Position Vacancy ID:
95872-AS

Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable

Working Title:
Senior Manager - Electric Shop

Official Title:
SR TRADES SUPERINTENDENT(T44BN)

Hiring Department(s):
A717101-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP SHOPS/ELECTRIC

FTE:
100%

Anticipated Begin Date:
NOVEMBER 01, 2018

Term:
This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:
Minimum $90,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Degree and area of specialization:
No Degree required

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Minimum 7 years as a State of Wisconsin recognized Journey level license Electrician and credentialed Master Electrician with a minimum of 5 years in a lead worker or supervisor role in an electrical department. With the main focus in a combination of electrical disciplines including low and medium voltage system, direct digital controls, security access control software, hardwired and wireless network communications systems and utility plant systems that provide security, electricity and communications, utility service to commercial, industrial, and multi-tenant buildings, providing all maintenance repairs on normal and after hours services work.

License or Certificate:
Must be a licensed journey electrician and licensed master electrician by the State of WI

Position Summary:
This position supervises employees and other related activities of the UW-Madison, Physical Plant, Electric Shop. Responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to, directing the operations of the Electric Shop, including, maintenance, remodeling, and departmental projects for the UW-Madison facilities, and assigning and reviewing the work of Trades Superintendents, Craftsworker Superviors, electricians, and apprentices, when applicable. The position serves as shop liaison to customers, other trades groups, and management. Work is performed under general supervision of the Director of Maintenance for the Physical Plant who reviews work through periodic conferences, reports, and inspections.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Physical Plant is committed to the highest standard of professionalism and customer service for our university community.

Additional Information:
* Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, methods, practices, and procedures of the eletric trade.
* Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety requirements of the electric trade and the Wisconsin building code.
* Knowledge of symbols, information, and terminology used in interpretation of blue prints, sketches, specifications, and on-site analysis to make accurate estimates of labor, equipment, and material needs and costs.
* Ability to read, interpret, and disseminate information contained in technical manuals, repair bulletins, modification work orders, drawings, specifications, and related instructional materials.
* Ability to effectively supervise and communicate instructions per specifications to direct reports.
* Ability to minimize disruption to classrooms and research.
* Skilled in verbal, written, and graphical communications to impart complex maintenance, repair, or construction concepts and instructions. Ability to communicate well with employees, co-workers, managers, vendors, and members of the university community.
* Ability to communicate effectively to resolve issues with customers or other university staff. Knowledge of and ability to apply conflict resolution.
* Knowledge of mathematics; ability to take accurate measurements and perform common computations.
* Knowledge of project funding procedures, job cost accounting procedures, timekeeping requirements, etc.
* Knowledge of procedures used in requisitioning materials, equipment, and supplies, and of university and state requisition and purchasing procedures.
* Possession of self-reliance, initiative, and independent judgment sufficient to diagnose and resolve complex and difficult repair, construction or related problems without advice or counsel from higher supervision.
* Basic knowledge of civil service employment process, state and federal guidelines on equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.
* Knowledge of basic principles used in employee counseling, performance evaluations, resolving complaints, handling grievances, administering discipline, and of union contracts.
* Basic knowledge of employment interviewing techniques.
* Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills, and exercise a strong sense of priority and time management.
* Team player: understand the combined contributions of all Shop Supervisors to a common end.
* Customer service: Ensure that making service quality is everybody's business.
* Develop, deliver and attend safety meetings and training sessions when requested. Ability to be flexible, self-motivated, and quality oriented.
* Ability to maintain a professional and service-oriented relationship with customers and co-workers.

Contact:
Dawn Bierman
dawn.bierman@wisc.edu
608-265-4057
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should specifically address the Required Qualifications listed in the Relevant Work Experience section.

Additional Link:
Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Applications Open: Sep 5 2018 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 1 2018 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time


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