Electrical Supervisor

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• The formal education equivalent of an Associate/Vo-Tech /Trade Degree;

• AR Electrical Journeyman License Required;

• Minimum of 5 years hands on experience in operating, maintain and repairing building energy management systems;

• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Master's Electrician license;

• Medium voltage distribution systems (13,800 volts) experience;

• Supervisory experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise a medium to large-sized staff of skilled and semi-skilled electrical workers by interviewing, submitting recommendations for hiring, handling employee-related problems and disciplinary matters, and evaluating the performance of incumbents.

• Plan and prepare work schedules for electricians.

• Inspect buildings, equipment, and grounds to determine needed maintenance.

• Monitor jobs in progress and inspects completed projects for compliance to acceptable standards.

• Handle complaints received from building area, such as room lighting controls, equipment breakdown, and unsafe facilities.

• Maintain and compile information, such as inventory of equipment and supplies, job status reports, and budget documentation.

• Attend staff meetings with departmental personnel and make recommendations on new policies and/or procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to supervise the works of others;

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of building, equipment, and practices used in the electrical trade maintenance;

• Knowledge of building codes and regulations;

• Skill in the use and care of electrical tools and equipment;

• Ability to plan and schedule work activities of workers;

• Ability to determine building, equipment and maintenance needs;

• Ability to maintain records and compile information for reports;

• Ability to follow instructions;

• Ability to negotiate distances on campus (from building to building);

• Ability to negotiate stairs in multi-story buildings, including ladders;

• Ability to load/unload and carry tools and equipment (weight varying up to 50 lbs);

• Ability to use a pipe bender, hacksaw and other tools as necessary to perform duties of an electrician;

• Ability to communicate to the campus community and co-workers;

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license;

• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.