Lead Electrician Supervisor

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a qualified Supervisor Electrician to oversee electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance across city buildings, bridges, and traffic control systems. The role involves supervising electricians and helpers, planning work orders, and ensuring safety compliance.

Candidates must have six years of full-time electrical experience (or four years plus related training) with supervisory experience, and a New York driver license.

Qualifications

• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician acquired within the last fifteen years, at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Or four years of experience as described with additional related training to make up the equivalent, with at least one year supervising electricians.
• A Motor Vehicle Driver license valid in the State of New York; licenses must be maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electricians and helpers in installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems for buildings, bridges, and traffic control.
• Prepare work orders, schedules, and tool/material requisitions; inspect field work for progress and quality.
• Maintain records, reports, and oversee department shop operations; coordinate with staff, inspectors, and vendors.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and OSHA requirements; troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems.
• Plan and prioritize electrical projects, manage timelines, and delegate tasks as required.

Skills

Electrical systems

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

OSHA safety

Job description

The City of New York is seeking a qualified Supervisor Electrician to oversee electrical installations, repairs, and maintenance across city buildings, bridges, and traffic control systems. The role involves supervising electricians and helpers, planning work orders, and ensuring safety compliance.

Candidates must have six years of full-time electrical experience (or four years plus related training) with supervisory experience, and a New York driver license.