TITLE: Electrical Supervisor

PAY GRADE: 51

FLSA: Exempt

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.

Example of Duties:

- Supervises two or more full-time employees, or their equivalent, on a regular basis.

- Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees, or makes related recommendations that are given particular weight.

- 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 and electrical codes and standards.

- 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.

- Skill in estimating time and material requirements of assigned work projects.

- Skill in applying supervisory techniques.

- Ability to effectively communicate.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Nine years of electrical repair and maintenance experience which includes one year of supervisor experience; OR,

- Completion of a four year federally approved technical training program in electrical repair and maintenance AND three years of electrical repair and maintenance experience which includes one year of supervisory experience; OR,

- Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources.


This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not intended to determine specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Prepared: 10-01-90
Revised: 7-1-07

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