Parks Electrical Foreperson*

Are you a highly skilled master-level electrician ready to shape and sustain the infrastructure that supports one of Madison’s most valued public assets? The City of Madison Parks Division is seeking a skilled and motivated electrical professional ready to step into a leadership role and make a visible impact across the community. This position is a leader, providing master-level expertise in the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical systems that power and protect Madison’s parks, facilities and public spaces.

This role in Parks is more than a traditional skilled trades role. You will lead the electrical section’s day-to-day operations, guiding planning, scheduling, and execution of projects that range from routine maintenance to complex system upgrades. You’ll oversee and evaluate work performed by staff and coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to high standards of quality and compliance.

In this leadership capacity, you will function as a leadworker, providing direction, mentorship, and technical expertise to maintenance employees while fostering a collaborative, solutions-oriented team environment. You’ll exercise considerable independent judgment in solving problems, prioritizing work, and meeting program objectives under limited supervision.

Assignments are received from the Parks Facilities Supervisor, but the role offers significant autonomy and responsibility for shaping the performance, reliability, and long-term success of the electrical section. This is an opportunity for a seasoned electrician who is ready to combine hands-on expertise with leadership, initiative, and a commitment to public service.

As Parks Electrical Foreperson, you will contribute directly to Madison Parks’ vision of providing an exceptional system of parks, natural resources, recreational opportunities and facilities that enhance the quality of life for all.

In addition to salary, this position is eligible for employer contributions to the following benefits: Wisconsin Retirement System, health insurance premiums, and short-term and long-term disability insurance premiums, subject to the respective program's guidelines.

Photo: Elver Park Pavilion Shelter
For information about Madison Parks, please visithttps://www.cityofmadison.com/parks/about/.

Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job postingdoesn’tmatch your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.Electrical Work

• Install and maintain electrical facilities and systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Wisconsin Administrative Code.
• Inspect and make repairs to electrical facilities for conformance with the NEC and Chapter Comm 16 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code.
• Maintain and/or oversee the maintenance of varied heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
• Develop comprehensive maintenance schedules and plan for their implementation. Maintain related plans, drawings, and schematics. Work with the Parks GIS Specialist for updating as-built drawings from contractors to be put on ParkGIS system.
• Participate in elements of electrical trades work that require greater judgment and/or discretion, to include needs assessment, problem resolution, system design, etc.
• Perform the full range of electrical trades work as may be required.
• Perform quality and conformance inspections of work completed by contractors on new construction and remodeling projects. Consult with design engineers and participate in designing and developing specifications for new electrical facilities and construction projects.

Administrative and Supervisory Work

• Prepare and maintain records and reports. Develop and maintain an equipment and supply inventory. Prepare for the day-day-day administrative needs of the electrical section.
• Function as a leadworker in the training and supervision of the Parks Maintenance Mechanics under the general supervision of the Parks Facilities Maintenance Supervisor as may be needed.

Building and Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Perform general building alterations, modifications, and repairs. Assist vendors in the installation of major equipment such as furnaces.
• Design and construct specialized mechanical equipment and fabricated parts involving welding and metalworking techniques.
• Requisition materials, parts, and supplies for electrical, HVAC, and other related maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance. Maintain and service specialized equipment such as heaters, furnaces, ice machines, freezers, varied food service equipment, air compressors, public address and scoreboard systems, etc. Maintain and service specialized lighting systems at athletic fields, buildings, parking facilities, etc. Use the tower truck to make repairs as necessary. Perform heating and cooling system start-up and shut-down services for boilers, electrical and gas forced air systems, and air conditioning systems.
• Assist Parks Maintenance Mechanics and Carpenters in general facilities maintenance related tasks as needed.
• Operate a variety of different types of service vehicles and equipment.

Perform other related work as required.

Possession of a valid Master Electrician License issued by the State of Wisconsin.

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Possession of a valid, unexpired Class A Master Electrician License issued by the State of Iowa for at least one (1) year. [The State of Wisconsin currently has a reciprocity agreement with the State of Iowa that covers the Master electrical licensing category: A person who holds a valid, unexpired Class A Master Electrician License acquired through a state examination in Iowa may apply for a Wisconsin Master Electrician License without taking the Wisconsin licensing exam.]

Visit https://dsps.wi.gov/Credentialing/Trades/fm3107.pdf for information on applying for a State of Wisconsin Master Electrician License.

The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore, successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.

For the complete list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities, please reference theclassification specification.

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Possession and maintenance of a Wisconsin Master Electrician License. A selected candidate who does not hold a valid Wisconsin Master Electrician License at the start of employment must obtain a valid Wisconsin Master Electrician License within one (1) year of starting employment. Failure to obtain or maintain a Master Electrician License will result in termination of employment, absent extenuating circumstances.
• Employee must maintain a minimum acceptance rate of 50% on all overtime offered.

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to frequently walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, kneel, stoop and lift arms overhead to perform work for extended periods of time.

*Payroll title for this position is Building and Trades Foreperson