Supervisor, Electrical

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE seeks a Supervising Electrical to lead staff, coordinate electrical installations, inspections, and maintenance across campus facilities. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and effective service delivery, with opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities include prioritizing work, supervising crews, and collaborating with campus partners to ensure reliable electrical systems and timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in electrical systems or related field.
• 2+ years coordinating electrical installations, maintenance, or related activities.
• 2+ years supervising staff, crews, contractors, or project teams.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, low voltage, fire alarm, access control.
• Ability to interpret work orders, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Ability to manage daily work activities to support service needs and priorities.
• Strong safety awareness and knowledge of applicable codes and standards.
• Eligible for Nebraska driver’s license and able to drive on university business.

Responsibilities

• Implement priorities set by leadership and communicate status and needs.
• Monitor performance metrics and suggest improvements to electrical services.
• Coordinate electrical installations, inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Review estimates and work plans for accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with priorities.
• Assign work and manage staffing coverage to meet service needs and schedules.
• Oversee campus electrical work including low voltage, fire alarm, and card access activities.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance with codes and standards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Electrical knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in electrical technology or related field

Job description

Position Information

Working Title

Department

Department UO Building Systems Maintenance-1004

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_260566

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 07/22/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/12/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska and certified as a Lincoln Family-Friendly workplace, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.

We invest in our employees:

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental leave
• Tuition assistance for employees and dependents.
• Exclusive employee discounts.
• Professional development through training and education.
• And many more!!

As the Supervisor, Electrical, you will:

• Implement operational priorities established by leadership, and communicate work status, resource needs, elevate issues, and provide reports and updates when applicable.
• Monitor work activity, service trends, and operational performance metrics, and recommend improvements to electrical services, workflow efficiency, and service delivery.
• Coordinate electrical installations, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance activities, and related work assignments across assigned staff and projects.
• Review estimates, project information, and work plans for accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with assigned priorities.
• Assign work, monitor staffing coverage, and adjust daily work assignments to support service needs, project schedules, and operational priorities.
• Track service work, project activity, and assigned tasks to help ensure completion in alignment with scope, schedule, budget, quality, and service expectations.
• Coordinate with campus departments and stakeholders to ensure electrical activities align with operational needs, project schedules, and institutional priorities.
• Oversee campus electrical work, such as low voltage, fire alarm, card access, service work, and medium voltage utility-related activities, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Participate in facilities condition assessments and provide input on electrical system needs, deficiencies, and priorities.
• Identify operational needs and recommend improvements to procedures, equipment, technologies, and contracted services to enhance reliability, safety, and service quality.
• Support and monitor compliance with safety, environmental, health, accessibility, electrical code, and other applicable standards and reinforce a culture of safety and accountability.
• Assist with contract coordination, vendor communication, and review of contractor performance to help ensure performance aligns with specifications, budgets, and institutional standards.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with campus stakeholders, communicate work priorities and project status, manage service expectations, and share feedback with leadership to support continuous improvement.
• Promote and reinforce a people-centered culture that emphasizes safety, continuous learning, collaboration, customer service, community, and operational excellence.
• Provide leadership and oversight of staff performance, such as setting goals, communicating expectations, delivering coaching and training, conducting evaluations, documenting performance, and recommending salary adjustments.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, technical training, or equivalent experience in electrical systems, electrical technology, construction, maintenance, power distribution, controls, fire alarm systems, access control systems, building systems, or other related field of study.
• 2+ years of experience coordinating installations, troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, or maintenance activities in electrical operations, construction, maintenance, utilities, or related facilities operations.
• 2+ years of experience supervising, leading, assigning, or monitoring the work of staff, crews, contractors, or project teams.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, low voltage, fire alarm, access control, and related operations.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, safety, and regulatory requirements related to electrical operations.
• Ability to interpret work orders, estimates, blueprints, specifications, technical information, and other electrical documentation.
• Ability to assign, coordinate, and monitor daily work activities to support service needs, project schedules, and operational priorities.
• Skilled in identifying operational issues and recommending practical solutions to support safe, reliable, and efficient service delivery.
• Supervisory skills that support effective oversight, workflow coordination, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with campus stakeholders, contractors, and operational partners.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing operational needs.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to work from a ladder and/or aerial equipment.
• Available by cell phone to assist with campus emergencies.
• Available for regular rotations on the weekend and after-hours on-call schedule.
• State of Nebraska Journeyman Electrical License
• Must have a valid driver’s license and eligible to drive on University business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical technology, construction management, industrial technology, facilities management, engineering technology, or other related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• Experience overseeing low voltage, fire alarm, card access, service work, and medium voltage utility-related activities.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, stakeholders, and multiple work priorities in support of operations.
• Experience reviewing estimates, work plans, service requests, and project documentation.
• Experience supporting compliance with applicable safety standards, electrical codes, and operational policies.
• Experience using technology and systems for tracking, reporting, scheduling, communication, and operational efficiency.
• Experience working in a higher education or similarly complex institutional environment.
• Proficient utilizing work order systems, work tracking, project coordination, and preparing documentation.
• Knowledge of University operational processes, budgeting practices, and/or institutional policies.
• Project Management Professional ( PMP ) certification
• State of Nebraska Contractors License

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Yes

Physical Required

Physical Required Yes

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary

Salary commensurate upon experience

Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date

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