Electrician

About Westfield State University

In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants.

The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.

You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.

• Embrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
• Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.
• Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
• Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.
• Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.
• Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.

Campus

Title:

Electrician I

State

Job Title:

Electrician I

Department: Trades

Job Code: H15 X31

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Funding:

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Job Type: Fulltime Permanent

Timeframe: 52 Weeks

Shift: Monday
- Friday 6:30 a.m.

-3:00 p.m. (6 month Training) / after 6 months training Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.

-4:30 p.m. 3-4 Week On-call rotation required

Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received: Receives direct and indirect supervision from the Executive Director of Facilities, Building Maintenance Supervisors, and from Electricians or other employees of higher step or grade while assigned to electrical projects.

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $2,211.55 Bi-Weekly

General Statement of Duties: Tests, repairs, installs and/or maintains various types of electrical and fire alarm systems. Troubleshoots electrical systems and related equipment.

Essential:

• Dismantles electrical wiring and piping.
• Installs electrical conduit and wiring.
• Tests, repairs, installs and maintains various types of electrical systems and fire alarm systems.
• Rebuilds and installs light fixtures.
• Maintains electrical inventory and maintains records.
• Performs tasks to assist other college electricians and trades personnel.
• Inspects equipment for wear and tear.
• Reports hazardous conditions to supervisors.

Qualifications Required at Hire

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as electrical plans, schematics, drawings, etc.
• Ability to install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring systems and equipment.
• Ability to work with the tools, materials, and equipment of the electrical trade.
• Ability to detect and locate causes of electrical failure or breakdown of equipment.
• Knowledge of the types and uses of hand held power tools such as drills, etc.
• Skill in the use of hand-held power tools such as drills, etc.
• Skill in the use of precision measuring equipment, gauges and instrumentation used in electrical work.
• Knowledge of safety practices and precautions observed in the electrical trade.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations concerning electrical practice.
• Knowledge of state and local electrical codes.

Qualifications Acquired on Job

• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities; ability to use tools and equipment available at the institution required to perform the college safety practices and procedures; ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

None

License and/or Certification Requirements

Possession of a current and valid…