Electrical Foreman

Position Objective:  
The Electrical Foreman is responsible for the execution of maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical power systems, communication infrastructure, signal systems, equipment, and lighting for County facilities. The Foreman supervises with decision-making authority for staffing and provides a variety of advanced level work related to the maintenance and repair of electrical systems including installation, preventative maintenance and service calls   Must become acquainted with operational needs of facilities and responsible handle confidentiality, security and safety protocols associated with varying work environments. Essential Functions:

• Oversee the execution of maintenance, repair, and testing of electrical power systems, communication infrastructure, signal systems, equipment, and lighting for county facilities.
• Ensures operational readiness of critical life safety and emergency systems through scheduled tests.
• Tests emergency generators and batteries, including checking oil and water levels. 
• Oversees preventive maintenance of assigned systems in accordance with established schedules. 
• Ensures that electrical work in compliance with NEC and local regulations.
• Maintains records of work performed.
• Perform licensed electrician functions as necessary. Including emergency maintenance requests as required.
• Interview and hire new team members, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood.
• Lead and work alongside your team, set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
• Recommend personnel, equipment and supply needs during planning and budgeting exercises.
• Assign work orders in a manner to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate work team activities with other foreman and management personnel as necessary.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of assigned personnel and outside vendors.
• Responsible for requisitioning and maintaining inventories of maintenance materials, supplies, tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Participate in “On Call” for a week at time on a 24-hour basis.   The schedule is on a rotating basis between other maintenance staff as assigned.
• Responsible for the removal of snow and maintenance of sidewalks, entrances, parking lots and driveways as necessary in assigned areas.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures

Education and/or Experience:

• Licensed in the State of South Dakota as a Journeyman with 5 years’ experience on County systems or Journeyman with 8 years’ experience or as a Master Electrician. 
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Contractor’s license preferred
• Five years increasing responsibility in construction experience.
• Two years successful supervisory experience.
• A valid Driver’s License
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Utilize a PC and the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and an electronic work order and inventory management system.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential position functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Upper body strength is a requisite to lift, transport, position, put, install, remove a maximum of 50 lbs. unassisted; and lift, transport, position, put, install, remove a maximum of 80 lbs. with assistance.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry moderate to heavy amounts of weights; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized hand and power tools and equipment; operate assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone, in-person and in writing.

Working Environment:

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor field environments; travel from site to site; exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions.  Work environment is informal, team-oriented, having both routine and variable tasks with variable pace and pressure.  
• Subject to calls to assist staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week including holidays and weekends.
• Work performed in detention facilities, often within inmate cells or adjacent pipe chases. Work within a secure detention perimeter and around inmates requires strict adherence to security protocols. 
• Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlines.
• Some travel may be required for training and meetings.

Salary : $32