Electrician

Overview

The Electrician maintains, repairs, modifies, troubleshoots and installs both new and existing electrical systems at a journey level with minimal supervision; following University safety rules and regulations at all times along with established safety procedures.

Based on work unit business needs, applicants must be available to work either a Monday through Friday, or a Tuesday through Saturday work week. In addition, the applicant will typically be scheduled to either a 7:00AM – 3:30PM or an 8:30AM – 5:00PM daily work shift.

Other work schedules may be assigned during the summer period.

With minimal supervision, the incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Safely and effectively performs a wide range of electrical system installations, and performs maintenance, repairs and modifications on residential, commercial and institutional power distribution systems. Performs preventive maintenance, tests and diagnosis of electrical and elevator systems. Representative examples of work includes, but is not limited to the following:
  • Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical conduit and conductors from the main switch gear to main power panels, sub-panels, lighting panels, lights, receptacles and electrical equipment. Installs both single phase and three phase electrical systems in voltages up to 480 volts. Maintains repairs and modifies the above electrical systems.
  • Maintains, repairs, modifies and installs lighting systems of all types including fluorescent, incandescent, metal halide and exterior street lighting.
  • Installs and troubleshoots motors and motor controls.
  • Installs, repairs, and troubleshoots Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s).
  • Tests wiring connections and circuits with test equipment like volt/amp/ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, thermal imagers and scanning devices.
  • Assist in performing preventive maintenance on elevators and handicap lifts.
  • Sizes conduits and conductors per the National Electrical Code. Reads and draws electrical circuit diagrams and schematics.
• Works independently off written work orders. Accepts responsibilities for work assignments.
• Reads, understands and interprets technical and construction related documents (drawings, technical manuals and specifications) in order to determine equipment and materials required or appropriate methods of repair or installation.
• Ensures proper care in the safe use and maintenance of vehicles, tools and equipment.
• Maintains records of corrective and preventive work assignment received through an automated work order system.
• Assists other trades mechanics in work projects or special assignments.
• Provides support for all campus special events, as needed.
• Responds to emergency call-ins on campus and for emergency after-hours work as needed. On an acute basis, the electrician may be classified as an essential employee, based on managerial discretion.
• Communicates clearly and effectively to co-workers and management, both verbally and in writing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be a graduate of a recognized 4 year electrical vocational technical program or possess the equivalent in educational and practical experience.
• Must have five (5) years journey level experience as an electrician in an industrial, commercial or institutional setting.
• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalency (GED).
• Must possess journey level knowledge of the potential occupational hazards connected with electrical work and the application of associated safety standards and practices.
• Must possess knowledge of electrical codes, and journey level knowledge of electrical trade practices.
• Must possess skill in diagnosing the cause of electrical failures or breakdowns.
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