Electrician Supervisor

This position supervises the electrical shop within the Facilities and Real Property Management Division of the Public Works Department, overseeing electrical maintenance and repair services for a large portfolio of City-owned facilities—including police stations, fire stations, libraries, community centers, and other municipal buildings. This position supports electrical engineers and project teams on complex repairs, upgrades, and facility improvement projects by providing technical electrical expertise. The role prioritizes preventive maintenance and effective work planning to support safe, reliable facility operations while managing limited resources. Responsibilities include assigning and coordinating work, responding to service requests, and providing customer service to City departments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate has experience in electrical maintenance and repair within public works or similar environments, with the ability to supervise and lead electricians supporting municipal buildings such as police stations, fire stations, libraries, and community centers. A solid understanding of electrical codes, safety practices, and preventive maintenance for public facilities is desired. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to coordinate with City divisions, contractors, and facility users, are preferred. A proactive approach to safety, staff training, and continuous improvement, along with the ability to use maintenance and work order management systems, is highly desired.

DEFINITION

Plan, schedule, obtain materials for, supervise, and inspect the maintenance, repair, operation and alterations of electrical systems of City buildings, pumping stations, treatment facilities, and equipment. May personally perform or assist with more complicated and/or difficult tasks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General direction is provided by a higher-level management position in the Division. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of Electricians, Craft workers and other personnel..EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of electricians, craft workers and other personnel.
• Provide technical assistance and recommendations for electrical maintenance, repair, and alteration of City-owned and leased facilities, including but not limited to service panels, load centers, generators, motor's and required controls, lighting systems, and other electrical systems, equipment, and material.
• Supervise and participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of police and fire communications systems and equipment, including the repair and replacement of defective underground cables on these systems.
• Supervise electrical motor work including the installation and lubrication of bearings, replacement of brushes and riggings, repairing controls, switches, and overload relays.
• Plan, organize, and supervise electrical testing, preventive and corrective maintenance at City facilities including water treatment plants (potable and wastewater), storm and sewer lift stations, reservoirs, and booster stations. Equipment at these facilities consists of motors that operate with motor circuit voltages up to 4,160 volts and power transformers with primary circuit voltages of up to 21,000 volts.
• Anticipate the need for materials needed by subordinates and order when required. Reorder and keep needed supplies in stock.
• Check time sheets, mileage sheets, and work reports prepared and submitted by electricians.
• Operate equipment, used in the construction, alteration, and repair of electrical equipment and parts.
• Develop preventative maintenance schedules and replacement programs.
• Prepare and/or obtain estimates for contract maintenance and assigned projects; schedule and inspect performance of the work for both in-house and contract services.
• Develop safety standards and procedures complying with CAL-OSHA and other authorities.
• Develop, supervise and implement work plans and work schedules for work units.
• Collect, maintain, monitor, and utilize a variety of records and information through the use of written and computerized management information systems related to the work and work units assigned.
• Monitor and provide a variety of reports to track costs, quantities, performance, productivity, work plans and assignments, predictive and preventative maintenance

schedules, and associated budgets for work and work units assigned.

• Coordinate and supervise emergency repairs.
• Develop and maintain records, drawings, and manuals.
• Develop operating instructions, safety, and maintenance procedures.
• Establish and conduct training programs.
• Evaluate and make recommendations concerning supplies and equipment offered by vendors for possible use in the City.
• Maintain status of electrical maintenance tasks and projects.
• Schedule and coord…