Skilled Trades Worker Electrician

Position: Skilled Trades Worker 2 Electrician
Salary Grade Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary for this position at the time of its posting. The starting wage rate is $22.13 per hour. Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

Job Description POSITION OBJECTIVE Repair and maintain physical structures, fixtures, machinery, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems in university buildings in accordance with blueprints, manuals, codes and as directed by supervisory personnel. Will be predominantly engaged in the maintenance, installation, testing and repair of both high and low voltage electrical equipment (panels, transformers, and motors), distribution lines, and electrical fixtures (lights, clocks, etc.)

in university properties. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Repair and replace existing components of the University's electrical systems, including motors, transformers, light fixtures, panels, starter/disconnects, buss duct, switches, branch circuits, interior and exterior distribution cables and feeders. (35%)
* Recognize the need for and perform testing and preventive maintenance on all types of electrical equipment, including transformers, fans, motors, emergency generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, etc. (10%)
* Respond to emergency outages in electrical motors, control centers, distribution systems, busses, cables, switch gear, and other components of the University's electrical systems. (10%)
* Inspect and log the operation of campus electrical system components; accurately maintain associated records. Occasionally coordinate the activities with a small group assigned to work on a specific job. (10%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS
* Frequently coordinate activities with other shops, such as energy management and mechanical. (5%)
* Independently diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical systems, controls, and equipment, ranging from outlets and lights up to major pieces of fixed equipment, such as large distribution panels, motor control centers and transformers. Must be able to perform common tests on lines, equipment and fixtures to diagnose problems. (5%)
* Analyze complex research instruments and recommend solutions. Must be able to read technical drawings but must also be sufficiently familiar with systems and equipment to diagnose problems without prints. (5%)
* Repair and replace elements of specialized systems on campus, including card access, door alarms, field telephones, fire system controls, and closed circuit TV. Must be capable of performing assignments of this skill level independently. (5%)
* Install both common and unique commercial/industrial lighting fixtures, additional outlets, laboratory and cafeteria equipment, environmental monitoring and control devices, and other enhancements to the University's electrical systems. Estimate power requirements for equipment installations. (5%).
* Support special activities on campus, such as performances and social gatherings, with the installation, monitoring, and disassembly of temporary lighting, sound, amplifiers and related electrical systems. Coordinate activities with video services when necessary. (5%)
* Transport and install equipment necessary for mechanical work throughout the University area. (5%)
* Duties not restricted to those mentioned. May be assigned other duties as required. (