LICENSED TRADESMAN SUPERVISOR/EXPERT
About The Position
The Licensed Tradesman Supervisor/Expert is responsible for overseeing skilled trades operations within a department. This role involves supervising licensed trades personnel, coordinating maintenance and construction projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, and performing advanced technical work in areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, and other licensed trades. The Licensed Tradesman Supervisor/Expert plays a critical role in maintaining state facilities, infrastructure, and equipment while ensuring adherence to state and federal safety standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required, plus at least three (3) years of experience in one or more skilled trades.
- Must hold a valid Arkansas state license in a recognized skilled trade, such as: Journeyman Electrician Journeyman Plumber HVAC Technician Welding Certification Other state-recognized trade licenses as required by position duties.
Nice To Haves
- The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' supervisory experience and 5 years' experience overseeing a facility maintenance department.
Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of licensed trades workers, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to deadlines.
- Assign and oversee maintenance, repair, and construction projects while balancing workload distribution among team members.
- Plan, schedule, and oversee multiple trade-related maintenance and construction projects from start to finish.
- Coordinate resources, materials, and manpower to ensure efficient project execution.
- Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with state and federal building codes, industry standards, and safety regulations.
- Perform advanced hands-on work in a specialized trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, or other licensed trades).
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex trade-related issues affecting state facilities and equipment.
- Oversee and enforce preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of equipment and infrastructure.
- Enforce adherence to OSHA, EPA, and state workplace safety regulations.
- Work closely with facility managers, engineers, contractors, and agency leadership to coordinate work efforts.
Benefits
- working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
