Electrician

Department Contact: Luis Velasco, , lvelasco

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

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Summary:

Join our team! We're looking for someone to handle electrical repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You'll work with wiring diagrams, solid-state controls, and ensure systems run smoothly. A valid Journeyman Electrician's License (NM EE98J) and a driver's license are required.

Position Title: Electrician

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500700-FS ELECTRICIANS

Location: Las Cruces

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $21.11

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard

Work Schedule:

Standard (M-F, 8-5)

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Connects wiring to fixtures and power equipment; splices wires as required. Measures, cuts, threads, and installs electrical conduit. Checks and replaces faulty switches, sockets, and other simple elements of electrical systems such as lighting fixtures, tubes, and ballasts. Pulls wiring through conduit;
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits. Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment.

Required

Education and Experience:

Required

Education:

High School diploma or GED certificate.

Required Experience:

None. Equivalency:
None. Required Certification/License:
Journeyman Electrician’s License NM EE98J. Possession of a valid driver’s license is a requirement for this job.

Preferred Qualifications: (none listed)

Special Certification/Licensure: Certifications/License
- Journeyman Electrician's License NM EE98J. Possession of a valid driver's license is a requirement for this job. Please upload proof of all obtained certifications. Include all relevant education and work experience in the application.

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.