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Closing Date: September 1st, 2026

Electrician Supervisor
Milwaukee County Airport
Pay: $51.17 Per Hour

Job Summary: To oversee and supervise electrical services staff, install, test, maintain, and repair electrical infrastructure. Ensure that all electrical work is performed to applicable standards and codes. Provide project oversight and budget management of projects. Make budget recommendations for current and future projects.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assign work orders and establish priorities, providing daily supervision to ensure the successful performance of the electrical team. Create work schedules and approve payroll. Participate in and recommend hiring of the electrical team and associated personnel evaluations.
Perform Routine and emergency repairs of electrical systems and equipment including, but not limited to, wiring, equipment, fixtures, generators, appliances, Fire Alarms, and other related items. Perform inspections of department assets for functionality, maintenance, and code compliance
Utilize electronic work order system as well as other computer-related programs. Inventory and purchase supplies, review blueprints, building codes, and technical manuals. Assist with plan reviews, project management, maintain logs, and ensure safety codes and regulations are followed. Establish and maintain electrical product standards.
Provide input and oversight on projects including but not limited to capital or in-house projects. Attend planning and progress meetings while providing input on electrical infrastructure. Maintain electrical records, including as-builts and record documents. Obtain electrical permits as needed for work performed.
Purchase electrical supplies utilizing the electronic ordering system. Monitor budget to ensure fiscal responsibility.
Inspect and maintain all equipment and tools related to the performance of the electrical team. Record and track maintenance performed.
Locate and identify buried utilities accurately and efficiently.
Work with other trades and outside vendors in the repair and maintenance of various equipment and infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements:

Current resident of Wisconsin.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License, able to be maintained throughout employment.
Must obtain CDL within 6 months of appointment
Class 1 Airfield Driver’s License within 6 months of appointment
Valid State of Wisconsin Master Electrician License.
Successful completion of a State Indentured Apprenticeship.
At least five (5) years of Journeyman electrical experience.
Intermediate knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets

NOTE: This original application is open to permanent residents of the state of Wisconsin at the time of application. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules, a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION

Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936.

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