Position Title:

Electrical Manager (Revised with new hourly rate)

Campus:

All USM locations

City, State:

Gorham ME

Department:

Maintenance Services - PMAS

Bargaining Unit:

Univ Supv

Salary Band/Wage Band:

C41, Step 8 - $30.13/hour

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm Weekends & Evenings as necessary based on needs of the University

Statement of Job:

The University of Southern Maine Facilities Management department is looking to hire an Electrical Manager to join our team.

With the recent completion of the McGoldrick Center for Career and Student Success (https://usm.maine.edu/portland-campus-development-project/mcgoldrick-center-career-student-success/) and the upcoming Center for the Arts (https://www.foundation.usm.maine.edu/s/300/bp19/interior.aspx?sid=300&gid=1001&pgid=2647) , it’s an exciting time to be a part of USM’s campus transformation and a community that truly believes in its service promise to be Student Focused Every Day. This position will supervise the electrical operations trade for the Portland and Gorham USM campuses by assigning and developing work orders and projects, monitoring assigned budget, and coordinating services with other University departments. The successful candidate for this position will hold a valid State of Maine Electrical license and understand the full scope of the electrical trade, along with supervisory principles and practices to effectively supervise and evaluate staff, and manage operations work on USM campuses.

Essential functions for this position include but are not limited to:

• Supervises electrical trades staff.

• Coordinates department activities which include determining electrical maintenance needs, preparing work orders, and/or performing related duties.

• Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records, logs, reports, and/or related documents.

• Periodically performs duties of an Electrical Specialist.

• Works under minimal supervision, typically provided with general goals and objectives within assigned areas.

• Managing the purchasing of materials and supplies, overseeing supplier contracts

This is a full-time position with a starting rate of $30.13 per hour. The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes 13 paid holidays; vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution; and more. Visit our Benefits website (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/) to learn more.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid State of Maine Master Electrical License, or equivalent that is eligible to obtain State of Maine Master (i.e. out of state licensing that can qualify for applying for and obtaining State of Maine Masters License)

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) AND seven years of related electrical experience and supervisory/management experience

• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

  Other Information:

To apply materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of the job posting or at USM Jobs (https://usm.maine.edu/jobs) .

You will need to create an applicant profile and complete an application including uploading a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted, and the position will remain open until filled.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Work Year Calendar:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, CV/Resume