Electrician Supervisor
City of Atlanta · Atlanta · $58,977–$79,967 (stated in the posting)
Parks & Recreation
Electrician Supervisor
Posting Expires: November 9, 2026
Salary: $58,977 - $79,967/annually
General Description and Classification Standards:
Performs highly skilled maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting work involved with electrical systems. Performs electrical work in DPR Parks and Recreation Centers . Work involves technical application of electrical principles. Ensures the assigned duties and objectives of state licensed electrical contractors and in-house electricians are met daily in a safe, cost-effective, and workmanship-like manner. This is a team lead or "foreman" level position with a formally designated team of skilled and unskilled employees, either in one or multiple skilled specialties. Lead assignments made on a job-by-job basis are assigned by Electrical Supervisor or Department Managers, Directors or Commissioners.
Supervision Received:
Direction received is very general and focuses on end results and is typically collaborative in nature. Makes decisions on technical issues, diagnoses, installations, or procedures in collaboration with supervisors, managers or electrical contractors and/or vendors or other SME’s.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
- Contributes to overall customer satisfaction by providing a safe and secure operating environment for park users and visitors to our recreation centers.
- Maintains electrical systems and associated equipment; troubleshoots to identify the problem and repair as needed.
- Performs emergency repairs to any electrical systems or associated parts/equipment when required.
- Supervises the installation of and repairs and services of specialized electrical equipment and machinery, including generators
- Constructs and maintains service equipment.
- Reviews and maintains electrical circuit diagrams.
- Operates power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment.
- Requisitions material and supplies from the stockroom; calls vendors to discuss needs for parts and supplies, and recommends purchases and suppliers.
- Plans daily and weekly work assignments through the use of ATL Connect.
- Evaluates personnel work performance.
- Resolves personnel issues and concerns as they arise.
- Ensures crew members have the tools and equipment that are needed to perform their duties safely, effectively, and efficiently.
- Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks.
- Applies organizational policies.
- Maintains formal supervisory authority over work group (typically at least 4-5 employees) to include discipline, performance management, scheduling, training, etc.
- Identifies electrical and lighting system issues, performs diagnostic tests, and quickly resolves problems to ensure safe and reliable operations.
- Ensures that all airfield electrical systems and lighting meet the regulatory standards and guidelines set forth by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
- Implements safety protocols when working with electrical systems to minimize risks, including taking precautions to prevent electrical hazards and ensuring that all power and lighting meets safety requirements.
- Maintains accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities, including documentation of inspections, repairs, and replacements for compliance and safety auditing purposes.
- Responds to electrical system failures or issues that can affect departmental and public safety, even during adverse weather conditions or low-visibility situations.
- Stays updated on new technologies and industry best practices and being able to recommend and implement upgrades to the electrical infrastructure when necessary.
- May make purchasing or resource allocation decisions within organization guidelines.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.
- Knowledge of industrial electrical troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of electrical theory and methods, materials, tools, equipment, and systems used in the electrical trade.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical trade.
- Knowledge of computer logic and programming.
- Skill in operating basic hand, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools.
- Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Skill in providing effective leadership.
- Ability to operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
- Ability to assemble, install, maintain, and repair electrical apparatuses.
- Ability to make rough sketches.
- Ability to estimate cost, time, and materials of electrical work.
- Ability to analyze and respond safely and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance on switch gears and transformers.
- Ability to read and comprehend plans and blueprints as appropriate to trade.
- Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
- Ability to train and direct the work of other classified staff in the area.
- Ability to follow and give oral and written instructions.
- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
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