Electrician Supervisor

THE POSITION

This position supervises the electrical shop within the Facilities and Real Property Management Division of the Public Works Department, overseeing electrical maintenance and repair services for a large portfolio of City-owned facilities—including police stations, fire stations, libraries, community centers, and other municipal buildings. This position supports electrical engineers and project teams on complex repairs, upgrades, and facility improvement projects by providing technical electrical expertise. The role prioritizes preventive maintenance and effective work planning to support safe, reliable facility operations while managing limited resources. Responsibilities include assigning and coordinating work, responding to service requests, and providing customer service to City departments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate has experience in electrical maintenance and repair within public works or similar environments, with the ability to supervise and lead electricians supporting municipal buildings such as police stations, fire stations, libraries, and community centers. A solid understanding of electrical codes, safety practices, and preventive maintenance for public facilities is desired. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to coordinate with City divisions, contractors, and facility users, are preferred. A proactive approach to safety, staff training, and continuous improvement, along with the ability to use maintenance and work order management systems, is highly desired.

DEFINITION

Plan, schedule, obtain materials for, supervise, and inspect the maintenance, repair, operation and alterations of electrical systems of City buildings, pumping stations, treatment facilities, and equipment. May personally perform or assist with more complicated and/or difficult tasks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General direction is provided by a higher-level management position in the Division. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of Electricians, Craft workers and other personnel..

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Plan, organize, coordinate, and supervise the work of electricians, craft workers and other personnel.
- Provide technical assistance and recommendations for electrical maintenance, repair, and alteration of City-owned and leased facilities, including but not limited to service panels, load centers, generators, motor's and required controls, lighting systems, and other electrical systems, equipment, and material.
- Supervise and participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of police and fire communications systems and equipment, including the repair and replacement of defective underground cables on these systems.
- Supervise electrical motor work including the installation and lubrication of bearings, replacement of brushes and riggings, repairing controls, switches, and overload relays.
- Plan, organize, and supervise electrical testing, preventive and corrective maintenance at City facilities including water treatment plants (potable and wastewater), storm and sewer lift stations, reservoirs, and booster stations. Equipment at these facilities consists of motors that operate with motor circuit voltages up to 4,160 volts and power transformers with primary circuit voltages of up to 21,000 volts.
- Anticipate the need for materials needed by subordinates and order when required. Reorder and keep needed supplies in stock.
- Check time sheets, mileage sheets, and work reports prepared and submitted by electricians.
- Operate equipment, used in the construction, alteration, and repair of electrical equipment and parts.
- Develop preventative maintenance schedules and replacement programs.
- Prepare and/or obtain estimates for contract maintenance and assigned projects; schedule and inspect performance of the work for both in-house and contract services.
- Develop safety standards and procedures complying with CAL-OSHA and other authorities.
- Develop, supervise and implement work plans and work schedules for work units.
- Collect, maintain, monitor, and utilize a variety of records and information through the use of written and computerized management information systems related to the work and work units assigned.
- Monitor and provide a variety of reports to track costs, quantities, performance, productivity, work plans and assignments, predictive and preventative maintenance
schedules, and associated budgets for work and work units assigned.
- Coordinate and supervise emergency repairs.
- Develop and maintain records, drawings, and manuals.
- Develop operating instructions, safety, and maintenance procedures.
- Establish and conduct training programs.
- Evaluate and make recommendations concerning supplies and equipment offered by vendors for possible use in the City.
- Maintain status of electrical maintenance tasks and projects.
- Schedule and coordinate work with other sections and divisions.
- Review project documents prior to construction.
- Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

- Standard practices, processes, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and improvement of electrical equipment and systems in municipal buildings.
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions of the various trades supervised.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
- Provisions of the most recent electrical code applicable to installation, maintenance, and repair work.

Ability to:

- Speak, read, and write English at the level necessary for effective job performance.
- Plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of skilled crafts workers and other employees.
- Interpret and work from sketches, plans, and specifications and from oral instructions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with employees, other supervisors, management, contractors, and the public.
- Prepare reports and budgets.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Three years of experience as a journey-level electrician in commercial repair, maintenance, alteration, and construction, preferably including six months of experience in a supervisory capacity.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Residency Requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty-five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W-X Streets, 29th-30th Streets within one year following appointment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) : All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified :
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline . Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Electrician Supervisor examination.

4. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 3/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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