Electrician Supervisor

This position supervises the electrical shop within the Facilities and Real Property Management Division of the Public Works Department overseeing electrical maintenance and repair services for a large portfolio of City-owned facilitiesincluding police stations fire stations libraries community centers and other municipal buildings. This position supports electrical engineers and project teams on complex repairs upgrades and facility improvement projects by providing technical electrical expertise.The role prioritizes preventive maintenance and effective work planning to support safe reliable facility operations while managing limited resources. Responsibilities include assigning and coordinating work responding to service requests and providing customer service to City departments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate has experience in electrical maintenance and repair within public works or similar environments with the ability to supervise and lead electricians supporting municipal buildings such as police stations fire stations libraries and community centers. A solid understanding of electrical codes safety practices and preventive maintenance for public facilities is desired. Strong communication organizational and problem-solving skills plus the ability to coordinate with City divisions contractors and facility users are preferred. A proactive approach to safety staff training and continuous improvement along with the ability to use maintenance and work order management systems is highly desired.

DEFINITION

Plan schedule obtain materials for supervise and inspect the maintenance repair operation and alterations of electrical systems of City buildings pumping stations treatment facilities and equipment. May personally perform or assist with more complicated and/or difficult tasks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General direction is provided by a higher-level management position in the Division. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of Electricians Craft workers and other personnel..

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

- Plan organize coordinate and supervise the work of electricians craft workers and other personnel.
- Provide technical assistance and recommendations for electrical maintenance repair and alteration of City-owned and leased facilities including but not limited to service panels load centers generators motors and required controls lighting systems and other electrical systems equipment and material.
- Supervise and participate in the installation maintenance and repair of police and fire communications systems and equipment including the repair and replacement of defective underground cables on these systems.
- Supervise electrical motor work including the installation and lubrication of bearings replacement of brushes and riggings repairing controls switches and overload relays.
- Plan organize and supervise electrical testing preventive and corrective maintenance at City facilities including water treatment plants (potable and wastewater) storm and sewer lift stations reservoirs and booster stations. Equipment at these facilities consists of motors that operate with motor circuit voltages up to 4160 volts and power transformers with primary circuit voltages of up to 21000 volts.
- Anticipate the need for materials needed by subordinates and order when required. Reorder and keep needed supplies in stock.
- Check time sheets mileage sheets and work reports prepared and submitted by electricians.
- Operate equipment used in the construction alteration and repair of electrical equipment and parts.
- Develop preventative maintenance schedules and replacement programs.
- Prepare and/or obtain estimates for contract maintenance and assigned projects; schedule and inspect performance of the work for both in-house and contract services.
- Develop safety standards and procedures complying with CAL-OSHA and other authorities.
- Develop supervise and implement work plans and work schedules for work units.
- Collect maintain monitor and utilize a variety of records and information through the use of written and computerized management information systems related to the work and work units assigned.
- Monitor and provide a variety of reports to track costs quantities performance productivity work plans and assignments predictive and preventative maintenance
schedules and associated budgets for work and work units assigned.
- Coordinate and supervise emergency repairs.
- Develop and maintain records drawings and manuals.
- Develop operating instructions safety and maintenance procedures.
- Establish and conduct training programs.
- Evaluate and make recommendations concerning supplies and equipment offered by vendors for possible use in the City.
- Maintain status of electrical maintenance tasks and projects.
- Schedule and coordinate work with other sections and divisions.
- Review project documents prior to construction.
- Perform related work as required.

Knowledge of:

- Standard practices processes methods materials tools and equipment used in the maintenance repair alteration and improvement of electrical equipment and systems in municipal buildings.
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the various trades supervised.
- Principles and practices of supervision training and performance evaluation.
- Provisions of the most recent electrical code applicable to installation maintenance and repair work.

Ability to:

- Speak read and write English at the level necessary for effective job performance.
- Plan organize schedule coordinate supervise and evaluate the work of skilled crafts workers and other employees.
- Interpret and work from sketches plans and specifications and from oral instructions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with employees other supervisors management contractors and the public.
- Prepare reports and budgets.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience as a journey-level electrician in commercial repair maintenance alteration and construction preferably including six months of experience in a supervisory capacity.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) :All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applicationswill be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the Work Experience section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If see resume is noted in the Work Experience section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the Work Experience section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If youre requesting Veterans credit a copy of your DD214 must be submittedonlinewith your application or emailed to the Employment Officeby the final filing deadline.Information regarding the use of Veterans credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance level and progression of a candidates education training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions mustbe submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidates eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Electrician Supervisor examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam controlled substance and/or alcohol test and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

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