Manager, Electrical Systems
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
Power the Campus. Lead the Team. Support the UAMS Mission. UAMS is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Manager to lead the team that keeps our campus powered, safe, and ready to serve. From patient care and education to research, your expertise will support the electrical and lighting systems behind work that makes a difference every day.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
Power the Campus. Lead the Team. Support the UAMS Mission. UAMS is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Manager to lead the team that keeps our campus powered, safe, and ready to serve. From patient care and education to research, your expertise will support the electrical and lighting systems behind work that makes a difference every day.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering and Operations, you will oversee electrical maintenance and repairs, supervise eight employees, and help respond to campus facility issues and emergencies. This role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and operational oversight to support the safety, comfort, and well-being of patients, students, and employees.
What You'll Do
- Review, prioritize, and assign work orders, ensuring the highest-priority needs receive appropriate attention.
- Coordinate staff assignments and monitor progress to promote efficient, timely completion.
- Review completed work orders for accuracy and completeness before closing them.
- Oversee the quality and craftsmanship of work performed by assigned staff and contractors.
- Monitor work in progress to ensure durable, long-term repairs and professional results.
- Develop and implement quality control and assurance measures to maintain consistent work standards.
- Ensure all work complies with applicable local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and standards.
- Manage supervisory responsibilities, including leave approvals, training schedules, performance evaluations, and employee discipline.
- Establish clear expectations and support staff development and accountability.
- Assist with budget preparation and monitor spending within assigned areas.
- Help manage budget obligations totaling approximately $970,000 across two cost centers.
- Ensure staff follow strategies and procedures that strengthen productivity, workplace safety, and employee morale.
- Support a work environment built on teamwork, accountability, and safe practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field, plus four years of experience, including one year in a leadership role OR High school diploma or GED, plus 10 years of electrical experience and five additional years of supervisory experience
- Arkansas Journeyman's Electrical License
- Valid Arkansas driver's license with fewer than 12 points on the Motor Vehicle Record
- Novice-level computer program proficiency
- Five to seven years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting (preferred)
- Master Electrician credential (preferred)
- Certified Healthcare Facilities Manager (CHFM) certification (preferred)
- Intermediate-level computer program proficiency (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan up to 10% match
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.