Electrical Supervisor I

About the role

SHIFT: Day (United States of America)

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A Brief Overview

Perform direct supervision over some members of the electrical group and maintenance activities. Responsible for the coordination of workload, completing work of a similar nature, inventory, materials management, training, supervision of staff, coordination of outside contractors, project management and response to customer service needs. This is a working/supervisory position.

What you will do

• Supervises Electrical assigned staff. Manages and performs maintenance activities.
• Maintains competency testing evaluation records, oversees performance, and documentation.
• Monitors performance of staff daily for excellent quality and productivity.
• Coordinates staff schedules.
• Performs quarterly/semiannual performance management plans with employees, identifies and monitors duty task responsibility, goals, expected results and results achieved.
• Investigates/corrects, and disciplines situations of poor performance.
• Inspects work daily for conformance with trade standards, project specifications and building codes.
• Takes immediate steps to correct deficiencies.
• Applies CHOP Policies and Procedures fairly and effectively.
• Inspects facilities continuously; notes maintenance problems; initiates solutions.
• Regularly checks staff for adherence to arrival, break and departure time.
• Continuously monitors staff attendance, PPL usage and trends.
• Performs work of a similar nature as required.
• Demonstrates through own performance, standards of excellence for trade.
• Balances time spent working against supervisory responsibilities.
• Schedule and perform regulatory, Preventative and corrective maintenance activities for all assigned locations.
• Assigns work daily.
• Clearly communicates project objectives to staff and customers.
• Effectively integrates P.M.'s in workload to prevent backlog.
• Distributes workload fairly matching skill with ability.
• Monitors progress daily and logs time and materials required to complete work.
• Investigates delays; independently takes appropriate action to resolve problems. Refers unusual or difficult problems to supervisor.
• Maintains effective coordination of activities within the group and with other trades as required.
• Assesses/plans workload weekly.
• Meets with supervisors bi-weekly.
• Meets with customers; assesses needs; clearly communicates project scope and resolution of problems.
• Communicates with staff to disseminate information, discuss issues and seek staff feedback.
• Participates in regular staff meetings monthly.
• Fosters atmosphere of teamwork in group.
• When the Electrical Supervisor is not available this position will fill the position of the supervisor. Ensures adequate levels of supplies, materials and tools within group.
• Assists in monitoring expenditures against budget.
• Reviews expenditures and budget with supervisor monthly.
• Manage maintenance projects ranging in size and scope to meet CHOP objectives.
• Ensures that projects are completed on or ahead of schedule.
• Ensures that projects are completed on or under budget.
• Manages vendors, contractors and in-house staff on the project.
• Ensures that projects meet or exceed established quality, and balance user needs against overall project objectives.
• Provide effective and timely project communications between all parties on a regular basis.
• Coordinate and perform utility interruptions to limit the impact with users, Hospital operations and staff.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Technical Diploma Electrical Maintenance or similar skill trade with building maintenance Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least five (5) years working experience in institutional or industrial electrical maintenance Required
• At least three (3) years experience supervising, coaching, and training electrical maintenance staff. Required

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in working within an Electrical maintenance environment, High 15KVA, Medium 480, through 120 volt and low voltage equipment.
• Ability to read prints, sketches, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, schematic drawings.
• Experience in the use of all industrial hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, be a self-starter and customer oriented.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent leadership abilities and project management skills.
• Experience trouble shooting mechanical equipment and devices.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills verbal and written.
• Ability to track inventory and materials management computer literacy.
• Must have the ability to climb, work in close quarters, lift heavy objects, and work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be flexible enough to work different hours, and shifts, to insure to meet the needs of our customer and maintenance needs.
• Basic knowledge of NEC National Electrical Code, and NFPA 70, 70E, and NFPA 99.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License - Department of Motor Vehicles - upon hire - Required and
• Master Electrician - Philadelphia Licenses & Inspections - upon hire - Required

Additional information

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Salary Range

$36.60 - $46.65 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.

At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.