Electric Shop Supervisor

1. Coordinates the timely completion of work orders and duties assigned to the Electrical Shop and instructs Electrical Shop personnel in advanced electrical techniques/methods. Coordinates, plans, schedules and assigns electrical work to all electrical shop staff. Supervises the work performed, leading and coaching as necessary to ensure that the work performed meets all required building codes, specifications and safety regulations. Stays current on local building codes and educates staff on changes, developments, new technology and standards in the trade. Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure that it has been properly and appropriately completed and is in accordance with the work requested on the work order. Performs electrical work throughout the college campus and in various college buildings, dormitories, historic homes, office buildings and large facilities. Responds to assigned work orders with a sense of urgency and ensures appropriate and timely resolution. Operates mobile electronic devices to access, update, and complete work orders to include all appropriate information to reflect action taken, labor hours, parts, materials and other historical and cost related items.

2. Responsible for distribution, preventive maintenance, repair and installation of the primary electrical power systems throughout the entire College. Maintains all aspects of electrical distribution throughout various points on campus. Maintains electrical equipment and devices associated with the gas/oil-fired boilers, chilled water units, air compressors, pumps, solenoid operation valves, and other control devices.

Supervises, inspects, and performs a variety of complex/expert level electrical troubleshooting, maintenance and repair duties to eliminate faults and malfunctions in the imperative and defective electrical systems and equipment throughout the entire college campus and in various college buildings, dormitories, historic homes, office buildings and large facilities. Makes recommendations for the electrical repair and maintenance, as well as electrical equipment replacement in buildings and facilities. Recommends appropriate purchases of new equipment, materials and tools for preventive maintenance, electrical installations, and electrical repairs and maintenance. Consults and advises on large scale, complex work and renovations outsourced to contractors. May act on behalf of the Deputy Director of Facilities Operations in his absence.

5. Manages limited resources on an extremely tight budget. Stays current on new technology and looks to the future to implement changes in the College’s electrical systems to save money and make the campus more efficient and environmentally friendly. Explores and uses energy efficient bulbs, supplies, and equipment whenever possible. Organizes and maintains fluorescent bulbs, batteries, ballasts, and other equipment, as appropriate, for recycling.

Demonstrates safety knowledge by practicing and adhering to all proper safety procedures and OSHA regulations pertaining to the electrical trade. Consistently wears/uses appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Responsible for ensuring that furniture, floors, walls, and surrounding work area is protected from dust and debris while work is being performed. Also responsible for ensuring that all job sites are thoroughly cleaned when work has been completed.