Electrical Supervisor Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose of Classification

 

Supervises Electricians and trades helpers in the repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems.

 

Distinguishing Characteristics:

 

This is fourth in a series of four classifications. This classification typically reports to an Assistant Director.

 

Examples of Duties

 

Hires, coaches, reviews, supervises, and terminates assigned employees, or makes effective suggestions and recommendations that are given particular weight regarding the employment status of assigned employees.

 

Schedules, assigns, plans, and monitors the work of electrical shop personnel performing a variety of electrical projects.

 

Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules, priority of electrical expenditures, and procedures for equipment and appliance maintenance.

 

Reviews plans for future buildings, and inspects new buildings to ensure compatibility with existing electrical codes and maintenance standards.

 

Prepares material and labor estimates.

 

Monitors the acquisition and use of materials.

 

Maintains time, payroll, work order, material, equipment, and other electrical shop records, and submits reports.

 

Trains or informs employees of new work methods or procedures, changes in safety regulations, work policies, electrical codes and standards, and the like.

 

Ensures budgeting guidelines are met; prioritizes shop expenditures to stay within budget and assists in preparation of capital and operations budgets.

 

Interprets University and department policies to assigned personnel and enforces safety regulations and adherence to proper codes and standards.

 

Inspects new construction and remodels.

 

Assists Engineers in design requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the electrical trade.

 

Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations.

 

Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques.

 

Knowledge of electrical applications for high and low voltage electrical systems.

 

Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of electrical system equipment and components.