Job Description

About the Company - This is an excellent opportunity and environment with outstanding benefits! One of them being free/reduced tuition for your children (more details available).

About the Role - Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled manual tasks and duties in support of various services provided by Physical Plant. Install, repair and maintain electrically powered systems and equipment, including distribution systems utilizing power and hand tools. Follows accepted procedures and techniques of the electrical trade.

Responsibilities -

• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits; inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits and equipment to ensure prescribed safety guidelines are met.
• Examines and tests elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes to ensure proper functionality.
• Observes and reports, through the work order system, defects, deterioration, and wear and tear on the facilities to ensure problem areas are addressed proactively.
• Communicates with tradespeople and custodians in the day-to-day duties and responsibilities to ensure quality of work.
• Inspects all campus facilities on a routine basis and correct deficiencies found. Observes and reports, through the work order system, defects, deterioration, and wear and tear on the facilities to ensure problem areas are addressed proactively.
• Repairs, maintains, alters, or erects any wiring apparatus. Runs electrical conduit for installation of new equipment and wiring, as well as installs transformers.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance and repairs on electric equipment and circuits.
• Estimate the materials needed and record the time and materials expended on each work order.
• Assists with special event setup.
• Performs all duties safely and in accordance with established department guidelines, policies, and procedures. Reports any injuries to supervisor and manager immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications -

• Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Required Experience: Five (5) or more years experience in the electrical trade.

Required Skills -

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisory staff at all levels, and the community.
• Ability to express ideas effectively and concisely.
• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment and with frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• Problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to understand and apply University and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of proper and safe use of tools, lubricating chemicals, etc.
• Knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in area(s) of specialty.
• Have the skills normally attributed to a Journeyman Electrician who has completed a recognized apprenticeship or vocational program.

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