Electrician Assistant, Utilities

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles, and installs electrical conduit (both EMT and rigid, and wiremold). Measures, cuts, and installs wires into conduit and makes proper connections at junction boxes and equipment.
• Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads and twisting wires together, and applies tape or terminal caps.
• Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment. Installs or replaces control and distribution apparatus such as switches and circuit‑breaker panels.
• Connects power cables to equipment, such as electric range or motor, and installs grounding leads.
• Performs electrical repairs to include, but not limited to, outlets, switches, and ballasts; removes and replaces light fixtures; and repairs appliances and faulty equipment and systems.
• Investigates circuits to determine source, voltage, load, zone, etc. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components with testing instruments such as multi‑meter, volt‑ohm meter, amp‑probe, etc. Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Cleans work areas, tools, machines, and other equipment.
• Performs other semi‑skilled electrical as assigned. Drives vehicle as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

• 3 years of craft maintenance work which includes experience in construction, appliance repair, and electrical control installation and repair.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Working knowledge of electrical methods, practices, and have knowledge of the applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances.
• Knowledge of and ability to use electrical materials, tools, equipment, and testing instruments such as multi‑meter, volt‑ohm meter, amp‑probe, etc.
• Ability to perform duties requiring frequent medium‑heavy physical effort.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/or schematics.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to make and work from measurements and to make mathematical computations required to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections.

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