Supervisor, Electrical

The Supervisor, Electrical manages the activities and personnel of electrical crafts within the university, supporting maintenance, renovations, and special projects, as well as new construction. The Supervisor provides electrical consultation services and electrical job estimates to department project managers and in response to client inquiry requests.

• Supervises all electrical functions of all buildings, including monitoring crew job performance
• Disseminates and monitors all electrical service work orders
• Revises crew members sign-in logs daily
• Approves requests for time off
• Purchases materials required for maintaining all buildings electrical services and for new projects
• Meets as required with supervisors, vendors, and contractors to gather and relay all information to the crew and to ensure all jobs are performed to the highest standard

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• Full-time or Part-time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• May train and counsel subordinate(s). May provide feedback to a supervisor regarding other employees' performance, but does not make hiring and dismissal recommendations.

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 8000 hours of electrical school

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• Journeyman Electrician License is required

• None

Knowledge:

• Strong electrical knowledge; knowledge of the electrical code.

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office; strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good time management skills

Abilities:

• Ability to supervise a team;
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an inside and outdoor environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements. Work involves occasional exposure to demolition and construction sites, and elements such as adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust
• Position requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, climbing, and frequent reaching
• May be required to work in a confined space, in a high, dangerous place, or be exposed to vibration
• May occasionally be exposed to hazardous driving conditions and work near moving mechanical parts
• May on rare occasions be exposed to potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents or chemicals
• May be exposed to the loud noises of a construction site, and of chillers, generators, motors, and grinders
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on a ladder. Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Must have the ability to move items of up to 50lbs.
• May be required to drive or operate the university's vehicle
• Position is on call 24 hours a day for electrical incidents

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Decision Making

• Demonstrates the ability to make informed decisions in a timely manner.
• Assimilates and/or secures relevant information to assess the risks and benefits of alternatives.
• Considers impact of decision in the long and short term.

Communicates Effectively

• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with courtesy.
• Carefully listens to customer or thoroughly reads correspondence, and uses good judgment to respond appropriately. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Communicates requests for further action or resources to appropriate individuals with tact.

Equipment Operation

• Demonstrates the essential skills required to use equipment and tools needed to perform job duties and responsibilities.
• Follows maintenance and operation procedures and safety rules to minimize equipment malfunctions and prevent personal injuries.

Supervision

• Supervises the work of staff employees.
• Sets clear goals and expectations within reasonable timeframes.
• Motivates staff through constructive feedback, challenging assignments, and recognition of achievements.
• Provides mentorship and guidance by sharing expertise and best practices.
• Supports staff by providing essential resources, professional development opportunities, and open communication.
• Promptly addresses performance issues with appropriate measures and discretion.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.