Electrician

Electrician I

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Facilities Management and Property Services is seeking an experienced Electrician to join our team. Facilities Management (FM) maintains and operates approximately 53 buildings which include the State House, Capitol Complex Office Buildings, the Governor’s Mansion, and other buildings in the Columbia area. In this role, you will provide building maintenance services in order to efficiently and effectively repair and maintain FM owned and contracted buildings.

This position is on-site Cayce, SC.

• Complete assigned maintenance, repair and renovation electrical tasks to minimize unexpected and premature equipment failures using established policies, procedures and good work practices, to ensure buildings are in safe working order and compliant with codes and regulations.
• Assist with maintenance, repair and renovation tasks of other various trades to complete assigned tasks using established policies, procedures and good work practices.
• Utilize the plant maintenance phone app as provided by Admin to record all daily assigned work order entries, to ensure that accurate records are maintained on how time and materials are utilized, and also to capture all time worked during the day.
• Identify, recommend and request equipment, material, supplies and training needed to ensure that necessary resources are available to complete work tasks and to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and safety in completing assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned, to include disaster assistance, to ensure the success of FM's mission and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Offer guidance, promote teamwork and cooperation and work to resolve challenges.

A high school diploma or equivalent and experience in the installation, repair or maintenance of secondary electrical systems, experience in the installation, repair or maintenance of building systems (General Building Maintenance).

• Knowledge of national and local electrical regulations and code requirements.
• Knowledge of trade safety practices.
• Knowledge of techniques, methods, requirements and practices used in the trade.
• Skill in making emergency repairs and adjustments to trade equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to use judgment and initiative to complete routine work without constant supervision.
• Ability to comprehend blueprints, plans, specifications and equipment manufacturer's technical bulletins.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, plan and complete work.
• Ability to communicate in writing and orally.
• Ability to maintain accurate records relating to time, materials and services provided.
• Ability to work with and assist other trade specialists as needed.
• Ability to work as a part of a team or independently as necessary.
• Must possess a valid Class "D" South Carolina Driver's license.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, stand for long periods of time; climb ladders, stairs and scaffolding.
• Position requires frequent lifting: 50lbs.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces; hot, hazardous and noisy locations and in adverse weather conditions.
• Position may be required to work during inclement weather and emergency conditions.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires 37.5 hours per week and subject to 24 hours per day off duty calls.
• Position requires participation in the on-call program on a rotating basis.
• Position requires on-call shifts and calls back.
• Position requires routine driver duties.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the…