Electrician Foreman I - Facilities Services - UTK

The University of Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Access Control, Administrative Skills, Agriculture, Blueprints, Capital Project, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Community Support, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Projects, Control Systems, Cost Estimates, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Educational Administration, Electrical Components, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Environmental Design, Facilities Planning, Facilities and Maintenance, Fire Alarm, Identify Issues, Landscaping, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Material Take Off, Mentoring, People Management, Pest Control, Problem Solving Skills, Residential Construction, Resource Management, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Motivation, Staff Training, Test Design, Time Management, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Volunteer Experience

LOCATION

Knoxville, TN

POSTED

Today

Job Description

The Facilities Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and operations of all campus facilities which include buildings, grounds, and utility systems. The Electrician Foreman supervises employees, lays out work and assists employees in job functions, and trains them as necessary. He also provides support for the Superintendent and fills in for them during absences. Assists other electrical foreman when needed. This position provides good customer service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Installation and inspection of electrical, fire alarm, access control and other work in progress by visually observing completed work as well as work in progress.
Assigns work to others, interacts with design personnel to provide technical expertise for projects.
Approves and submits employee time records, mentors and instructs employees and participates in personnel matters as necessary.
Plans work, estimates costs, reads blueprints and performs takeoff of materials.
Assists and instructs other craftsmen in the performance of their duties.
Investigates technical problems, troubleshoots and devises solutions to resolve such problems.
Supervises the installation of electrical, fire alarm and control system components.
Participates in the design, testing and certification of such systems to ensure proper functionality and operational integrity.
Studies blueprints, ordering of materials by use of a computerized ordering system, inspects deliveries to ensure proper materials are received in good condition and delivers material to job site.
Ensures proper tools and equipment are available to perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
Attends and holds meetings to discuss projects, employee behavior, work practices, conditions and progress.
Supervises and mentors employees and assists other team members in the performance of their duties.
Assists other foremen in their duties and other lead personnel when their foremen are out.
Other work as needed as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Education:
- Vocational or technical training required
Required Experience:
- A minimum of eight years of experience in industrial, commercial or utility electrical work.
  - Five years of senior leadership or supervisory experience.
  - Excellent communication skills, technical skills and intuition.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Must possess a good working knowledge of electrical construction and renovation practices, have the ability to solve technical electrical problems and instruct others in the installation and repair of electrical systems and components.
- Must have the ability to supervise and motivate employees, interact with others in a professional and responsible manner.
- Must have the ability to read blueprints, interpret design objectives and to acquire and supervise the resources needed to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
Other Conditions:
- Valid Driver's license
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Associates Degree
Experience:
- Ten years of experience in industrial or utility electrical systems, construction and operations with supervisory experience leading electricians and electrical technicians in the performance of their duties.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ten years experience as an Electrical Foreman or Senior Journeyman Electrician with the ability to lead and supervise others in the performance of their duties.
- Excellent technical skills and construction and operational knowledge.
- Have positive attitude with a can do spirit.

Work Location

University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN Campus
This is an on-site position

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR11
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About The College/Department/Division

UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville's largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.

About Us

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees-the Volunteers-who uphold the university's tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy's largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates," "One of America's Best Large Employers," and "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

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