Employment
The Superior Group, Inc. employs approximately 140 full and part time employees throughout our organization. We are a full service mechanical and electrical contractor providing services in design, fabrication, and installation with technicians to continue our service to ensure efficient operation.
We are signatory to Sheet Metal Workers International Association Local Union No. 23, Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 367 and the IBEW Local 1547.
We began our employee ownership quest in 1994 and in the winter of 2004 we became a 100% employee owned company. Employee ownership allows employee commitment, drive and energy to directly impact not only their future but other employees as well. We have a profit and pension plan, a generous benefit package, and really great people to work with.
We strive for a comfortable, relaxed working environment where teamwork and dedication to craft are valued. Many of our employees, both non-union and union have been with us for over 15 years.
E-Verify
All employees are subject to E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Superior Group, Inc. (TSGI) policy is to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon relevant factors, such as work quality, attitude, and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all our employees in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
The Superior Group, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants because of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenting, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law in any term, condition, or privilege of employment including hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, or discharge.
TSGI will also give notice to supervisors, unions, and other employees of the affirmative actions to be undertaken and ensure that all supervisors and employees are aware of their obligation to maintain a working atmosphere free from discriminatory conduct or attitudes. It is each employee’s responsibility, including supervisors and managers, to act in accordance with this policy.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Under the ADA, discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities is prohibited in all employment practices, including job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
TSGI will comply fully with all provisions of the ADA, which include providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Any employee believing they are in need of reasonable accommodation should immediately inform their supervisor.
Unlawful Discrimination and Sexual Harassment
The Superior Group, Inc. is committed to providing a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment. It is the responsibility of every employee to promote a climate within the work environment that will not tolerate such conduct. Unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment is strictly forbidden. Prohibited discrimination and sexual harassment includes slurs, epithets, threats, derogatory comments, unwelcome jokes, teasing, and/or other similar verbal or physical contact relating to a person’s race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests or demands for sexual favors, or other verbal, nonverbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It can include:
- Sexual flirtations, advances, or propositions
- Verbal comments or physical actions of a sexual nature
- Sexually degrading words used to describe an individual
- A display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures
- Sexually explicit jokes
- Touching
- Accessing any kind of sexually explicit image or document on any company system
No employee will be retaliated against or receive adverse treatment for reporting harassment or for participating in an investigation. All allegations and reports will be treated seriously and investigated promptly.
Any person employed at any of the TSGI companies who is investigated and found to have engaged in harassment of any kind will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including immediate dismissal from employment.
Drug and Alcohol Use
TSGI seeks to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. To promote this goal, employees are required to report to work in appropriate mental and physical condition to perform their jobs in a satisfactory manner.
While on any TSGI premises and while conducting business related activities at other sites, no employee may use, possess, distribute, sell, or be under the influence of alcohol or engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illegal drugs. Violations of this policy may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment and/or required participation in a substance abuse rehabilitation or treatment program. Such violations may also have legal consequences.
Any prospective employee or current employee of TSGI is subject to the drug and alcohol policies and procedures. Circumstances under which substance testing may be conducted include pre-hire, random, post-accident/incident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.
Employees with questions on this policy or issues related to drug or alcohol use in the workplace should raise concerns with their supervisor, other management employee without fear of reprisal.
The Superior Group, Inc.
PO Box 230387
Anchorage, AK 99523
Attention: Garret Travers, President
Attention: Leah Mendonsa, Corporate Operations Manager