What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Shop Supervisor position at North Carolina A&T State University?
Classification Information
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
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
Valid Driver’s License
Valid CDL
Position Overview
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.
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)
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
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
Position Information
Working Title
Electrical Shop Supervisor
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
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division
Asst VC Bus & Fin/Facilities
Organizational Location
VC for Business & Finance
Organizational Unit
Electrical Services
Posting Detail Information
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:
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
Salary : $66,435 - $78,159