Electrical Trades Chief

UM23 Bowie State University (BSU); United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Tuition remission

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Bowie State University is seeking an Electrical Trades Chief to supervise maintenance staff, manage budgeting and planning, and ensure compliance with safety standards and codes. The role includes preparing cost estimates, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining operational readiness for electrical trades.

Responsibilities emphasize leadership, SOP enforcement, and accurate reporting of maintenance performance and PM activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college coursework preferred.
• Eight years of progressively responsible maintenance experience with at least five years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Valid Maryland Class C driver’s license (or equivalent).
• EPA or environmental certifications may be required depending on assignment (e.g., CFC handling).
• Asbestos awareness or related training may be required.
• OSHA safety training preferred.
• Must possess a Maryland State Board Master Electrician License for supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, and develops assigned personnel; on-the-job training and performance management activities.
• Assists in budget development, forecasting, and operational planning for maintenance trades.
• Develops and enforces SOPs to improve efficiency, safety, and service delivery.
• Reviews and prioritizes work orders and PM tasks; assigns staff accordingly.
• Prepares time, labor, and material estimates for maintenance and capital projects; coordinates with outside contractors as needed.
• Prepares operational reports, maintenance logs, and performance analyses.
• Inspects work areas for safety, codes, and quality; ensures readiness and safe use of tools and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

SOP development

Safety compliance

OSHA training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college coursework

Maryland State Master Electrician License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Posting: JR102105 Electrical Trades Chief (Open) Department: Buildings & Maintenance, PM Position Type: Regular Open Date: 09-03-2026 Close Date: $85,000 - $90,000

Job Description

Responsibilities: Supervises, trains, and develops assigned personnel, including on-the-job training, task direction, and participation in performance management activities. Assists in budget development, forecasting, and operational planning for assigned trade areas. Develops, recommends, and enforces standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve operational efficiency, safety, and service delivery. Reviews and prioritizes work orders and PM tasks, assigns staff accordingly, and identifies work requiring escalation or alternative resolution methods. Ensures availability of tools, materials, and equipment, including initiating procurement documentation and coordinating supply needs for operational continuity. Prepares time, labor, and material estimates for maintenance and capital-related projects; develops specifications for work performed by outside contractors when applicable. Prepares operational reports, maintenance logs, and performance analyses, including work order status, PM compliance, and workload metrics. Inspects work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA regulations, and institutional policies. Inspects completed work for adherence to trade standards, codes, specifications, and quality expectations. Diagnoses and resolves complex maintenance issues and performs or directs corrective repairs and troubleshooting. Ensures operational readiness and safe use of tools, equipment, and machinery, including directing repairs using appropriate diagnostic and testing instruments.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Two (2) years of college coursework preferred. Minimum eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in assigned trade(s), including at least five (5) years in a lead or supervisory capacity. Valid driver’s license (Maryland Class C or equivalent). EPA or environmental certifications may be required depending on assignment (e.g., CFC handling). Asbestos awareness or related training may be required. OSHA safety training preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Must possess a valid Maryland State Board Master Electrician License. Maryland State Master Electrician License required for supervisory-level positions involving oversight of electrical operations, code compliance, and multi-crew coordination. Additional trade-related certifications (as applicable to assignment area) may be required.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment: Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required. Possession of Maryland State certification as a licensed maintenance electrician is required within two years of employment date. Employees in this job class may be required to be trained to work with asbestos. Candidates for employment must be available for emergencies on an as needed basis.

• Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance
• paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave
• 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission
• employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Aff

The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.

Founded in 1865, Bowie State University (BSU) is Maryland’s oldest Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and is one of 12 constituent institutions of the University System of Maryland.

One of the nation's Top 20 HBCUs, and top 10 among public HBCUs. BSU provides high-quality and affordable educational opportunities for students with ambitions to achieve and succeed.

BSU offers 27 undergraduate majors, as well as 18 master’s, 2 doctoral programs, along with doctoral and advanced certification programs, with special focus on science, technology, business, education and related disciplines.

BSU is the among the nation's top graduate school programs in Nursing (MSN), Computer Science, Education and Public Affairs (U.S. News & World Report).

With an enrollment of more than 6,000, BSU is a diverse university whose students, faculty and staff represent many ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

BSU is centrally located in one of the nation’s most exciting metropolitan areas within easy reach of Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis, and boasts a serene campus on a 300-acre suburban wooden tract.