Trades Supervisor (Electrical)

About the position

New Hanover County is seeking an experienced Electrical Trades Supervisor to join our Facilities Management Department. The New Hanover County Facilities Management department oversees the maintenance and upkeep of all county owned buildings and facilities as well as energy sustainability through our utility management program. We are a dynamic team of trades professionals, custodians, supervisors and administrative staff who work every day to make our facilities the best in North Carolina. Ideal candidates for the Facilities Management department should possess a strong work ethic, have the ability to prioritize schedules, and a true desire to serve the employees and citizens of New Hanover County.

Responsibilities

• Supervises two or more full-time staff, prioritizes and assigns work; conducts performance evaluations; ensures staff is trained; and makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Creates work schedules and assigns maintenance and repair work orders to appropriate Technicians and Specialists.
• Creates and implements preventative maintenance and inspection schedules for County buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Oversees acquisition of materials and services for repairs from appropriate vendors.
• Coordinates and oversees contractor PM service and repairs on elevators and generators at various county sites.
• Assists with repairs to County buildings and facilities.
• Coordinates with contractors and vendors for larger projects, as needed.
• Trains new and current employees.
• Works on-call shifts and reports after hours and weekends for emergencies.
• Performs work with regular and predictable attendance consistently meeting the scheduling needs as required by the county.
• Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, and three (3) years of experience demonstrating supervisory ability; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Current NC Electrical License required.
• Valid Driver's License (from any state) and good driving record required at time of application.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required by first date of employment with good driving record.

Benefits

• Employer paid 401k contributions
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system
• Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community