Electrical Shop Supervisor

Position/Classification Title
Facility Maintenance Supv

Classification Type:
SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: A – All Emergency and
Pandemic On SIte

Minimum Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession
of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Optional Guidelines: Experience in the Trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment
may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible electrical trade experience.

Three (3) or more
years of supervisory or lead electrician experience.

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of complex
  electrical, electronic, and low-voltage systems in institutional environments
• Advanced knowledge of fire alarm and life-safety
  systems under the North Carolina Fire Code and NFPA 72
• Working knowledge of DDC / building automation systems and
  system integration
• Knowledge of fiber-optic systems, termination methods, and testing principles
• Knowledge of NEC (NFPA
  70), NFPA 72, OSHA regulations, and University safety policies

Skills

• Advanced troubleshooting of
  multi-system electrical and life-safety failures
• Supervising skilled trades staff and coordinating contractor activities
• Interpreting complex drawings, schematics, riser diagrams, and as-built documentation
• Applying lockout/tagout, arc-flash
  mitigation, and life-safety testing protocols
• Maintaining detailed compliance documentation and CMMS records

Abilities

• Exercise independent judgment in resolving complex technical and safety issues
• Ensure
  continuous compliance with NFPA 72 inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements
• Lead emergency response and restoration for
  critical campus systems
• Communicate technical and regulatory information clearly to staff, contractors, inspectors, and campus
  stakeholders
• Coordinate effectively with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Required
License or Certification

North Carolina Journeyman Electrician license
Valid Driver’s License
Valid CDL

Primary Purpose of Position

The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and
supervising electrical work activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in compliance with applicable codes and
standards.

This role provides leadership to electricians and apprentices while maintaining productivity, quality workmanship, and a
strong safety culture.

The Electrical Supervisor (Advanced) plans, directs, and supervises complex electrical, electronic, and
life-safety system operations across campus facilities.

This advanced-level position exercises independent judgment serves as a
technical authority and ensures regulatory compliance for mission-critical infrastructure in an occupied university
environment.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Physical Plant is responsible for providing services
relative to building and grounds maintenance, utilities, transportation, trash removal, central receiving, recycling, disposition of surplus
property and moving and hauling. In addition, the Physical Plant has expanding responsibilities that includes providing support services for
the instruction and research programs to achieve the University’s mission, goals and objectives. Maintains and improves and expands all
campus buildings, campus image and education opportunities for all people. More specifically, the functions involve energy conservation,
building renovation/repair, occupational safety and health, landscape design, event planning, vehicle and equipment maintenance/repair,
motor pool and housekeeping services to 40 academic buildings, 15 residence halls and 19 farm buildings (15 research and 21 support
facilities). Moreover, the Skilled Trades Department is responsible for operation, repair, maintenance and preventive maintenance of campus
facilities.

Work Hours
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Works overtime and weekends on short notice
for special events and emergency repairs. Rotates working on call and call backs.

Is this position eligible for a remote or
hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or
have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Required Competency
Knowledge –
Technical (Mechanical)

Duties

• Serves as the University’s technical authority for complex
  electrical, electronic, and life-safety systems
• Provides expert guidance and final technical decisions for Facilities
  Operations
• Oversees advanced work involving power distribution, emergency power, direct digital control (DDC) systems, fire alarm
  and life-safety systems, security systems, and fiber-optic infrastructure
• Diagnoses and resolves highly complex system failures
  affecting academic, research, residential, and mission-critical facilities

Required Competency
Safety and
Health Compliance

Duties

• Acts as Facilities’ primary compliance lead for fire alarm and
  life-safety systems
• Ensures compliance with the North Carolina Fire Code, NFPA 72, NEC (NFPA 70), OSHA, and
  University policies
• Directs NFPA 72 inspection, testing, maintenance (ITM), impairments, documentation, and acceptance testing
• Coordinates directly with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Campus Police, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction
  (AHJ)
• Establishes and enforces advanced safety practices, including lockout/tagout, arc-flash mitigation, energized-work
  controls, and life-safety system impairment procedures
• Leads campus response to electrical and life-safety emergencies, outages,
  and system restorations
• Evaluates risks and implements controls to protect occupants, infrastructure, and institutional
  operations

Required Competency
Leading Work Teams

Duties

• Plans, assigns, and
  supervises licensed electricians, apprentices, and contractors
• Provides advanced technical mentoring, training, and performance
  evaluation
• Ensures workforce readiness for complex, high-risk electrical and life-safety tasks

Required
Competency
Managing Work and Performance

Duties

• Oversees and approves contractor work for
  electrical, fire alarm, DDC, and fiber-optic projects
• Reviews test results, documentation, and as-built drawings prior to system
  acceptance
• Ensures contractor compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Provides technical input and
  recommendations for capital projects and renovations
• Supports infrastructure investment decisions impacting campus reliability and
  life safety

Required Competency
Planning and Organizing Operations

Duties

• Directs preventive maintenance programs for electrical and life-safety systems
• Leads long-range planning for system upgrades,
  modernization, and energy-efficiency initiatives
• Coordinates planned outages to minimize disruption to campus operations
• Maintains authoritative records for inspections, testing, deficiencies, impairments, corrective actions, and system history
• Utilizes the CMMS to ensure traceability and compliance
• Represents Facilities Operations during audits, inspections, and
  regulatory reviews

Competency Level: Advanced

Position Number:
004485

Recruitment Range: $66,435 – $78,159

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Appointment
Type: Permanent – Full-time

FTE: 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division:
Asst VC Bus & Fin/Facilities

Organizational Location: VC for Business & Finance

Organizational
Unit: Electrical Services

Posting Number: SHRA3165

Open Date:
04/17/2026

Close Date: 04/26/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete
and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic
application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty
with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender
background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity
and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T
State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political
affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent
employees include the following and more:

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community
  Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life
  Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental
  Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University
  Bookstore Discount

Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40152

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