Electrical Shop Supervisor (Facilities Management)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

1d•$58,136 - $103,376•Onsite

About The Position

The BSPH Facilities Management Department is seeking an Electrical Shop Supervisor to plan, assign, and inspect the work of approximately 10 bargaining unit electricians responsible for installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment and infrastructure on the Bloomberg School of Public Health campus. The campus includes approximately 1.5 million gross square feet served by multiple high-voltage electrical feeders that are transformed to lower voltages at the building level. The supervisor carries out duties with considerable independence within established policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role formulates unit goals and objectives and provides technical assistance and training to assigned staff. Work is reviewed through inspection and analysis of records, reports, completed work orders, and equipment and system performance. This position reports to the Building Operations Manager. The role oversees campus electrical systems and shop operations, including high-voltage maintenance and switching, troubleshooting, fire alarm system maintenance, preventive maintenance, contractor work, budget and capital planning support, employee supervision, safety, and operational improvements. The supervisor must be able to work overtime and respond to emergency calls 24/7.

Requirements

High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
Ten years of experience in electrical maintenance and repair; additional education may substitute for required experience under the JHU equivalency formula.
Completion of an electrical journeyman-level program or higher and possession of the respective County or State of Maryland electrical license.
Computer literacy and ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical manuals.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work overtime and respond to emergency calls 24/7.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of supervisory experience.
Experience operating high-voltage electrical systems, including switching and parallel operation of electric feeders.
Experience supervising in a union environment.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards.
Master Electrician License.

Responsibilities

Schedule, coordinate, and supervise installation of conduits, wiring, fixtures, devices, and equipment typically found on a large university campus.
Maintain and switch the campus high-voltage electrical system, including isolating buildings and cable sections for preventive maintenance and emergency repairs, and paralleling feeders through the local utility company.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults in campus buildings and infrastructure.
Maintain campus fire alarm systems, including testing devices, diagnosing system troubles, and taking systems offline when necessary.
Research new operational methods, techniques, and equipment and facilitate their application.
Review plans and provide input for future buildings; inspect new buildings for compatibility with existing electrical codes and maintenance standards.
Manage moderately complex electrical installations and repairs performed by outside contractors.
Improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and cooperate with others to provide quality customer service.
Assist with preparing specifications for purchasing electrical equipment, devices, and supplies.
Assist with capital planning to forecast long-term electrical upgrades and capacity increases.
Ensure budget guidelines are met, prioritize shop expenditures, and assist in preparing the maintenance operational budget.
Coordinate electrical outages when required.
Prepare and maintain electrical records and reports, including employee incident reports.
Ensure timely completion of preventive maintenance programs.
Anticipate and procure supplies and materials needed for daily operations.
Prepare labor and material estimates.
Produce written documents and use personal computers to develop reports and spreadsheets.
Supervise, train, and develop employees; make decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination.
Interpret university and department policies for assigned personnel and enforce safety regulations and compliance with codes and standards.
Identify problems early and maintain a safe work environment for direct reports.
Adhere to bargaining unit contract rules and monitor and document grievances, warnings, write-ups, and disciplinary actions.
Ensure electrical staff members are productive throughout the workday.
Use the University’s E210 and JHWorks timekeeping systems to accurately report subordinate time and attendance.
Work overtime and respond to emergency calls 24/7.
Complete other duties assigned by the manager.