Electrical Shop Manager - Facilities Planning and Management

Position Summary

The WashU Facilities Team stewards the university's physical environment in support of its mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, Mutual Support, and accountability, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across all campuses.

Collectively, our teams oversee more than 180 buildings totaling over 21 million gross square feet across the Danforth, Medical, and satellite campuses. This includes highly complex clinical, research, academic, residential, and administrative environments. We provide comprehensive operational support, facilities maintenance, utilities management, strategic planning, capital project delivery, and operational support to ensure safe, efficient, innovative, and sustainable operations.

As WashU continues to expand its research, clinical, and educational footprint, our integrated facilities organizations remain trusted strategic partners, maintaining forward-thinking, resilient, and sustainable environments that support the university's mission for generations to come.

The Electrical Shop Manager manages the daily operations of bargaining unit employees to maintain electrical systems on the Danforth campus. The Manager assists the Director of Utility Operations in coordinating the assignment of projects, method for completion of projects and tasks, approval of expenditures, staffing assignments, approval of necessary overtime, interviews and hiring of new employees, and performs training as necessary.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises a team of specialized union mechanics responsible for campus-wide electrical systems support, while collaborating with other departments and managers to manage daily operations, maintain equipment and systems, address service issues, and support projects. 
• Schedules electrical systems maintenance and repairs necessary to ensure the continuous operation of all research and teaching facilities. 
• Works toward reducing emergency maintenance by using planned maintenance programs to mitigate the higher cost of emergency repair. 
• Directs and accounts for staff, materials, inventory, and budget use. 
• Schedule, communicate, and will document Spring/Fall Switchgear Inspections. 
• Schedule and document generator testing. 
• Oversees interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals, communication, training/education, progressive discipline, and other personnel-related functions for union employees. 
• Supervising cleaning, grounds, security, safety, utility, construction projects, and other facilities-related issues. 
• Manages small and medium-sized facilities-related projects from the conceptual phase to project completion. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Facilities-Related Supervisory (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

Certified Education Facilities Professional (CEFP) - Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA), Facility Management Professional (FMP) - International Facility Management Association (IFMA), LEED Accredited Professional - Green Building Certification Institute, Professional Engineer - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, S.A.V.E. Registration - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Architecture (Buildings and Structures), Blueprints, Building Codes, Communication, Construction Management, Contractor Management, Customer Relationships, Electrical Systems, Environmental Health Policies, Fire Protection Engineering, HVAC Systems, Light Carpentry, Maintenance Plans, Plumbing, Project Bidding, Supervisory Management, Team Operations, Team Planning, Union Environment, Workload Management