Electrical Supervisor

Inside Higher Ed; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 54,165 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

A prestigious university in Columbia, SC is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to provide leadership to the electrical team, oversee maintenance on electrical systems, and collaborate with other departments. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of relevant experience, a technical school accreditation, and proficiency in safety practices and communication skills. Competitive salary range is $54,165 - $67,000, along with generous benefits including health and life insurance, paid tuition, and more.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of job related experience or equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
• Variable work schedule including evenings and weekends may be required.
• Essential personnel during inclement weather and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and schedule work assignments using industry work standards.
• Supervise, train, monitor, and evaluate electricians and other staff.
• Develop and oversee preventative maintenance on critical electrical equipment.
• Identify and direct repair and installation of equipment.
• Manage and verify accuracy of shop work orders.

Skills

Ability to read blueprints, plans, and specifications

Knowledge of safety practices in maintenance and electrical fields

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Effective communication skills

Ability to perform heavy manual labor

Education

Technical school accreditation or skilled trades program

State electrical license

Completion of qualified electrical apprenticeship

Two-year electrical technical degree

Job description

Overview

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor at the University of South Carolina – Housing Facilities (Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support). This role provides leadership to the electrical team, assigns work orders in the campus CMMS, oversees preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, and collaborates with Shared Services IT, campus Security, and FIXX as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess and schedule work assignments using industry work standards
• Supervise, train, monitor, and evaluate electricians and other staff
• Develop, implement and oversee preventative maintenance on critical electrical equipment, controls and distribution panels
• Identify and direct the repair and installation of electronic and electromechanical equipment
• Manage, assign, verify accuracy and completion of shop work orders in AssetWorks AiM
• Plan and oversee small electrical projects
• Provide technical support to other departments on campus

Qualifications

• Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or applicable skilled trades program and 4 or more years of job related experience (may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience).
• Preferred Qualifications: State electrical license, completion of qualified electrical apprenticeship and/or two-year electrical technical degree; variable work schedule; evenings and weekends may be required; essential personnel during inclement weather and emergencies.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of safety practices in maintenance and electrical fields; ability to read blueprints, plans and specifications; proficiency with Microsoft Office, timesheet systems; ability to supervise staff and communicate effectively; ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Benefits/Perks

• Generous benefits including health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, dependent scholarships, annual leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Work-life balance with a 40-hour work week

Job Details

• Job type: Full-time
• Hours per week: 40
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; flexible schedule to meet department needs
• Location: Columbia, SC
• Division/Department: SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration
• Salary: Approved Starting Salary $54,165; Advertised Salary Range $54,165 - $67,000
• Open date: 05/27/2025
• Close date: 09/11/2025

About University Of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. Palmetto College campuses enable students to earn degrees through in-person, online or blended learning. All system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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