Trades Specialist; Electrician

Position: Trades Specialist (Electrician)
** Job Title
** Trades Specialist (Electrician)
** Department
* * Maintenance Group 8
** Worker Type
** Regular##
** Pay Type
** Hourly
* * Hourly Rate
** 22.7
** Work Shift
** First Shift (United States of America)
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Benefit Eligible
** Yes Yes
* * Job Description Summary
** Position installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots electrical devices, components, and systems for a University campus consisting of approximately 180 buildings. Position's primary purpose is to ensure that all electrical systems and auxiliary components are in good working order and that any repairs are completed promptly, properly, and safely. Hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm.
** Job Description
** Essential Duties:
* Reviews job orders and blueprints or drawings; inspects site and consults with client; determines best method to complete project.
* Estimates amount of materials and equipment needed to complete project; arranges for materials to be at job site.
* Performs complex repair or installation on University facilities and property using expertise acquired through specialist training in a skilled trade.
* Assists outside contractors as needed; assists craft persons from other trades as needed.
* Maintains and cleans tools and equipment; maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.
* May prepare some paperwork; may maintain files.

Minimum Requirements:

* Requires nine months training beyond high school in a skilled trade and two years of experience in that trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
* Driver's license required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
* Knowledge of the procedures and equipment of a particular skilled trade
* Mechanical aptitude
* Ability to read and understand blueprints and/or mechanical diagrams

Working Conditions:

* Frequent standing and walking with some climbing and lifting of materials weighing 50-75 pounds
* Frequent operation of equipment
* Somewhat unpleasant working conditions
* Some exposure to unpleasant elements which are particularly disagreeable
* Some element of personal risk and exposure to accidents
** Additional Position Information (if applicable)
** Must be reasonably available after normal business hours, weekends, and holidays for on-site response to serious electrical system malfunctions.
** Special Instructions (if applicable)
** None
* * Additional Information
** A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.
** Remote Work
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** Reasonable Accommodations
** Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty

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