Electrician Foreman

Macomb-County-Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Macomb County is seeking an Electrician Foreman to supervise staff, coordinate projects with contractors, and modify electrical installations from blueprints to minimize material waste.

The role involves inspecting equipment, ensuring timely availability of materials, and leading emergency maintenance along with routine testing of circuits and safety systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Five years of experience as a licensed Electrician.
• Current State of Michigan Master Electrician License.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and insured vehicle for travel.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate work assignments for staff.
• Inspect electrical installations and assist with upgrades.
• Interpret blueprints and layouts for installations and expansions.
• Maintain inventory of parts and tools for maintenance.
• Respond to after hour emergencies and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Blueprints & diagrams

Reading electrical schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Master Electrician License (MI)

Tools

Measuring instruments

Hand & power tools

Job description

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.CLASSIFICATION TITLE:Electrician ForemanSALARY:$80,536.93 - $104,167.78DEPARTMENT:Facilities & OperationsOpening Date:09/15/2026Closing Date:09/29/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining AgreementEMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary periodCURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is 7:30 a.m. Flexible/On-call hours will be required as needed based on operational needs.GENERAL SUMMARYUnder direction, provides supervision of employees and prioritizes work assignments . Facilitates, coordinates, and oversees projects with multiple contractors. Working from blueprints, drawings, and layouts, modifies electrical installations to minimize waste of materials. Performs inspections of equipment and systems to detect hazards and perform required upgrades.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinates projects with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and consultants.Inspects projects completed by external contractors and responds to issues.Assists with Capital Improvement Projects, attends pre-construction walk-throughs, schedules work, and works with vendors to resolve problems.Ensures materials are available in keeping with project timelines.Installs, modifies and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatuses and control equipment.Installs new electrical installations for additions or renovations to county owned facilities.Follows diagrams and blueprints, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring.Makes standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit.Pulls wiring through conduit.Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together and applying tape or terminal caps.Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.Installs control and distribution apparatuses such as switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels.Connects power cables to equipment and installs grounding leads.Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components.Maintains emergency generators, lift stations, and other electrical equipment and systems.Makes routine inspections of installed equipment and systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.Maintains an inventory of parts and tools for daily maintenance and readiness for emergency situations.Responds to after hour emergency calls and performs emergency service and preventative maintenance.Erects scaffolding or sets up ladders to perform tasks above ground level.Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.Performs related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSRequired Education and ExperiencePossession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development TestFive (5) years of experience as a licensed ElectricianPreferred Education and ExperiencePrevious supervisory experienceRequired Licenses or CertificationsCurrent State of Michigan Master Electrician LicensePossession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travelPreferred Licenses or CertificationsNoneCOMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIESKnowledge of:Electrical equipment and systemsFire alarm and lighting control systemsBlueprints, drawings and electrical diagramsSkill in:Organization and time managementAssigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignmentsUsing good professional judgement and initiativesOperating a variety of hand tools, power tools, construction equipment, measuring and testing instrumentsInterpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with co-workersMeasuring, cutting, bending, threading, assembling, pulling and installing electrical conduitAbility to:Supervise and direct the work of staffTransport tools, material, equipment, and supplies to work site by hand, truck, or heavy motorized truckMeet schedules and deadlines of projectsWork in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity CampaignEffectively speak, write and understand the English languageEffectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferredUnderstand and carry out oral and/or written instructionsAccurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic filesMaintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundariesWork independentlyWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONSThe work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.N/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/ContinuouslyWork EnvironmentOffice or similar indoor environment: F/COutdoor environment: F/CStreet environment (near moving traffic): OConstruction site: OConfined space: N/SExposuresIndividuals who are hostile or irate: OIndividuals with known violent backgrounds: OExtreme cold (below 32 degrees): OExtreme heat (above 100 degrees): OCommunicable diseases: OMoving mechanical parts: OFumes or airborne particles: OToxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/SLoud noises (85+ decibels): N/SBlood Borne Pathogens: OPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.N/S =Never/Seldom O =Occasionally F/C = Frequently/ContinuouslyDemand :Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/CBending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/CClimbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: F/CCrawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/SDigging: ODriving on sealed and unsealed roads: OGrasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: OKneeling to work at low levels: F/CManual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/CLift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:Up to 10 pounds: F/CUp to 50 pounds: OMore than 50 pounds: N/SOver 100 pounds: N/SPush/Pull objects away from or towards the body: OReaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): OSitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/CStanding in an upright position without movement: F/CWalking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/CRunning considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/SGENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERSComplies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.The Building Trades Association bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.