in a stable, well-supported environment that values skilled tradespeople and the critical role they play in maintaining high-quality facilities.

We recognize the importance of craftsmanship, safety, and collaboration. You'll be part of a team where your expertise is respected, your voice is heard, and your work directly supports groundbreaking scientific research.

How to Apply:

Apply here to bring your craftsmanship and leadership to a mission-driven institution at the forefront of science.

Position ID: 01335

Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The hourly rate for this role is $40.53-$49.53. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor