Spectrum has been a trusted name for over 50 years, with installations across a multitude of states. In 2018, Spectrum was acquired by Watchfire, one of the largest and most respected LED display manufacturers in the United States. Together, Spectrum by Watchfire continues to set new standards across K–16 education, municipal, professional sports, and recreational facilities. The Installation Technician is a key member in the installation department, responsible for delivering and assembling our products for customers.
A Maintenance Supervisor- Master Electrician reports directly to the Manufacturing/ Service Manager in Houston and is responsible for leading all maintenance activities to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facility equipment and building systems. This is an advanced skill level position that requires an individual who demonstrates proficiency in all areas of maintenance operations, proven competence in managing complex electrical projects, and extensive knowledge of safety regulations and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication, time management, organizational skills, and self-motivation are key elements to this role while operating independently on a day-to-day basis.
Responsibilities
· Perform routine maintenance on building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, and structural components
· Respond to equipment failure and emergency maintenance to minimize downtime
· Maintain interior and exterior areas including offices, shop floor, and warehouse
· Coordinate facility upgrades, installations, or repairs with contractors and venders
· Plan, prioritize, and maintain the maintenance scheduler to ensure timely completion of submitted tickets
· Manage maintenance work orders and maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities
· Manage maintenance inventory
· Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, and company safety policies.
· Serve as the Master Electrician and ensure all electrical work complies with applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
· Diagnose electrical issues impacting operations
· Supervise and coordinate the task of supporting staff members
Required Qualifications/Skills:
· 5+ years of facility or industrial maintenance
· Strong background in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems
· Ability to perform hands-on maintenance work across multiple facility systems
· Strong understanding of OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
· Experience with work order scheduling systems and preventative maintenance
· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Required Education and Licensing
· High School diploma or GED required
· Master Electrician or Master Sign Electrician
· Valid Driver’s license
*Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.
*Legal authorization required to work in the US. We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US. No H1B, OPT, CPT or other “temporary work authorization” candidates will be considered.
Headquartered in Danville, Ill., Watchfire has manufactured electric signs since 1932 and LED signs, using meticulously sourced components from around the world, since 1998. Our products include indoor and outdoor LED displays, fixed digit and video scoreboards, gas price signs and digital billboards. Every aspect of our products and service is focused on giving our customers the greatest advertising tools available for developing their business and increasing sales. Our partnerships with respected, knowledgeable sign company professionals are the foundation of our collective success.
Watchfire LED signs are known for their legendary quality and reliability. We test our outdoor displays to withstand whatever nature throws at them, all to guarantee our customers years of worry-free performance. The excellence in every Watchfire sign begins with our outstanding engineering team designing a quality product. In production, we choose quality over expedience or expense. We use the best performing components available from a global market and invest the time and expense needed to evaluate and verify every aspect of our products’ design, function and serviceability. Our reputation depends on our displays looking and performing great not just on day one, but for years to come.
We developed our proprietary Ignite software to create and manage messages from design to scheduling. Whether the sign is large or small, color or monochrome, the suite of Ignite software helps create head-turning messages through easy-to-use interfaces.
Watchfire has over 70,000 LED signs in operation at convenience stores, gas stations, retail outlets, banks, schools, places of worship and other locations worldwide. We also have more digital billboard customers in the U.S. than any other brand.
