Electrical Tech Team Lead

Summary
 

This is a repost of this position. Previous applicants need not re-apply. Open until filled with a best consideration date of September 26, 2025.

The hiring salary for this position is $62,723.06 annually.

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Electrical Tech Team Leader to represent, inspire, and empower a team of Electrical Technicians by encouraging them to offer ideas about decisions that affect them, and guide team members to improve work functionality and productivity. This position will perform a wide range of tasks associated with the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, alteration, and replacement of primary and backup electrical assets such as equipment, systems, and structures. The Team Leader will address and resolve complex preventive maintenance requirements, corrective maintenance issues, and work requests submitted by departments and agencies in a safe, efficient, and quality manner with a strong focus on customer service and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations. 

 
Essential Job Functions
 

– Provide guidance, motivation, and support to a team that develops, implements, and executes strategies and goals to achieve better workflow processes, measures, and results.

– Resolve conflicts between team members and act as a liaison between the team and supervisory management.

– Assist supervisory personnel with training and providing feedback on performance of Electrical Technicians. 

– Ensure completion of daily assignments and coordinate start times, lunch schedules, and end of shift responsibilities.

– Verify team members have adequate tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks.

– Assume and perform the Superintendent’s duties and responsibilities during the absence of the Superintendent.

– Review work orders, plans, specifications, or instructions and study technical drawings and manuals to understand connections and determine work activities. Identify materials and tools required and estimate time needed to complete the work. Purchase or order materials in accordance with county procurement policies and distribute to the appropriate location.

– Perform mandatory inspections and complex preventive maintenance to maximize the safety, productivity, and life of the assets. Examine the assets for damage, defects, or wear and to determine if additional safety or repair work is required. Document recommended repairs and review asset files to determine whether the asset is covered by manufacturer or vendor warranty.

– Use testing instruments, visual observation, or other specialized skills and tools to inspect and identify problems, assess operational efficiency, troubleshoot, or recreate situations, and verify customer complaints before work is initiated. 

– Diagnose the cause and related symptoms of any malfunction. Implement appropriate procedures or safeguards if the continued operation of the asset could be hazardous.

– Adjust, maintain, and repair assets for optimal performance. Install parts and accessories or perform repairs in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines. 

– Conduct quality control and assurance procedures to confirm the repair is complete and the asset operates safely and reliably. 

– Clear, prepare, and clean work sites, removing any debris in an appropriate manner. May need to temporarily or permanently remove flooring, ceiling tiles, or other coverings to perform or complete work.

– Construct, install, repair, alter, and replace electrical wiring, equipment, systems, and structures. Measure, cut, strip, splice, bend, and solder wire or cable and thread through conduit inside walls or other concealed areas.

– Fasten appropriate electrical box for switches or outlets.

– Connect wires to control panels, circuit breakers, transformers, or other components. Conduct signal quality and connectivity tests.

– Test wiring and control systems to include but not be limited to lighting, security alarm, smoke detection, and voice-data-video using testing instruments such as ohmmeters and voltmeters to ensure compatibility and safety.

– Check asset for signs of moisture; excessive heat, noise, or vibration; and unusual odors. Inspect wiring, wiring connections, and fuse blocks for looseness and evidence of short circuiting, overheating, or charring. Tighten loose connections and make any other necessary adjustments.

– Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute, amperage, circuity, and voltage to confirm results are within required range or below maximum limit.

– Coordinate relocation of computer systems and network drops with Department of Fiscal & Administrative Services, Information Technology Division. Install or move wires or cables as needed.

– Design and evaluate assets to include routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation.

– Respond to emergencies, transporting any needed tools and parts, and assess the feasibility of performing the repair. Assure adequate precautions are taken until the asset can be repaired or operate safely.

– Document work performed in a clear, detailed but concise and timely manner. Documentation should reflect work performed by the employee or contractor and include the time, parts, and supplies used. Close work order or revise plans, specifications, and asset records as needed. 

