Electrician, Supervisor (3155)

CLASS CODE: 3155
DEPARTMENT: Varies	ACCOUNTABLE TO: Varies	FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
CLASS SUMMARY: Incumbents are responsible supervising and guiding senior and journey level electricians and other employees engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. Duties might include: planning, scheduling, and evaluating work performed by senior and journey level electricians and other assigned staff; establishing and maintaining a preventive maintenance schedule; establishing and coordinating a safety program for electrical shop staff; reviewing and interpreting blueprints, electrical diagrams, and line specifications; inspecting and troubleshooting signal controllers, electroliers, motors, timers and other electrical equipment to identify needed repairs; estimating parts, materials, and staff hours required for work to be performed; requisitioning and maintaining adequate electrical supplies, materials, and parts; receiving and evaluating work orders and requests for new or modified electrical installations; assigning priorities to work order requests; assigning staff to perform emergency repairs; supervising the installation, modification and maintenance of traffic signal, fire alarm, lighting, and power systems; supervising the design, installation, and maintenance of telemetering systems; supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical pump equipment and controls; Supervises the installation, modification and maintenance of audio systems in City buildings; supervising the repair and maintenance of engine generator power plants; supervising the repair and maintenance of transmission and power distribution equipment; supervising the repair of motors up to 4000 H.P. and magnetic speed control units; preparing activity reports, work progress reports, accident reports, and time and material records; and submitting statistics in report form.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Electrician, Supervisor is the third level of a three-level electrician series. The Electrician, Supervisor is distinguished from the Electrician, Senior by its full supervisory responsibilities.

Training and Experience (positions in this class typically require):

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program and two years of lead electrician experience comparable to an Electrician, Senior in the City of San Jose; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class typically require):

Valid California Driver’s License;
Electrician License;

Depending on designated area of assignment, positions may require:

Grade I Water Treatment Certification.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

Supervision principles and practices;
Tools, techniques, and materials of the electrical trade;
Devices and mechanisms used in fire alarms, communication, underground cable work, traffic signals, pumping systems and street light systems;
Fundamentals of electricity and electronics, including solid-state and micro processors;
Safety codes, rules and regulations;
National Electrical Codes;
Operations and maintenance of traffic signals, street lighting and associated electrical equipment.
Various building trade skills required in building maintenance(e.g. carpentry, HVAC, etc).

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

Supervising electrical and support staff;
Establising and maintaining a preventive maintenance program;
Establishing and coordinating an effective safety program;
Preparing budget recommendations;
Overseeing and inspecting the work of contractors;
Troubleshooting electrical problems;
Installing and maintaining electrical systems and equipment;
Operating and maintaining electric motors, transformers, generators, controls and other electrical equipment;
Reviewing and interpreting blueprints, schematics and electrical documents;
Programming Programmable Logic Controllers;
Examining and diagnosing electrical systems and equipment;
Using computers and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions and intense noises.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

NOTE:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Classification History:
Draft prepared by Fox Lawson and Associates LLC (JPF)

Date: 01/01

Rev. & retitled 01/01; 3155s001.doc

Formerly titled Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

DUTY NO.	TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)	FRE- QUENCY	BAND/ GRADE

1.	Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and, making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.	Daily 30%

2.	Inspects jobs, facilities and equipment and coordinates work orders.	Daily 15%

3.	Establishes and maintains a preventive maintenance and emergency response service to include maintaining on-call lists and schedules and evaluating effectiveness.	Daily 10%

4.	Prepares and administers budgets to include: forecasting expenditures; tracking expenditures; and, approving purchases.	Daily 5%

5.	Receives and evaluates work orders and requests for installation of and modifications to various electrical systems, peripheral systems, and equipment including: estimating costs and time; clarifying work orders; delegating tasks; determining necessary actions; and, approving work orders.	Weekly 10%

6.	Performs customer service to include following up on complaints and resolving problems.	Weekly 10%

7.	Oversees and maintains inventories of parts and supplies to include performing spot checks and ordering parts and supplies.	Weekly 10%

8.	Schedules work and receives bids from contractors, tracks work, and delegates tasks.	Weekly 5%

9.	Prepares various reports such as activity reports, work progress reports, accident reports and time and material reports.	Monthly 5%

10.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

ELECTRICIAN, SUPERVISOR (3155)