Lead Electrician

State Farm Arena; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tickets to events

Hawks Shop discounts

Celebratory team events

Job summary

State Farm Arena in Atlanta is seeking a Lead Electrician responsible for overseeing the electrical operations, maintenance, and repair of systems within the facility. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of safety standards such as OSHA guidelines. This role is crucial for ensuring a safe, operational arena for millions of guests attending various events each year. We offer competitive benefits, including event tickets and team member discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of electrical construction and maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical components and proper installation procedures.
• Ability to supervise or lead a team of electricians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and delegate electrical operations and maintenance.
• Monitor work progress of electrical staff.
• Assist in preparing purchase orders and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

Electrical construction and maintenance experience

Ability to read commercial electrical drawings

Communication skills

Knowledge of OSHA guidelines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; trade school completion preferred

Tools

Test instruments

Computerized maintenance management systems

Job description

The **Lead Electrician**is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day electrical operations, maintenance, and repair of all utility components, systems, and structures at State Farm Arena. Working closely with the Senior Maintenance Manager, this role leads and delegates work to electrical staff while ensuring all preventive maintenance programs are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and OSHA standards. Success in this role means a safe, fully operational facility that supports world-class guest experiences at every event.**Key Responsibilities:** **Primary Responsibilities** **(55%)**Delegates duties and responsibilities to electrical staff, monitors work progress, and keeps the Senior Maintenance Manager fully informed of status and outcomes.**Secondary Responsibilities** **(****25%)*** Reviews schedules, operations reports, equipment conditions, and parts/material inventories to maximize departmental effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.* Assists in preparing purchase orders for materials, tools, equipment, spare parts, and supplies; coordinates with vendors to secure pricing and ordering information.* Orients and trains new employees on shift O&M routines, safety procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment.* Exchanges relevant technical information with consultants, contractors, and manufacturers' representatives as directed by the Senior Maintenance Manager.* Develops and recommends techniques for work method simplification, cost reduction, and improved working conditions to enhance overall departmental performance.* Maintains accurate records, schedules, charts, and documentation as required to ensure proper and timely preventive maintenance and repairs.* Provides direct support and assistance during major work projects and event-day surge needs.* Completes timesheets accurately to ensure correct recording of hours and work performed.*\*Other job duties as assigned***Requirements:** High school diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of trade school completion may substitute for up to two (2) years of experience requirement.**Responsibilities** **(15%)**Submits ideas and suggestions to the Maintenance Manager to help plan work schedules and assignments in alignment with O&M repair requirements. Recommends updates to position descriptions and job requirements to the Senior Maintenance Manager for future management consideration.**Additional Responsibilities** **(5%****)**Performs other duties as required or assigned by the Senior Maintenance Manager and Facilities Services Manager.Minimum of ten (10) years of electrical construction and maintenance experience with detailed working knowledge of electrical components, systems, tools, test instruments, and proper installation/repair procedures. Working knowledge of safety equipment, systems, and OSHA guidelines to maintain a safe workplace and public environment.Ability to read and interpret all commercial electrical drawings, schematics, and programs as applied to the electrical trade. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors, vendors, and manufacturers' representatives.**Preferred Qualifications:** Experience in a sports, entertainment, or large-scale public assembly facility environment. Familiarity with building automation systems (BAS) and energy management systems. Experience supervising or leading a team of electricians or maintenance technicians. Knowledge of low-voltage systems, including fire alarm, AV, and security/access control. Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or work order platforms.We are a professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creatingmemorable experiences for each guest we interact with.The Hawks came to Atlanta in 1968 and since then, we have been True to Atlanta. Once you become a Team Member, you are family and we are True to You.The home of the Hawks, State Farm Arena has recently been completely renovated to better serve our fans in all aspects of their experiences at the arena. We host approximately 160 events and nearly 2 million guests annually with a capacity of more than 17,000. A 100% smoke-free campus, State Farm Arena is consistently ranked among the top 10 concert and event venues in the world.For our Team Members, we strive to be the best place to work in Atlanta. That means being True to You with investing in your development while having fun. We like to celebrate a lot with parties, hosting team member basketball tournaments and so much more. We offer competitive benefits and perks like tickets to events and Hawks Shop discounts.Whether hustling on the court, giving back to our communities, or investing in our team members, we are always True to Atlanta. Come be a part of the action. Go Hawks!We have also earned the #1 Game Experience in the NBA, and have reached these accomplishments through the amazing work of all of our Team Members. We know you will continue this trend as a valued Team Member with the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. Our culture is built on inclusion, diversity and innovation, all with a touch of southern hospitality. We show our culture in the community by building bridges through basketball. We have basketball camps and coaching clinics, we build new public courts in metro Atlanta neighborhoods, and many other projects like the Million Meal Pack.