Maintenance Superintendent

Louisiana State University

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads, supervises and performs work to construct, install, modify, maintain and repair all electrical systems, devices and equipment on all buildings on main and satellite campuses. Utilizes blueprints, specifications, established practices and pertinent state and local electrical codes in providing quality workmanship. Assists with training, supervision, allocation of duties and evaluation of personnel. Participates in call-Out chain. This position is considered essential personnel and may require additional responsibilities associated with storm duty or other campus emergencies.

Requirements

Four years of experience in the building construction trades; maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment; building construction; building maintenance; or construction, maintenance, or repair of roads or bridges; OR Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering plus two years of experience in the building construction trades; maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment; building construction; building maintenance; or construction, maintenance, or repair of roads or bridges; OR Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, engineering, or any combination of these courses plus two years of experience in the building construction trades; maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment; building construction; building maintenance; or construction, maintenance, or repair of roads or bridges.
Valid driver's license
Must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Leads, supervises and performs work to install and maintain electrical systems in university buildings per specifications, blue prints, and applicable codes, in addition to implementing and overseeing the prevention maintenance program for electrical systems and associated equipment.
Leads, supervises and performs the work to isolate and correct electrical system faults; tests electrical equipment and systems such as, emergency back-up systems, motor starters, variable frequency drives, circuit breakers, branch circuits, lights, and installs conduit/raceways for all buildings.
Manages and oversees new construction and maintenance of outside contractors working on institutional electrical systems to include providing materials for contractors in labor-only situations and managing the progress of projects, as well as, reviewing the project budget to ensure timely project completion with budget.
Manages staff, processes work orders, submit materials requisitions, assign tasks and inspects work, provides training, education and evaluation of work; approves leave requests, assists in maintaining a customer service-oriented environment; performs other duties as assigned.
Leads, supervises and performs maintenance and repairs of all electrical distribution systems up to and including 480 volts.