Electrician

Overview

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Location:

Clemson, SC

Description:

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running.

Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

Performs electrical and related duties requiring both routine and advanced levels of professional skill and technical knowledge. Provides training and mentorship to apprentice level employees. Performs preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on building systems in accordance with department procedures and applicable codes and laws. Performs other duties as assigned.

• 55% - Essential - Electrical Systems:
  Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical wiring systems and equipment. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, and repairs single and 3-phase up to 600 volts. Uses appropriate troubleshooting test procedures and equipment, such as volt-ohm meter, and tracing circuits in rooms and buildings to isolate problems. Tests and changes failed circuit breakers. Changes bulbs, ballasts, switches and receptacles after verifying failure. Measures current flow (Amps) to verify proper motor operation.
  
  Tests emergency lighting and battery systems.
• 20% - Essential - Electrical Construction:
  Understands and interprets construction drawings (blueprints) needed to perform required electrical tasks and review of projects. Lays out and installs electrical conduit, switches, receptacles, lights and other electrical equipment.
• 10% - Essential - Training and Mentorship:
  Leads, guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.
• 10% - Essential - Work Area Maintenance:
  Prepares and cleans work areas, shop and vehicles. Identifies and gathers proper tools and materials and ensures proper housekeeping.
• 5% - Essential - Safety:
  Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy. Complies with all NEC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.

Education: A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.

Education: Vocational or Technical Training;
Trade School Diploma or five years of experience at Clemson in electrical

Licenses - Plumber - Journeyman

Work Experience:

5+ years

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

• 80% - Stand for prolonged period
• 25% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
• 80% - Walk or move about
• 60% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
• 70% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
• 50% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
• 70% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
• 55% - Recognize or inspect visually
• 60% - Move, transport, raise or lower
• 90% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
• 25% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
• 70% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

• 65% - Exposure to heat or cold
• 40% - Exposure to dust/fumes
• 65% - Wet or humid
• 50% - Noise
• 40% - Vibration
• 40% - Mechanical Hazards
• 20% - Chemical hazards
• 90% - Electrical hazards
• 50% - Radiant energy hazards
• 80% - Burn hazards
• 10% - Overnight Travel
• 15% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, occasional weekends and subject to callbacks. Standard

Hours:

40

Expected Salary Range: ($39,764 - $45,125)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Personnel Level: Normal Operations. Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

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