Electrical Supervisor

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Electrical Supervisor

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

15054

Department

Engineering Department

Opening Date

05/28/2025

Closing Date

7/28/2025 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

Position Overview:

Responsible for general electrical work required for installation, maintenance, and repair of all electrical equipment and systems necessary for construction, renovation, or maintenance in designated County buildings.

Job Duties:

  • Monitors and leads in maintaining an efficient time management schedule for Harris County employees and contract personnel.
  • Supervises, directs, and assists with all duties required for the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical systems, machinery, and equipment in assigned buildings.
  • Performs general repairs and maintains equipment and machinery by troubleshooting and diagnosing special service problems in accordance with instructions, blueprints, manuals, and all building codes.
  • Prepares reports, budgets, expenditures, scopes of work, project schedules, and contracts.
  • Conducts performance reviews and prepares coaching/counseling reports.
  • Estimates cost factors for labor and material and determines requirements and plans for installation, maintenance, and repair of all electrical equipment and systems necessary for construction, renovation, or maintenance in designated County buildings.
  • Researches and maintains continuing education for the trade.
  • Assists and trains less experienced co-workers and performs other duties as assigned.
  •  Will be required to be on-call after hours.


Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

  • High school diploma, G.E.D. equivalency.
  • A current State Master Electrician's license is required.

Experience:

  • Six (6) years of hands-on experience in various aspects of building operations, repairs, and maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities.
  • Four (4) years supervisory experience. Previous Harris County experience may be considered as a substitution for supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions in a thorough, neat, and timely manner, and be skilled in reading and building from blueprints.
  • Must have a good understanding of electrical systems, machinery, and equipment.
  • Understand and have thorough knowledge of electrical tools and codes, and display mechanical aptitude.
  • Maintain a courteous, helpful behavior at all times.
  • Self-starter possessing the interpersonal skills required to be a productive team player.
  • Ability to receive CJIS clearance, pass a security check, and a drug test, as required.   This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.


NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education:

  • Have and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Certification.

General Information


Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

May work outside in all kinds of weather; may work with no air conditioning or heating, will work on ladders and scaffolding; duties require standing, sitting, stretching, bending, stooping, climbing, frequent lifting a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment, supplies, and tools and must have the ability to install rigging/lifting devices for heavier items safely. Will work in cramped and awkward positions with all types of mechanical tools, electric and other equipment, and may be exposed to dust, dirt, paint fumes, etc.

FEATURED BENEFITS:

Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunity.
Flexible spending account.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).



Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.


The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:


Health & Wellness Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Wellness Plan
  • Life Insurance 
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
  • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
  • One (1) floating holiday per year
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan


The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

  • Professional learning & development opportunities
  • Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan) 
  • Flexible work schedule*
  • METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by department.


In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.


For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
  • High School or GED diploma
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • None of the Above
02
Do you currently hold a Master Electrician's license?
  • Yes
  • No
03
How many years of hands-on experience do you have in building operations, repairs, and maintenance of commercial and/or industrial facilities?
  • 0-1 year
  • 2-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6+ years
04
How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
  • 0-1 year
  • 2-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 5+ years
05
Do you have Previous experience working with the County?
  • yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
Harris County
Address
1111 Fannin St
Ste. 600
Houston, Texas, 77002
Phone
713-274-5445