About Us

BCI Integrated Solutions / Midwest Alarm Company, Inc. has been installing industry leading audio visual, structured cabling, fire, and security alarms since 1967. BCI owns and operates its own U.L. listed central monitoring station and has two divisions within the company: the systems division and the electrical division. BCI is a great place to work with many long-term employees and stable employment opportunities with the potential for advancement.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Electrical Project Manager, the Foreman – Electrical has responsibility for planning new installation projects, maintaining electrical systems and repairing or replacing electrical equipment throughout the district.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans new installation and remodel projects.
• Reviews job sheets and assigns work.
• Prices and checks work requests.
• Supervises department employees.
• Completes employee evaluations and performance reviews.
• Performs responsible duties for all district electrical maintenance, including lighting, power systems, generators, fire alarms, bleachers, starters, motors, kitchen equipment, overhead door controls, sprinkler clocks and controls, scoreboards, basketball backboard controls, auditorium dimmer controls, air conditioning and heating systems, boilers, and frequency drives.
• Performs electrical job inspections and ensures work is completed according to local codes and requirements.
• Designs and engineers’ small capital outlay electrical jobs.
• Prices and orders materials for major projects.
• Coordinates jobs with school personnel.
• Files weekly reports.
• Responds to emergencies after normal business hours.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Four (4) year journeyman apprenticeship and certificate required.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience related to the above tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience, five (5) of which were supervisory.
• Journeyman Electrician License and/or Master Electrician training.
• Management training.
• Commercial Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical functions.
• Knowledge of construction electrical work.
• Knowledge of energy management.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems.
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams.
• Communication and supervisory skills.
• Ability to operate a computer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person