Electrical Trades Chief

Maryland Connect•Bowie, MD

4d•$85,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Trades Chief supervises, trains, and develops assigned personnel, assists in budget development and operational planning, and develops and enforces standard operating procedures to improve efficiency, safety, and service delivery. This role involves reviewing and prioritizing work orders, ensuring the availability of tools and materials, preparing estimates for projects, and generating operational reports. The Chief also inspects work areas for safety compliance and completed work for quality, diagnoses and resolves complex maintenance issues, and ensures the operational readiness and safe use of tools and equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in assigned trade(s), including at least five (5) years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Valid driver’s license (Maryland Class C or equivalent).
Must possess a valid Maryland State Board Master Electrician License.
Maryland State Master Electrician License required for supervisory-level positions involving oversight of electrical operations, code compliance, and multi-crew coordination.
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required.
Possession of Maryland State certification as a licensed maintenance electrician is required within two years of employment date.
Employees in this job class may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.
Candidates for employment must be available for emergencies on an as needed basis.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of college coursework preferred.
EPA or environmental certifications may be required depending on assignment (e.g., CFC handling).
Asbestos awareness or related training may be required.
OSHA safety training preferred.
Additional trade-related certifications (as applicable to assignment area) may be required.

Responsibilities

Supervises, trains, and develops assigned personnel, including on-the-job training, task direction, and participation in performance management activities.
Assists in budget development, forecasting, and operational planning for assigned trade areas.
Develops, recommends, and enforces standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve operational efficiency, safety, and service delivery.
Reviews and prioritizes work orders and PM tasks, assigns staff accordingly, and identifies work requiring escalation or alternative resolution methods.
Ensures availability of tools, materials, and equipment, including initiating procurement documentation and coordinating supply needs for operational continuity.
Prepares time, labor, and material estimates for maintenance and capital-related projects; develops specifications for work performed by outside contractors when applicable.
Prepares operational reports, maintenance logs, and performance analyses, including work order status, PM compliance, and workload metrics.
Inspects work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA regulations, and institutional policies.
Inspects completed work for adherence to trade standards, codes, specifications, and quality expectations.
Diagnoses and resolves complex maintenance issues and performs or directs corrective repairs and troubleshooting.
Ensures operational readiness and safe use of tools, equipment, and machinery, including directing repairs using appropriate diagnostic and testing instruments.