Medium Voltage Supervisor

Posting Number
req26045

Department
Facilities Mgmt-Utilities

Department Website Link
FM Services

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

University Facility Services is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Medium Voltage Supervisor to oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of the campus electrical distribution system. In this role, you will lead a team of skilled technicians responsible for inspecting, repairing, and upgrading medium- and high-voltage equipment across campus substations and distribution networks. The supervisor will also take part in prioritizing and establishing future projects.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule shop staff performing maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection of building systems, equipment, and utilities, including substations, transformers, PMS switches, circuit breakers, relays and battery systems.
• Oversee installation, testing, and troubleshooting of equipment and building systems including protective relays, and communication systems to ensure reliable operation of the electrical distribution system.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, university policies, and regulatory requirements when performing maintenance and repair of building systems.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate skilled trades staff, promoting professional development and a strong safety culture.
• Maintain accurate documentation, records, and reporting related to shop activities, inspections, and reliability programs.
• Coordinate campus-wide outages, upgrades, and emergency response with Facilities Management, Engineering, and external contractors.
• Train new employees on procedures, safety, and use of test equipment.
• Keep staff updated on latest technologies, standards, and tools in medium voltage systems.
• Identify skills gaps and recommend training programs.
• Communicate with clients or project managers regarding work status, findings, and recommendations.
• Provide technical support for bids, estimates, or proposals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of substation design and infrastructure, distribution power and an understanding of the equipment within the system.
• Ability to write and speak to project specific knowledge, estimating, plan review, excel, Smartsheet, electrical theory.
• Ability to walk jobsites, including tunnels, substations, gear houses, and electrical rooms.
• Ability to read,interpret, and draw electrical schematics (one-line and three-line diagrams).
• Knowledge of medium-voltagedistribution system layouts, substation capacities, sectionalizing practices,and system reliability principles.
• Strong leadership, communication,and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiplepriorities, respond to on-call needs, and work in all weather conditions.
• Understanding of the University ofArizona electrical system, mainly 46kV and 13.8kV.
• Knowledge of controls in mediumvoltage substation, understand of one-line and three-line diagrams.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Three years of progressive experience in substation, distribution, or medium-voltage electrical systems, including supervisory or lead responsibilities.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Journeyman Apprenticeship Program.
• Five years of electrical construction in a lead capacity.
• Five years of distribution power experience.
• Five years University distribution experience.
• Five years of plan review or blueprint reading.
• Ten years electrical/medium voltage experience.
• OSHA, NFPA 70E Certification.

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$75,540 - $98,201

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade
10

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
M1

Job Family
Skilled Crafts & Trades

Job Function
Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
[email protected]

Open Date
5/19/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant