Electrician​/Journeyman

Description

The Electrician/Journeyman shall report to the Associate Vice President for Operations and Special Projects. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Responsible for the correct establishment of the Campus electrical systems; coordinates, monitors, and inspects the work activities of any assigned project staff.

* Installs, repairs, and maintains emergency lighting systems, phone and electrical systems, fire alarm and clock systems, high and low voltage systems, data/voice/fiber optics cable, facilities management systems, motors, transformers, generators, lights, circuits, wiring, and other electrical system equipment and components in compliance with electrical codes, standards, and regulations.

* Operates a variety of electrical testing equipment in locating and determining types of electrical malfunctions; studies/reviews plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repairs and/or installations.

* Performs routine building preventive maintenance schedules; makes routine tests and inspections of all critical electrical systems, and records all information for planning.

* Takes calls for problems that arise; works to correct issues.

* Date tags all replaced bulbs and equipment for the record of their life of operation.

* Prepares material list for assigned projects.

* Reports any defective or faulty equipment immediately and takes appropriate action to repair/replace.

* May serve on various campus committees as assigned.

* Performs other duties as assigned or required.

* Nothing contained herein shall limit the President in assigning the employee to any of the various college activities for which he/she would be qualified in order to meet the needs of New Mexico Junior College

Qualifications

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* Two (2) years of electrical apprenticeship; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

* Must possess a valid Journeyman Electrician certificate.

* Must possess a valid New Mexico or Texas driver's license

Additional Qualifications

* Knowledge of all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

* Knowledge of construction plans, blueprints and electrical specifications sufficient to interpret, modify and follow them to complete the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment.

* Knowledge of electrical tools and equipment, safety standards and procedures, sufficient to perform work efficiently and safely.

* Knowledge of math sufficient to estimate labor and material costs for planned projects.

* Skill in installation, repair, and maintenance of all systems and assignments common to the trade.

* Skill in leading the work activities of self and other.

* Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public.

* Ability to prioritize projects, coordinate multiple requests, and adhere to deadlines.

* Ability to maintain electrical project records of time and materials sufficient to report daily, weekly, and monthly progress of electrical projects.

* Ability to perform work involving regular physical activity.

* Must maintain New Mexico Journeyman Electrical license.

* Positions may require the ability to safely move up to 50 pounds, work on heights of 40 feet, drive a forklift, scissor lift, or other related equipment.

Additional Information

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

This is a twelve-month non-exempt position. Standard benefits apply

To apply , submit the NMJC application form via the NMJC website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)