Electrician Job Lynchburg area,Virginia USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: Electrician I

The Electrician I (non-certified) is responsible for assisting other Electricians and/or the Electric Shop Supervisor within installations and repairs. The electrician I will run conduit, pull wire, mount electrical boxes, and connect switches and receptacles as needed. Troubleshoot existing circuits for problems and repairs. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion is essential to this job.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

As Essential Personnel you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Performs snow removal activities as assigned. Includes but not limited to shoveling, salting, etc. Maintenance Technicians are essential to the overall success of Liberty University and its day-to-day functions, especially during ongoing campus events such as Winter Fest, orientations, Convocation, Commencement, CFAW, and summer camps, amongst other planned and unplanned events throughout the year.

Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.

Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Electrical Tech III/ Lead and/or the Electric Shop Supervisor.

Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures of the Electrical field.

Knowledge of the tools of the electrical trade.

Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring.

Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components.

Follows all relevant safety codes and guidelines while installing and servicing electrical equipment and performing the job duties and responsibilities of an Electrician I.

Must follow safety procedures and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) as required while performing the job duties and responsibilities of an Electrician Helper/ Apprentice. This includes but is not limited to, safety glasses, face shields, hard hats, safety shoes, insulating (rubber) gloves with leather protectors, insulating sleeves, harness, and flame-resistant (FR) clothing. Always adhere to job-specific safety protocols.

Might use a harness while on a ladder or lift to perform the job duties and responsibilities of an Electrician I.

Construct controllers and panels, using power drills, drill presses, taps, saws, and punches.

Secure brackets to bulkheads with screws and bolts and pull wires through conduit leading to connection boxes, switch panels, and other terminals.

Replace faulty circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire.

Repairs motors, transformers, generators, and electronic controllers on machine tools and industrial robots.

Rewires commercial buildings as needed.

Bolt component parts together to form tower assemblies, using hand tools.

String transmission lines or cables through ducts or conduits, under the ground.

Ability to understand electrical problems and their potential solutions.

Runs conduit, pull and terminate wire.

Install fixture and device boxes.

Assist in the trim-out of electrical panels.

Cleans and maintains tools and performs routine maintenance on special equipment used in electrician’s work.

Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and materials.

Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.

Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.

Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to Supervisor immediately.

Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Must provide own hand tools to perform and complete related tasks.

Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.

Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies

High school diploma or GED. Minimum of 1+ years of related experience required, or approximately 1-3 years of related experience in the electrical trade with and/or an equivalent…