The USC department of Facilities Management Services (FMS) - Operations: Construction Project Services is seeking an individual who’s highly skilled in the electrical trade, with excellent communication skills, leadership capabilities, customer service oriented and attentive to producing quality work, to join its team as Electrician, Lead.

FMS is a diverse group of innovative and talented professionals who provide high quality facilities maintenance and management services in support of education and research at USC. FMS is committed to being fully responsive to the needs of faculty, students, staff and public, who are our customers. FMS strives to cooperate fully with all campus constituents to provide a functional and efficient facilities operation for the university. FMS values accountability, collaboration, respect, trust, and employee recognition. Learn more about FMS at: www.usc.edu/fms

Under the general supervision of the Trades Supervisor, the Electrician, Lead performs advanced shop procedures. Has responsibility for oversight and coordination of trades personnel within a shop/team. Assists supervisor on a variety of trade specialty procedures and compliance programs. Assigns tasks, schedules work locations and monitors assigned areas and activities. Coordinates work of employees, including trades, non-trades, contractors and provides general project management for assigned projects; leads multi-trade projects/assignments/team. Assists supervisor with training and guidance to ensure that high standards. of quality, service and customer satisfaction are maintained. May assume leadership role in the absence of supervisor as assigned and/or designated.

Candidates for the position of Electrician, Lead must have the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent; specialized/technical training
• Completion of four year apprenticeship program; however, four years’ experience as a trade-related trainee may substitute for completion of a four year apprenticeship program
• Additional 5 years of extensive journey-level Electrician experience
• Experience performing various aspects of Electrical work including new installations/construction, renovations/tenant improvements, electrical maintenance, lighting & lighting controls; medium voltage experience is a plus
• Experience leading/overseeing tenant improvements/ renovation projects and team members is desired
• State Journey-level Electrician license (or valid contractor’s license) highly desired
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to resolve job related problems
• Thorough comprehension of job components for all projects, including other trades
• Thorough understanding of costs, materials and estimating procedures
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and lead skills; ability to work effectively with vendors, customers and other trade employees
• Knowledge of computers, billing systems, material ordering
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures

Job Accountabilities:

• Provides team leadership and guidance to trade journeymen and other personnel. Assigns and oversees work of assigned team. Sets Priorities and timelines. Provides feedback on performance, disciplinary actions, promotions, etc. Ensures timely completion within cost and quality constraints.
• Trains and assists employees in a variety of skills and tasks. Identifies additional training or defines needs for new or continuing training that would benefit employees and the University.
• Performs advanced/specialty electrical procedures. Assists supervisor in project management and coordination of compliance, regulatory testing and preventive maintenance projects.
• Coordinates activities of trade employees and other personnel to ensure timely and cost effective job completion.
• Interprets rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ensures compliance and implementation of city and state building codes and provides for safety of employees throughout duration of projects.
• Identifies and reports need for maintenance, replacement and/or repair. Purchases materials and services as needed.
• Oversees quality of work of outside contractors.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of records, reports and correspondence as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Come and join the FMS team – a team that works as trusted partners shaping an environment of innovation and excellence.