Electrician Supervisor presso Surry County Schools

ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR

NATURE OF WORK

 An employee in this class plans and supervises the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures in medium to large size school systems. Work involves organizing and planning the work of the electricians and assisting in the administration of procedures as they relate to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the electrical systems. The employee is expected to resolve most problems. Blueprints may accompany large installation jobs; however, the employee is expected to draw complementary sketches, supervise, and carry work to completion. Errors could produce serious consequences, including loss of human life and facilities. Work is performed under limited supervision. 

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REPORTS TO

Maintenance Director

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical repair and installation, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Possession of a North Carolina Electrical Contractor’s License preferred, or the ability to obtain one within two years.

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ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK 

• Plans and designs proposed primary and secondary electrical installations from blueprints, sketches, or diagrams. 
• Determines the type, sizes, and quality of wires, panel boards, switch boxes, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned job. 
• Requisitions materials as needed. 
• Draws sketches for electricians to follow in repair and/or installation jobs. 
• Supervises the maintenance, repair, testing, and installation of electrical equipment in existing buildings. 
• Makes inspections to diagnose electrical trouble and corrects the issue.
• Diagnoses equipment trouble and initiates corrective measures. 
• Assigns work to other employees in this class. 
• Provides training for remediation and new techniques. 
• Submits a cost estimate for the amount of materials and labor necessary for a particular job. 
• Reviews work of outside contractors for adherence to plans and specifications. 

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Considerable knowledge of the standard practices, materials, and processes of the electrical trade. 
• Considerable knowledge of the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical instruments, apparatus, and equipment. 
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment necessary to electrical work.
• Ability to understand and work from blueprints, schematics, sketches and oral instructions. 
• Ability to plan work and to develop designs from sketches and oral instructions. 
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of other electricians. 
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions. Ability to estimate and procure materials and labor. 
• Skill in effective oral and written communications
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including core drills, cherry pickers, scaffolds, electrical tools, etc. 
• Must be physically able to operate motor vehicles. 
• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 
• Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders, scaffolding, and/or in tight spaces. 
• Physical demand requirements are for Heavy Work.

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SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE 

Considerable experience in performing full range of tasks associated with electrical work.

Basic computer knowledge for office use.

Disclaimer 

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.