Electric Shop Supervisor (Re-Announcement)

Posted: 7/1/25
Deadline: 7/31/25
Salary: $57,106-$70,165
Reference Number: 2025034

About This Organization

College of Charleston

Job Duties

Job Duties

Activity 1. Coordinates the timely completion of work orders and duties assigned to the Electrical Shop and instructs Electrical Shop personnel in advanced electrical techniques/methods. Coordinates, plans, schedules and assigns electrical work to all electrical shop staff. Supervises the work performed, leading and coaching as necessary to ensure that the work performed meets all required building codes, specifications and safety regulations. Stays current on local building codes and educates staff on changes, developments, new technology and standards in the trade. Inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure that it has been properly and appropriately completed and is in accordance with the work requested on the work order. Performs electrical work throughout the college campus and in various college buildings, dormitories, historic homes, office buildings and large facilities. Responds to assigned work orders with a sense of urgency and ensures appropriate and timely resolution. Operates mobile electronic devices to access, update, and complete work orders to include all appropriate information to reflect action taken, labor hours, parts, materials and other historical and cost related items.

Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 40

Activity 2. Responsible for distribution, preventive maintenance, repair and installation of the primary electrical power systems throughout the entire College. Maintains all aspects of electrical distribution throughout various points on campus. Maintains electrical equipment and devices associated with the gas/oil-fired boilers, chilled water units, air compressors, pumps, solenoid operation valves, and other control devices.

Supervises, inspects, and performs a variety of complex/expert level electrical troubleshooting, maintenance and repair duties to eliminate faults and malfunctions in the imperative and defective electrical systems and equipment throughout the entire college campus and in various college buildings, dormitories, historic homes, office buildings and large facilities. Makes recommendations for the electrical repair and maintenance, as well as electrical equipment replacement in buildings and facilities. Recommends appropriate purchases of new equipment, materials and tools for preventive maintenance, electrical installations, and electrical repairs and maintenance. Consults and advises on large scale, complex work and renovations outsourced to contractors. May act on behalf of the Deputy Director of Facilities Operations in his absence.

Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 25

Activity 3. Hires, trains, leads, evaluates performance (EPMS) and handles disciplinary issues for electrical trade specialists. Audits work performed and in progress to ensure employee compliance with OSHA safety procedures and appropriate work practices. Oversees and manages electrical shop apprenticeship program. Screens, selects and implements a practical on-the-job training program for electrical apprentices and electricians. Develops skills of the electrical staff and ensures their safety by promoting and enforcing safe work practices. Ensures staff is trained on proper safety practices and ensures compliance. Maintains alumni clock and bell tower and adjusts time as needed. Maintains the campus exterior lighting and time clocks at Fine Arts, J.C. Long, Tate Center, Lightsey Center, and Randolph Hall.

Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 15

Activity 4. Coordinates complex electrical support for important public events such as, Spoleto, A Charleston Affair, Commencement, etc. Maintains emergency set-up for mobile generator to ensure proper operation and availability when needed.

Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 10

Activity 5. Manages limited resources on an extremely tight budget. Stays current on new technology and looks to the future to implement changes in the College’s electrical systems to save money and make the campus more efficient and environmentally friendly. Explores and uses energy efficient bulbs, supplies, and equipment whenever possible. Organizes and maintains fluorescent bulbs, batteries, ballasts, and other equipment, as appropriate, for recycling.

Demonstrates safety knowledge by practicing and adhering to all proper safety procedures and OSHA regulations pertaining to the electrical trade. Consistently wears/uses appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Responsible for ensuring that furniture, floors, walls, and surrounding work area is protected from dust and debris while work is being performed. Also responsible for ensuring that all job sites are thoroughly cleaned when work has been completed.

Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 10

Required Qualifications

A high school diploma and ten years of professional trade experience in electrical
construction, maintenance and repair. Must have extensive and superior knowledge of standard practices, methodology, new technology, techniques and requirements of the electrical trade. A valid SC driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment, as the employee will be required to drive state vehicles to transport equipment and/or personnel. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Salary

$57,106-$70,165