Journeyperson Electrician

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Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.

Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.

Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0603828

Position Title:

Position is:

Position is:
Regular full-time

Position Type:

Position Type:
Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)

Department/Ofc.:

Department/Ofc.:
Facilities

Position

Description:

• An inclusive, welcoming environment for our students, faculty & staff
• Generous Paid Time Off on top of 12 Paid Holidays
• 4:1 Employer Match for Retirement
• Tuition reimbursement for colleges outside WCC

The Journey Person Electrician plan, layout, install, and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, all electrical preventative maintenance, and control equipment by performing the following duties.

• Perform new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance, and avoid unsightly, hazardous, and unreliable wiring consistent with specifications of state and local electrical codes.
• Prepare sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or electrical drawings, ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring. Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit; and pulls wiring through conduit.
• Prepare estimates for supplies and materials related to instructional equipment and devices and other departmental equipment purchases.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance program for all electrical equipment and devices including transformers and switchgears.
• Splice wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps.
• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment.
• Install control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, contractors, and circuit- breaker panels. Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric devices and motors, and installs grounding leads.
• Test continuity of circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as ohmmeter and other testing equipment as needed.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Repair and maintain faulty electrical equipment or systems. Responsible for the installation of new and replacement electrical equipment.
• Provide complete electrical installations for minor construction and renovation projects.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining all electrical supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of all electrical supplies and equipment.
• Utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools and software, to support job- related functions and improve efficiency, accuracy, communication, documentation, planning, training, troubleshooting, reporting, work management, and other operational responsibilities, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Regular attendance on campus is required for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

• This position will work 40 hours per week. Schedule dependent on college need, so must have the ability to accept temporary schedule changes with minimum notice.

• High school diploma…