Electrical and Utilities Team Lead

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Description:

The Electrical Team Leader oversees a crew of three electricians and coordinates daily electrical maintenance and repair work across campus. This position is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of electrical and low-voltage systems, including fire alarms, elevators, and lighting controls. The team leader plans and assigns work, troubleshoots system issues, and ensures all tasks meet safety and code requirements.
The role requires excellent communication skills to coordinate with other departments, contractors, and campus partners, ensuring work is completed efficiently and with minimal disruption. The Electrical Team Leader also monitors material use and labor costs, assists with budgeting and project planning, and helps ensure that resources are used effectively to support campus operations

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of up to three electricians, ensuring quality and safety of work.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, lighting, and power distribution across campus facilities.
• Oversee the operation, testing, inspection, and documentation of fire alarm systems to ensure code compliance and reliability.
• Manage coordination and scheduling for elevator maintenance and repair, including work performed by external service contractors.
• Manage coordination and scheduling for fire suppression systems maintenance and repair, including work performed by external service contractors.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions, control systems, and low-voltage circuits.
• Prepare estimates, material requisitions, and schedules for electrical maintenance and small projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update equipment databases through CMMS systems.
• Train and mentor staff on safety procedures, code compliance, and equipment maintenance best practices.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management leadership, vendors, and other trades to plan electrical improvements and minimize downtime.
• Ensure all work meets institutional quality, safety, and code compliance standards.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED, two years of college or technical training
• Completion of a state-recognized apprenticeship program in electrical work or an equivalent technical training program.
• State Master Electrician License
• NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II or higher) preferred.
• Elevator Maintenance Certification or relevant training or experience desirable.
• Valid driver's license
• Associate degree or vocational certificate in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred .
• Coursework in fire alarm systems, building automation, or electrical controls highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional electrical experience, including installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or lead experience directing a team of electricians or maintenance staff.
• Demonstrated experience working with fire alarm systems, low-voltage systems, elevator controls, and fire suppression systems in an institutional or commercial setting.
• Experience working within institutional, commercial, or higher education facilities preferred.
• 3 years of experience efficiently scheduling multiple work orders and projects concurrently utilizing a CMMS system.

Company Description

Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 44 states and U.S. territories and more than 60 countries. Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides every enrolled student with a fully funded degree that covers 100% of tuition, housing, food, supplies, and fees without loans, for all four years. Berea's students excel in the College's supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only 10 federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus, building professional skills in a real-world learning environment. Washington Monthly ranked Berea College the Best College for your Tuition and Tax Dollars, 2025. Berea also ranks in educational access by The New York Times, 2023 and for lowest educational debt by U.S. News and World Report, 2025 and 2026. Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5-Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2026.

Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 17,000) lies 40 miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at .