Electrical Supervisor

$61,110 - $63,627/Yr

University of Colorado - Orono, ME

Full-time - Mid Level

Orono, ME

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Electrical Supervisor at the University of Maine is responsible for overseeing skilled electric trades staff, ensuring efficient operations within the Facilities Management Department. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating maintenance activities, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining a safe working environment and ensuring that all electrical systems are functioning optimally.

Responsibilities

• Supervises skilled electric trades staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, and ensuring staff training.
• Coordinates department activities, determining maintenance needs and preparing work orders.
• Assists in monitoring the department budget, reviewing and approving expenditures, and allocating resources.
• Monitors and maintains inventory, requisitioning supplies when levels are low.
• Prepares and maintains operational records, logs, reports, and related documents.
• Participates in complex maintenance and operations activities.
• Performs maintenance and repairs in assigned skilled trade as necessary.
• Coordinates the work order system by assigning and gathering information on work orders.
• Determines scope and direction of projects between replacement or repair.
• Performs inspections of repairs and systems to ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes.
• Determines project staffing, both internal and contract staff.
• Designs and develops installation plans.
• Develops cost estimates and orders all necessary supplies.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven experience in electrical trades and supervisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, maintenance, and safety standards.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in preparing operational records and reports.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Familiarity with work order management systems.
• Knowledge of project management principles.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical.