Plant Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Overview

The Plant Electrical Maintenance Supervisor plans, directs and evaluates shop and field activities of electrical maintenance personnel at a large regional wastewater treatment plant and satellite facilities. The activities include maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical and electronic equipment.

• Planning, directing, training, and evaluating the work of a staff of seven electricians.
• Evaluating and administering contract work.
• Coordinating a wide variety of electrical maintenance activities.
• Developing and implementing preventive maintenance and safety programs.
• Effective supervisory and personnel management skills, including training, leadership, performance evaluation, job planning and crew scheduling.
• Practical experience in the maintenance, repair and operation of modern industrial switching, high voltage distribution systems (12,000 volts) and controls.
• Knowledge of relevant safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the maintenance supervisory team.
• Coordination of work with other disciplines and trades.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code.
• Skill in coordinating diverse electrical maintenance activities and determining priorities.
• Willingness and ability to respond to emergency situations where regulatory compliance, public health considerations and minimizing downtime are major concerns.
• Ability to provide administrative support in budget preparation and administration, contract administration, inventory control and related areas.
• Ability to develop and implement performance standards.
• Skill in planning and evaluating a productive and effective electrical maintenance program.
• Ability to develop positive and effective working relationships with staff, peers, supervisors, senior management, engineers, contractors, and customers.

The salary range is $12,832 per month increasing to $13,474, $14,148, and $14,855 after 6, 18, and 30 months, respectively.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

Requirements: A high school diploma, or its equivalent, and attainment of journey level status in electrical work, instrument repair, or a related electromechanical craft, and either:
1) Three years of experience in work of this nature, which has included as a major function the installation, maintenance or repair of industrial electrical equipment; or
2) Three years of experience in work comparable to or higher than EBMUD’s Electrician or Instrument Technician classifications. Possession of a valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Must possess the physical characteristics to perform the critical and important duties of the job; must be clean shaven on demand as required to wear respiratory protection equipment. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

To be considered under the “equivalent combination of education and experience” provision, it is your responsibility to include in your application materials written evidence of employment performed at the level of the typical duties of this position and/or coursework in subject areas directly related to this position.

Application information:
Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at  by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 6, 2026. The process includes passing test parts, inviting applicants to a panel interview for those who pass, and placing successful candidates on a hiring list for current and future vacancies. The probation period is 12 months (6 months for civil service status).

All employment offers are conditional, pending results of a Live Scan background screening. As the first step, responses to supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Please provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed.