Sr Electrician​/Maintenance Mechanic

The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Electrician Maintenance Mechanic for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Works independently in a "zone", or as the only Electrician/Maintenance Mechanic on a particular campus reporting directly to a second line supervisor, or guides and instructs a group of Electrician/Maintenance Mechanics in the performance of a wide range of electrical and mechanical duties required for all University facilities.

Such duties may be based on work orders which provide little or no instruction or assistance. Responsible for the estimation of work and procuring appropriate materials for him/herself or the group. May guide and instruct craft trainees. May perform any duties of the group. May be assigned to perform general duties in other trade areas.

• Primarily responsible for the planning and coordination of such electrical duties as the installation and repair of wiring, fixtures, lighting, control and alarm systems, etc.
• Repairs and maintains generators and motors. Installs electrical conduits.
• Assists in work on switch gear and wiring for 480 volts systems.
• Cleans shop and work areas.
• Detects faulty operation of equipment; reports questionable conditions to supervisor; issues work orders to supervisor as necessary.
• Conducts inventory of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Advises management when to reorder stock.
• Responsible for estimating work time, writing up lists of appropriate and needed materials, and providing such materials for him/herself or the group.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Provides guidance and instruction to craft trainees. If not in a group leading situation, works in a "zone" or is the only Electrician/Maintenance Mechanic on a particular campus.
• Responsible for the repair and maintenance of University equipment and facilities, supplies and materials, and prioritizing and estimating work.
• Notifies supervisor of any emergent problems discovered through performance of assigned duties.
• Secondarily responsible for planning and performing repair and preventive maintenance duties for various types of university property and equipment.
• Inputs data as required to fulfill job responsibilities using current technology.
• Generates and completes automated work orders or service orders.

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent, plus four years of experience performing repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and circuitry.
• Successful completion of an approved training program or of a certified apprenticeship program in the trade, plus two years experience and proven competency performing complex and varied repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and circuitry including industrial power wiring and switch gear for 480 volt systems may be substituted for the above experience.

• A valid driver's license with two years driving experience is necessary.
• Will be required to successfully complete the Rutgers Defensive Driving Course.

• Must be competent in performing complex and varied repair and maintenance of electrical equipment and circuitry including industrial power wiring and switch gear for 480 volt systems.
• Requires good communication skills, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and the ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and blueprints.

• May be required to obtain Commercial Driver's License.

• Shift hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday 7:00AM - 3:30PM
• Safe Driving Record

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Minimum Salary: 48,729.880
Mid Range Salary: 57,384.810
Maximum Salary: 66,256.380

Nonexempt

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