Electrical Superintendent

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

10d • $70,200 - $105,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Superintendent assists in maintaining electrical systems and managing electrical projects associated with the Facilities Management Department, including projects initiated both within and outside the Department. This role supports the Associate Director of Engineering in providing oversight of electrical activities across the entire campus. The incumbent leads project management, vendor coordination, and preventive maintenance functions related to low- and medium-voltage electrical systems. This position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable electrical operations that support the Medical Center's clinical, research, and administrative missions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current Journeyman Electrician license, as required by state regulations.
• Five (5) years of experience in electrical project work, with special emphasis on low- and medium-voltage electrical system. Relevant education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master Electrician license.
• Two (2) year electrical certification from an accredited program.
• Three (3) years of electrical project installation and maintenance experience gained within a health science institution, performing duties consistent with this position.
• Electrical Project Management
• Vendor and Contractor Coordination
• Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Electrical Safety Program Development
• Budget Administration
• Microsoft Office
• CMMS and SciQuest Software Proficiency
• Leadership and Team Collaboration

Responsibilities

• Assist with electrical feasibility studies, specifications, proposals, procurement, installation, and project management oversight of contractors.
• Represent the Facilities Management Department in new electrical system design and review.
• Serve as an advisor to departmental management on the development, review, and implementation of projects and safety practices relating to the Medical Center's other building systems.
• Participate in the costing, scheduling, and completion of existing and proposed maintenance projects involving building electrical equipment and systems.
• Conduct periodic inspections of projects to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards and timely completion according to contract terms.
• Provide campus-wide electrical support to maintenance zones and other groups within Facilities Management.
• Assist in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of electrical systems.
• Develop, maintain, and track an electrical safety program for Facilities Management staff and contractors.
• Integrate system additions, modifications, and upgrades to ensure seamless, effective operations.
• Develop and establish internal inspection procedures, including safety considerations, to determine necessary preventive maintenance of building electrical systems.
• Create and enhance operational policies, practices, and procedures to ensure safe, efficient, and effective electrical systems operations and maintenance.
• Recommend changes to existing policies to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and safety.
• Monitor purchases of system upgrades and new systems to ensure proper equipment selection and installation.
• Act as the liaison with contractors and vendors involved in repairs, renovations, and upgrades of electrical systems.
• Manage assigned staff, contractors, and materials to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects.
• Participate in budget preparation for building systems operations and maintenance; make expenditure recommendations and assist in determining budget and project priorities to control variances.
• Complete continuous training on system hardware, software, and electrical safety, and apply this training (e.g., switchgear, UPS systems, safety protocols).
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external leaders and managers to achieve mutual benefit and organizational goals.
• Serve as a team member or leader on assigned committees.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
• Employer-paid life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• various additional voluntary insurance plans
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick
• ten paid holidays
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
• paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
• additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED