How to hire an electrical department manager

How to hire an electrical department manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step electrical department manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an electrical department manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical department manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an electrical department manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect electrical department manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents electrical department manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Electrical Department Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Electrical Department Manager		$34-69
   Lead Mechanic	A lead mechanic coordinates the teams of mechanics and ensures the timely completion of repairs. Lead mechanics supervise their subordinates, order mechanical parts, and inspect their work making sure that the standards are met... Show more	$19-35
   Facility Supervisor	A Facility Supervisor is responsible for maintaining an organization's facilities' safety and security to ensure smooth and efficient business operations. Facility Supervisors monitor the adequacy of inventories and handle the budget to purchase materials and equipment for operations... Show more	$12-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • NFPA
   • Electrical Design
   • Electrical Systems
   • Plumbing
   • Electrical Projects
   • PLC
   • Control Systems
   • CAD
   • Product Knowledge
   • NEC
   • Sales Floor
   • Merchandise Displays
   • Sales Associates

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage employees and run electrical department.
   • Manage the retail sales of the plumbing and electrical departments.
   • Manage several departments: plumbing, electrical, doors, windows and lumber.
   • Generate control system functional requirements and lead the development of PLC (Siemens) and HMI programs.
   • Manage electrical and HVAC service and installation as well as performing service and trouble shooting of HVAC systems.
   • Manage national and international POS system installations, including schedules, manpower requirements, and travel itineraries.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your electrical department manager job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An electrical department manager salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, electrical department managers' average salary in south dakota is 56% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level electrical department managers earn 51% less than senior-level electrical department managers.
   • Certifications. An electrical department manager with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an electrical department manager's salary.

   Average electrical department manager salary

   $102,320yearly

   $49.19 hourly rate

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   Entry-level electrical department manager salary

   $71,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing an electrical department manager job description

   An electrical department manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an electrical department manager job description:

   Electrical department manager job description example

   We have career opportunity as a Department Manager of our Plumbing/Electrical department. The Department Manager is responsible for merchandising and sales within his or her assigned department. Department Managers are responsible to provide the highest level of customer service and report to the Store Manager. This position will require ability to work days, nights, and an alternating weekend schedule. Extensive knowledge and understanding inplumbing and electrical is preferred.
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   
   Direct and coordinate the merchandising of assigned products. Set priorities for distribution of new merchandise within the assigned department. Ensure adequate inventory in all areas of assigned department. Assist customers with purchases. Work closely with Retail Buyer(s) to ensure awareness of assigned department product needs and other product information. Assist with the training and direction provided to new department team members. Ensure that safety is practiced when handling merchandise by employees and customers.
   
   OTHER DUTIES
   
   Other duties as assigned by the Store Manager
   
   MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
   
   Ability to work an irregular work schedule Excellent customer service skills required Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds Long periods of standing Frequent bending and twisting
   
   EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
   
   High School Diploma preferred Customer Service training and or experience preferred.
   
   WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
   
   Retail Store Environment.
   
   EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
   
   Computer CalculatorCash register-scanner
   
   Telephone FaxCopy Machine
   
   Computer software and network
   
   The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. The company recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable him/her to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

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5. Post your job

   To find electrical department managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any electrical department managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level electrical department managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your electrical department manager job on Zippia to find and recruit electrical department manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with electrical department manager candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new electrical department manager

   Once you've selected the best electrical department manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new electrical department manager first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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