Electrical Foreman

Electrical Foreman

Job : 294248
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Armstrong Facility Operations

Job Summary

Lead, motivate, monitor and oversee team of electricians to ensure quality work. Provide technical guidance regarding the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Establish performance/safety standards and procedures for the electrical team while ensuring compliance with state laws, electrical codes, safety, and environmental standards
• Supervise installation and maintenance of electrical systems for campus buildings, equipment, electrical fixtures, and lighting
• Perform on-the-job inspections to ensure work meets all compliance standards
• Maintain inventory to eliminate downtime in production
• Work with campus engineers to ensure electrical blueprints are circuited correctly and power is available at each location
• Locate high voltage duct bank, GTE underground cables, computer cables, street light circuits, and secondary cables for outside contractors
• Responsible for setting up sound systems on campus for special events; provide electrical power access as necessary
• Participate in hiring, orientation, training, and performance evaluation of electrical team employ
• Develop and/or review training programs to keep employees abreast of the latest technical information
• Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment, assigned service vehicle, and work areas

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent post-secondary education/formal technical training

Required Experience

• Five (5) or more years of related work experience
• Demonstrated supervisory experience

Proposed Salary

$22.36 - $27.95 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to Interpret blueprints, sketches, and building plans; work with power tools; and Identify and differentiate between colors

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Familiarity with hazardous classifications
• Knowledgeable about electrical systems, power distribution, control circuits, transformers, scale calibrations, and programmable logic controllers

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Effective problem-solving, prioritization, leadership, detail orientation, and mathematical skills

Apply Before Date

March 5, 2026

Application review may begin as early as January 27, 2026.

Contact Information

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