– Responsible for the safety and cleanliness of the work area, as well as safeguarding assets.  Control traffic passing near, in, or around work areas. Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of materials and equipment.

– Apply deductive and inductive reasoning and use checklists, technical manuals, or drawings and experience to estimate and compare the short-term and long-term costs and benefits of potential solutions. 

– Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of options, determine the best solution, and plan the appropriate work procedures. Consult with coworkers, customers, and vendors to coordinate and execute work activities.

– Understand and review the implications of new information related to a solution for both current and future problem solving and decision making. Monitor and control financial and personnel resources to assure costs do not exceed benefits. 

– Collaborate with supervisory personnel to perform the planning, monitoring, and reviewing of the work performed by contractors to ensure compliance with contract agreements and specifications. As requested, obtain or estimate costs associated with the purchase, installation, repair, and demolition of assets.   

– Perform preliminary review of packing slips or invoices for accuracy and sign or initial to confirm receipt of listed items or verify the hours and work reported as complete.

– Cooperate with employees in other areas such as maintenance; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; or custodial to resolve potential issues and meet deadlines with minimal disruption to customers, tenants, and visitors. Provide emergency or relief assistance to other areas as and when needed.

– Support supervisory personnel by training, guiding, and advising less experienced technicians and providing feedback on performance. 

– Provide customer support and education to provide information on the safe and proper use of assets. Recommend energy conservation techniques.

– Participate or lead meetings with customers, contractors, and coworkers to assess needs or concerns. Attend weekly safety meetings.

– The position is also expected to perform the duties of Electrical Technician I, II, and III when and as needed. 
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). 

Seven years of progressively responsible experience with the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, alteration, and replacement of electrical equipment, systems, and structures.

Completion of Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program or similar program related to electrical trade is preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid driver’s license.

Master’s License issued by Charles County Board of Electrical Examiners and Supervisors is preferred.

Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination conducted by a licensed medical examiner listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) National Registry is preferred.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Employee will have unrestricted access to county owned, operated, and maintained facilities. Employee is required to execute all duties with ethics and integrity and must take the appropriate measures to safeguard confidential information. Employee may need to attend training specific to a facility or the activities that occur in a facility prior to accessing the facility.  

Work is subject to frequent interruptions.

Employee is subject to call back in emergencies.

Employee may be on-call during nonbusiness hours.

THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION, AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

– Knowledge of National Electrical Code and other codes, standards, regulations, and practices related to electrical trade.

– Knowledge of design, use, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment, systems, and structures.

– Knowledge of County policies and procedures, standard operational practices, and safety regulations.

– Knowledge of customer service and quality standards.

– Knowledge of basic office procedures, computers, and iPads.

– Ability to inspire motivation, confidence, and initiative.

– Ability to effectively manage conflict and resolve disputes.

– Ability to read and understand work orders, plans, specifications, and instructions.

– Ability to make precisely coordinated movements and grasp or assemble small objects.

– Ability to successfully communicate, both orally and in writing.  

– Ability to actively listen to customers, coworkers, and supervisors.

– Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

– Ability to diagnose the cause and related symptoms of malfunctions and proficiently repair electrical equipment, systems, and structures. 

– Ability to safely operate testing instruments; handheld, electric, or hydraulic tools; and personal protective equipment.

– Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.

– Ability to prepare accurate records and reports.
 
Additional Information
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion and is performed in shop or field settings and may be outside. Typical positions require employees to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors. The employee needs to be agile enough to work under, in, and above equipment, systems, and structures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties for this job are performed in a shop or field setting or outside.

Department/Division:     Public Works Facilities/Buildings and Trades
Pay Grade:               113
FLSA Status:            Non-Exempt 
Telework Eligible:   No
Reports To:              Electrical Superintendent
Supervises:             May provide supervision and direction to employees or contractors as assigned or needed to complete work.