Electrical Shop Supervisor (Facilities & Real Estate)

We are seeking an Electric Shop Supervisor who will plan, assign, and inspect the work of approximately 10 bargaining unit electricians responsible for the installation, testing, maintenance, and repair of the electrical equipment and infrastructure installed on the Homewood Campus. The Campus is comprised of approximately 4,000,000 gross square feet of building space that is served by multiple high voltage electric feeders which are transformed to lower voltages at the building level.

The Supervisor’s primary duties and responsibilities are carried out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies, procedures, and guidelines. The Electrical Shop Supervisor is responsible for formulating and developing unit goals and objectives and providing technical assistance and training to assigned staff. Work and results are reviewed through inspection and analysis of records, reports, completed work orders, and equipment and system performance. This position reports to the Associate Director of Plant Operations.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Schedules, coordinates, and supervises the installation of conduits, wiring, fixtures, devices, and equipment typically found on a large University Campus
Responsible for maintenance and switching of the campus high voltage electrical system, which includes isolating buildings and cable sections for performing preventive maintenance and making emergency repairs and paralleling feeders through the local utility company.
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical faults occurring in the campus buildings and infrastructure.
Maintains campus fire alarm systems, including testing devices, diagnosing system troubles, and taking systems offline when necessary.
Research new operational methods, techniques, and equipment and facilitates their application.
Reviews plans and provides input for future buildings and inspects new buildings to ensure compatibility with existing electrical codes and maintenance standards.
Manages moderately complex electrical installations and repairs performed by outside contractors.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Assists with the preparation of specifications for the purchase of electrical equipment, devices, and supplies.
Assists in the capital planning process to forecast long-term electrical upgrades and capacity increases.
Ensures budgeting guidelines are met; prioritizes shop expenditures to stay within budget and assists in preparation of a $750,000 maintenance reserve budget.
Coordinates electrical outages when required.
Prepares and maintains a variety of electrical records and reports, including employee incident reports.
Ensures the timely completion of preventive maintenance programs.
Anticipates and procures supplies and materials needed for daily operations.
Prepares labor and material estimates.
Produces written documents when necessary and uses personal computers to develop reports and/or spreadsheets.
Applies basic principles and practices of employee supervision and is responsible for the training and development of employees.
Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion and termination of employees.
Interprets university and department policies to assigned personnel and enforces safety regulations and adherence to proper codes and standards.
Be proactive in identifying problems early before they become significant problems requiring greater resources for resolution.
Maintain a safe work environment for direct reports.
Adhere to rules set forth in the bargaining unit contract.
Monitor and document the bargaining unit’s grievances, warnings, write-ups, and disciplinary actions.
Ensure all carpentry staff members are productive throughout the course of the workday.
Utilize the University’s E210 and Kronos timekeeping systems to accurately complete time and attendance reporting for subordinates.
Must be able to work overtime and respond to emergency calls (24/7).
Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Decision Making

Carries out duties and responsibilities with minimal to no supervision.
Makes decisions and establishes work priorities for subordinate staff.

Authority

Manages and monitors the performance of subordinate staff, including participation in the hiring process and disciplinary actions.

Communication

Must be computer literate and able to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical manuals.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Formal training and/or education above the high school level in the electrical field is highly desirable and preferred.

Ten years of experience in the field of electrical maintenance and repair, including five years of experience in a supervisory role.
Prior experience with the operation of high voltage electrical systems, including switching and parallel operation of electric feeders.
Experience supervising in a union environment is preferred.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards.
Master Electrician License preferred.

Must have completed an electrical journeyman level program or higher and achieved any respective County or State of Maryland electric license.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work indoor/outdoor in extremely hot and cold conditions.

Ability to lift or move objects up to 50 lbs.

Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard.

Classified Title: Electrical Shop Supervisor
Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OH
Starting Salary Range: $56,680 - $100,880 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Building Operations and Maintenance
Personnel area: University Administration

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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