Job Details

University of California Santa Barbara
  • Position Number: 5479427
  • Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  • Position Type: Facilities Management


Superintendent of the Electrical Services

University of California Santa Barbara


Job Posting Details





Payroll Title: SKLD CRAFTS TRADES SUPV 2

Job Code: 5044

Job Open Date: 7/26/2024

Application Review Begins: 8/12/2024

Department Code (Name): UTIL (Utilities)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 Non-represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: PSS/23

Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $115,000 to $ 130,000/year.

Full Salary Range: The full salary range for this position is $85,400.00 to $156,800.00/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Work Location: UCSB Building 220

Working Days and Hours: Monday- Friday 7:00am-4:00pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:



The mission of all Design, Facilities & Safety Services units is to design, build, operate, maintain, and renew the physical environment required to support the University's instructional, research, and public service mission and to assure UCSB is at the forefront of world class universities. Our Goals Are To: Create one of the most attractive campuses in the world Ensure the long-term preservation of the investment in facilities and equipment Provide excellence in service to the campus community and Achieve our goals with a supportive and highly motivated staff.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC

Brief Summary of Job Duties:



Under the general direction of the Area Manager, the Superintendent of the Electrical Services for UCSB is responsible for management of electrical work in 168 buildings (4.1 million square footage). Provides a broad range of technical expertise with supervision of electricians. Duties include, but are not limited to, electrical estimating, small project management, establishing work priorities, adjusting work procedures and schedules daily, inspections, site inventory management, monitoring staff workloads and work tickets, purchasing supplies, and communications with partners/clients.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
  • 4-6 years As a Journeyman Electrician or equivalent experience Required
  • Solid knowledge and skills in the specialty craft supervised.
  • Solid supervisory skills to include organization, scheduling, assigning work and ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Solid financial skills to accurately project costs of potential jobs and to consistently complete work within established budgetary and time constraints.
  • Skills to actively promote and maintain safety standards.
  • Solid skills to effectively select and evaluate staff, and to appropriately handle disciplinary issues.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years Supervision of skilled trades shop or personnel Preferred


Special Conditions of Employment:


Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
  • 55%- Electrical Services Management - Works closely with the Service Center regarding work requests, emergency maintenance, scheduled work, notifications, vendor work, and other operational functions. Plans and works with each mechanic to lay out daily work tickets. Ensure that all work tickets are completed in a timely manner with tools and materials readily available and advises Area manager promptly of any problems that cannot be resolved. Provides weekly updates regarding work tickets to Customer Service, Area Managers, Clients, and Partners. Reviews plans and specifications for new buildings and renovations projects. Anticipates projects for break periods. Plans and schedules repairs, upgrades, and maintenance to be accomplished during break periods. Visits work sites before jobs begin to check for any special equipment required for performing the necessary work. Observes and inspects work in progress as well as work completed by mechanics vendors and/or contractors for conformance to UC Standards and specifications, for proper use of materials and equipment, and schedules are met. Holds assigned trades responsible for satisfactory performance of assignments. Manages a number of maintenance projects for repair and renewal of building systems. Assures proper record keeping including; use of computerized work ticket system (TMA), inventory procedures, labor and materials records, estimating, etc. Assures that work conditions are safe and conducive to efficient operations.


  • 40%- Supervision and Personnel Management - Provides leadership, direction, and coordination for skilled craft electrical craft staff, craft zone leads, craft leads and student workers to meet the maintenance needs for all zones. Organizes and supervises services, repairs and/or renewal activities for preventative maintenance, emergency repair, and recharge work for various building systems and utilities associated with electrical equipment and controls. Supervises electricians, senior building maintenance workers, craft zone leads, and craft leads. Has authority to hire and terminate limited employees. Interviews and recommends hiring of career employees. Responsible for annual evaluations and discipline processes, time card review and authorizations. Approves overtime. Responsible for staff development and training. Develops and implement training programs for staff. Monitors staff performance in providing a high level of service along with progress made toward identified training and development goals. Works with staff to continuously improve work performance and at obtaining cost effective training. Monitors and prioritizes work requests submitted. Works closely with the Service Center staff in monitoring and addressing daily routing work requests, emergency maintenance scheduled work, notification, vendor work and other operational functions. Meets directly with work requester to review the requested work, provide estimates and problem solve issues and to coordinate repairs.


  • 5%- Other Duties - Participates as an essential member of a response team for campus. After hours emergency responder. Develops, promotes and adheres to safety and work rules, standards or techniques as an integral part of business.


UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:
  • 55%- Electrical Services Management - Works closely with the Service Center regarding work requests, emergency maintenance, scheduled work, notifications, vendor work, and other operational functions. Plans and works with each mechanic to lay out daily work tickets. Ensure that all work tickets are completed in a timely manner with tools and materials readily available and advises Area manager promptly of any problems that cannot be resolved. Provides weekly updates regarding work tickets to Customer Service, Area Managers, Clients, and Partners. Reviews plans and specifications for new buildings and renovations projects. Anticipates projects for break periods. Plans and schedules repairs, upgrades, and maintenance to be accomplished during break periods. Visits work sites before jobs begin to check for any special equipment required for performing the necessary work. Observes and inspects work in progress as well as work completed by mechanics vendors and/or contractors for conformance to UC Standards and specifications, for proper use of materials and equipment, and schedules are met. Holds assigned trades responsible for satisfactory performance of assignments. Manages a number of maintenance projects for repair and renewal of building systems. Assures proper record keeping including; use of computerized work ticket system (TMA), inventory procedures, labor and materials records, estimating, etc. Assures that work conditions are safe and conducive to efficient operations.


  • 40%- Supervision and Personnel Management - Provides leadership, direction, and coordination for skilled craft electrical craft staff, craft zone leads, craft leads and student workers to meet the maintenance needs for all zones. Organizes and supervises services, repairs and/or renewal activities for preventative maintenance, emergency repair, and recharge work for various building systems and utilities associated with electrical equipment and controls. Supervises electricians, senior building maintenance workers, craft zone leads, and craft leads. Has authority to hire and terminate limited employees. Interviews and recommends hiring of career employees. Responsible for annual evaluations and discipline processes, time card review and authorizations. Approves overtime. Responsible for staff development and training. Develops and implement training programs for staff. Monitors staff performance in providing a high level of service along with progress made toward identified training and development goals. Works with staff to continuously improve work performance and at obtaining cost effective training. Monitors and prioritizes work requests submitted. Works closely with the Service Center staff in monitoring and addressing daily routing work requests, emergency maintenance scheduled work, notification, vendor work and other operational functions. Meets directly with work requester to review the requested work, provide estimates and problem solve issues and to coordinate repairs.


  • 5%- Other Duties - Participates as an essential member of a response team for campus. After hours emergency responder. Develops, promotes and adheres to safety and work rules, standards or techniques as an integral part of business.


UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.
As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit:

  • UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information - https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
  • University of California Policy on Vaccinations - With Interim Revisions - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

    *Note: The Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Interim Revisions was updated effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023 with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.

    **Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

    Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement:

    UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
    For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
    For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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