CALS- Multi Trade Technician III- Electrician- AgriTech

Multi Trade Technician III The Opportunity

As a university founded to be a place where “…any person can find instruction in any study,” inclusion and belonging are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation.

As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all.

As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose‑driven science and Cornell University’s second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world‑renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns:
We believe that achieving next‑generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world’s complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere.

As a service and maintenance department of Cornell Agri Tech, the Buildings and Properties Department (B & P) provides responsive maintenance, engineering and special services in support of our institution’s vital research. B & P supports the success and satisfaction of Agri Tech’s faculty, academics, staff, students and campus visitors.

• Under general supervision, support the Buildings and Properties mission in a multi‑trade environment by working cooperatively with unit and research staff and faculty.
• Perform a full range of journey‑level electrical work: install, diagnose, repair, modify, and maintain electrical equipment and systems for the Agri Tech Experiment Station in Geneva, NY; recommend repair or replacement strategies; read, interpret and communicate using blueprints, technical drawings, project documents, and other relevant technical information.
• Independently troubleshoot complex systems, plan and execute installations from start to finish.
• Provide leadership and expertise on complex jobs in the field and help others develop skills and expertise.
• Identify necessary parts and supplies, work with Electrician lead to plan and procure.
• Maintain fire alarms, exhaust fans, air handling units, motor controls, building controls, substation batteries, lighting systems, transformers, electrical system components and other systems as needed.
• Custom installations, renovations and relocations, as well as troubleshooting and repair of scientific equipment.
• Assist with custodial, warehouse, utility plant, grounds, and other trade shops as required.
• Learn and follow safety and work environment regulations, policies and procedures (ARC flash prevention and protection, lead, asbestos, fall protection, confined space, and others as required).
• Acquire and maintain licenses and / or special knowledge required to maintain specialized equipment.
• Set up and tear down for special events as requested.
• Retrieve work order data from, and enter material, labor, and work log data into, Maximo daily with accuracy and dependability.
• Maintain hand tools and diagnostic equipment needed to perform job duties.

This is a full‑time position at 97.5% FTE.

• Must have a High School diploma
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and undergo successful driver background check and employment background check.
• Must have ability to use computer for communications, time entry, scheduling access, product research & online trainings.
• Capacity to handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion and…