Electrical Supervisor

Electrical Supervisor

The City of Clearwater is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Entry salary: $65,226.82. Position open until filled. Under limited direction, the Electrical Supervisor oversees, supervises, and monitors the maintenance, repairs, modifications, and general care for all electrical systems, circuits, and components. This position will use work order management software and data analytics tools for tracking performance and maintenance. Employees selected for this position must meet FDLE guidelines in order to access sensitive and/or confidential information. Applicants with arrest histories for felonies or serious misdemeanors may be denied access to this information and as such, will not meet the minimum qualifications for a position with the City of Clearwater.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise the maintenance, modification, and repair work performed on all electrical systems, equipment, components, and fixtures within the City municipal buildings, facilities, parks, sports complexes, and common areas; ensures functionality and operation for public usage.
• Monitors employees and documents time, completed work orders, and assignments; prioritizes and assigns work for employees and coordinates activities with other departments.
• Assists and troubleshoots the installation, modification, and repair of electrical circuits; repairs and replaces receptacles and lighting in office spaces, sewage, garages, exterior of buildings, parks, marinas, and bridges.
• Manages electrical projects and provides research, planning, and oversight for multiple projects throughout the City; performs field work when needed.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and designs; determines necessary work to be done and establishes a timeline for completion; prioritizes emergent electrical issues and ensures all work is completed or assigned; schedules staff and attends supervisor meetings; works with contactors and other staff.
• Keeps, maintains, and drafts records and files on work in process and work completed; provides detailed information on electrical work and tasks still in process; documents plan reviews, construction updates, and project completion.
• Works, engages, and communicates with other contractors performing general and specialized work throughout the city; assists and supports other contractors in maintenance and electrical repair; procures equipment and materials to complete jobs.
• Assists and supports management with budget preparation, development, and implementation; provides training and education for new staff engaged in electrical maintenance and repair.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, certifications, and equipment: A valid State driver's license is required. Master Electrician's Certificate issued by the State of Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) or the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (PCCLB) is required. This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides: computer, telephone, handheld radio, blueprints, various hand tools, electrical meters (amp meters, meggars, ohmmeters, voltmeters, and other related electrical meters), chop saw, drill motors, hammer drills, shovel, pick, hand wrenches, crane truck, and other equipment as assigned.

Education and experience: High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate AND six (6) months of vocational training PLUS five (5) years of skilled experience in varied constructions, installation, modification, maintenance and repair, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience as a crew leader, lead worker or other semi-supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Practices, principles, methods, and skills in the care and maintenance of electrical equipment, fixtures, and components
• Underground and overhead wiring
• Construction sites and related safety protocols
• Safety and hazard precautions
• Project management and personnel management
• Power tools and equipment
• Department policies and protocols
• Equipment maintenance practices and methods

Skill in:

• Supervising all electrical work, scheduling work orders, and monitoring activities
• Inspecting, repairing, installing, and modifying electrical equipment
• Providing maintenance and repair for various electric needs
• Reading blueprints and interpreting manuals
• Electric codes and regulations
• Interpreting and applying codes, regulations, and standards
• Engaging and responding to customers and the public
• Understanding and complying with oral and written instructions
• Using tact and independent judgment within established guidelines