Mechanic III Electrician

Position Title

Mechanic III Electrician

Under general supervision of the MEP/BMS Supervisor, performs routine repairs and maintenance on electrical systems which includes panels, transformers, branch circuits, lighting control systems, interior and exterior lighting and medium voltage distribution equipment. To provide an environment that is comfortable, safe, healthy and conducive to teaching, learning and working.

• Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using necessary hand tools and testing instruments.
• Performs tasks in various trades assigned and scheduled by the supervisor to maintain college buildings and equipment.
• Perform work in other trades within skills attained through previous training.
• Recommend materials and make material lists to be used for prices and estimates.
• Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication and power circuits and equipment.
• Will be required to use the preventive maintenance system while performing daily, weekly, monthly, seasonal and annual inspections of electrical equipment to maintain complete records.
• Responsible for the maintenance and repair of motor relays, magnetic starters, transformers, etc.
• Responsible for the repair, maintenance, altering, or installation of any wiring apparatus.
• Maintain a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the electrical systems in the college.
• Responsible for the installation of electrical circuits for new equipment.
• Perform similar duties and assignments as required.
• Responsible for emergency response to critical situations.
• Identifies defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment, using suitable testing instruments.
• 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.
• Reads, understands and interprets blueprints, drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical and special equipment, building structures and finishes.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance work to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, troubleshooting, adjusting, calibrating, testing, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, and other similar tasks on a wide variety of electrical equipment.
• As required, estimates materials needed and records time and materials expended on each work order.
• Evaluates available electrical products, standardizes products and hardware to achieve economy.
• Submits Purchase Requisition s in accordance with established electrical schedules to ensure ready availability of materials, supplies and equipment required.
• May be called upon to assist other maintenance personnel in the completion of their work to include Electricians, Plumbers, Carpenters, Maintenance Technicians, Sheet Metal Workers, and others.
• Responds to requests for maintenance and service from building occupants to include emergencies, maintenance problems, requested installations, modifications, tests, calibrations, evaluations, repairs, adjustments, and other similar tasks.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by facilities management and supervision.
• Acts in role of essential personnel for emergencies.
• Performs preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Determine and monitor Stock Inventory levels which pertain to the Electrical Department.
• Responsible for the inventory and safe usage of equipment and tools assigned to the Electrical Department.

• Minimum Education:
  
  High School or equivalent.
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  5 years.

• High school graduate and must possess an active Journeyman card and journeyman level skill in maintenance and repair procedures including preventive maintenance, breakdown repair and trouble‑shooting, construction, installation and fabrication techniques typical in trade.
• Perform mathematical computations of trade.
• At least five years' experience at journeyman's level in the electrical trade.
• Ability to lead skilled building trades and support workers; to perform journey level work in one…