Electrician, Facilities Management

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

* Performs electrical work in installing, maintaining, altering and repairing wiring, power appliances, light machinery and electrical circuits

* Installs new electrical circuits by connecting wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components

* Repair or replace wiring, equipment or fixtures using hand tools or power tools

* Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment or fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety of systems

* Installs, maintains and repairs electric motors, generators and related complex electrical and mechanical equipment

* Installs electrical fixtures and appliances in newly constructed or remodeled buildings

* Properly bends and installs all types of electrical conduit

* Repair motors and electrical systems on the university farms

* Inspect electrical systems, equipment or components to identify hazards, defects or the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes

* Locates and corrects power failures, short circuits and other electrical faults

* Performs electrical work on lighting timers, and photoelectric controls

* Installs, repairs, and or replaces panel boards & overcurrent devices

* Make emergency repairs to elevators, generators and other electrical apparatus, appliances and equipment. (Must be available for emergency call-in per university call-in procedures)

* Replaces florescent and HID ballasts

* Installs underground cables

* Replaces incandescent, fluorescent, and HID lamps

* Marks underground utilities for contractors (operates locating equipment)

* Provide cost estimates for assigned work

* Willing and able to perform work from bucket trucks and other lift devices, as well as, climb light poles with appropriate safety equipment to perform electrical maintenance functions

* May act as team leader for area maintenance electricians/technicians

* Promotes safe work practices within team and across campus

* Operates University vehicles

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

* Maintains excellent communication/customer service with Building Coordinators and all other DFM team members

* Communicates bi-laterally with other DFM team members to coordinate work activities between groups

* Assists area team with other general maintenance functions as needed

* Performs other duties as assigned by management

Knowledge and Skills Essential for Success

* Mechanical & operational knowledge of all machines & tools related to the electrical field

* Ability to diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus or components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem

* Skill to repair machines or systems using the needed tools

* Ability to provide on-the-job training/coaching to other electricians and area technicians in your field of expertise

* Basic computer skills to access/send emails and perform data entry into the maintenance work order system

* Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

* Ability to read blueprints

* Ability to monitor and assess performance of yourself to make improvements or take corrective action

* Ability to talk to others and convey information effectively

* Ability to manage one's own time effectively and efficiently

* Must be familiar with and have experience in the use of radio protocol

* Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.

* Ability to work well individually and as a team member

* Must be able to comply with all requirements of the N.E.C. & NFPA-70E

* Must be able to work around high voltage and properly use all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

* Being reliable, responsible, dependable and…