Supervisor Electrician, Bureau of Operations

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

Plant Operations maintains and repairs NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene facilities, including health clinics, the Public Health Lab, Animal Care Centers, and other sites supporting the agency’s COVID-19 and Monkeypox responses. Under general supervision, the Supervisor Electrician supervises electricians and other assigned personnel who install and repair equipment and electrical wiring circuits in buildings in accordance with applicable codes and regulations, and performs related work.

The position supervises the operation of the electrical shop, makes decisions about work procedures, prepares schedules and assignments, and prepares facilities service requests and tool and material requisitions. The Supervisor Electrician conducts field inspections of electrical installations and system components to monitor progress and identify needs for alterations, maintenance, and repairs. The role also involves consultation with staff, contractors, inspectors, and manufacturers’ representatives; maintaining records and preparing reports; and responding to emergencies.

Requirements

• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician acquired within the last 15 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity; or at least four years of such electrician experience plus sufficient qualifying experience as an electrician’s helper or apprentice electrician, or qualifying electrical-field training in an approved trade, technical, or vocational high school to make up the remaining experience.
• Regardless of the experience pathway, at least one year of full-time satisfactory experience as a supervising electrician acquired within the last 15 years is required.
• A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license, which must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years supervising electricians in a commercial, healthcare, laboratory, or industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the complete operation of the electrical shop.
• Make decisions relative to work procedures.
• Prepare work schedules and make work assignments.
• Prepare Facilities Service Requests and tool and material requisitions.
• Conduct field inspections of electrical installations and system components to assess work progress and determine needs for alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
• Consult with staff personnel, contractors, inspectors, and manufacturers’ representatives.
• Create and maintain records and reports.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain necessary records and write and submit reports as required.
• Supervise electricians and other assigned personnel in the installation and repair of equipment and electrical wiring circuits in buildings.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan; a 2024 assessment states it saves employees over $10,000 annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public-sector defined-benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the ability to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed