The Manager, Electric and Life Safety, exists to provide a safe and healthy environment where members of the campus community can pursue their diverse institutional goals and objectives. They are directly responsible for daily service, repairs, maintenance, and operation of campus electrical and life safety systems and other critical campus equipment. They oversee twenty (20) technicians, as well as outside contractors, temporary workers, and student labor. Their primary objectives are to ensure safety, perform maintenance, make repairs, improve reliability, and reduce energy consumption. Primary Accountabilities:1. The Manager, Electric and Life Safety, directs the day-to-day operations of the shop assigned craftsmen for Facilities Management and Safety. The Electric Shop is comprised of two groups of technicians; those that maintain electric distribution across campus and within Facilities, and those that maintain low voltage systems like Ethernet cable system campus-wide .. Lead and Supervise Electric and Life Safety Shops 3. Daily Operations 4. Technical Assistance Position Profile Ensures smooth operation and upkeep of equipment and facilities through regular inspections, repairs, and preventive measures. Troubleshoots issues, performs maintenance tasks, and ensures compliance with safety standards. Ensures the upkeep and functionality of buildings and grounds to provide a conducive and safe environment for students, staff, and faculty. Level Summary Responsible for the management of a unit that performs diverse but related tasks. Handles work and budget planning, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve team objectives. Contributes to divisional or departmental operational plans by aligning unit goals with broader institutional strategies. Accountable for meeting short-term objectives and driving continuous improvement. Supervisory Responsibilities Manages a large team or multiple teams. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees. Fiscal Responsibilities Oversees large budgets, including departmental and program-level budgets. Problem Solving Solves strategic, organizational problems and ensures continuous improvement. Independence of Action High degree of autonomy in decision-making, accountable for large areas. Communication and Collaboration Collaborates with executive leadership and external partners to drive organizational goals. Physical Requirements This role requires a range of physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, pulling, and performing repetitive tasks with both hands, including overhead work. Normal (or correctable) vision and hearing are required, and certain positions may also require color vision and a functional sense of smell. Minimum Qualifications Requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 8 or more years of related professional experience, and 5 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Department Electric Shop Pay Rate The target salary range for this position is Pay Grade 19 – $68,299 – $117,127, commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience while considering internal equity. RELOCATION allowance or SIGN-ON BONUS of up to 10% of the base salary may also be available! Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees) Discover the full value of joining Ohio University by clicking this link: Our Total Compensation Estimator shows your offer package in dollars: salary plus university paid benefits including health coverage, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition benefits, and more. See details on what we offer in one place and compare different options for retirement and insurance. Estimates are informational only; exact coverage is determined by eligibility policies and official plan documents. Pay Grade 19 Pay Range $68,299.00-$117,127.00 FLSA Status Exempt Job Category Administrative at-will appointment Employment Type full-time regular Job Family Facilities & Operations Job Sub Family Maintenance Job Level M 3 Job Open Date 04/16/2026 Posting End Date 04/30/2026 Planning Unit Vice President for Finance & Administration Work Schedule PN 101154 Work Days: Monday – Friday. Work Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Days Off: Saturday & Sunday - Evening and weekend work may be required at times. Months 12 month Campus Athens Expected hours worked per week 40 hours per week Expected duration of assignment Indefinite