Preventative Maintenance Electrician II

Location: City of Rochester

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains common electrical infrastructures and components

Guides and supports lighting technicians and fire alarm technicians as needed

Maintains daily record keeping such as work order updates, timekeeping, and email

Evaluates electrical deficiencies and advises department staff on repairs. Assists and supports electrical contractors

Organizes, plans, and ensures tools, equipment, personal protective equipment, and materials available in response to electrical or fire alarm emergencies

Performs operational preventive maintenance tasks such as emergency generator testing and sprinkler testing

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of the National Electrical Code Knowledge of basic office computer software such as Microsoft Office Skill in written and verbal communication

Skill in repair of electrical meters and use of test equipment

Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics

Ability to use power hand tools

Minimum Education & Experience High School diploma or GED4 years of related experience4 years of formal electrical training program

Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 2 - An intermediate level role with working foundational knowledge and skills to perform routine and occasionally non-routine tasks. Tasks may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

About Facilities Management Services (FMS) & Utilities Maintenance Facilities Management Services (FMS) supports the RIT community by designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a high‑quality, cost‑effective campus environment. As part of the FMS Utilities Maintenance team, the Preventative Maintenance Technician plays a vital role by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on interior and exterior fire alarm and electrical building components.

Why Join Our Team Work with a team that values hard work and the difference it makes every day. FMS provides dependable, year‑round employment and hands‑on training to help you grow on the job.

Benefits Eligible for RIT’s comprehensive benefits program, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Sick and vacation time
12 paid holidays per year Retirement and financial planning resources

Educational benefits for employees and dependents

Employee wellness program

Free use of on‑site fitness facilities

Schedule

The schedule for this position could encompass various shifts, weekends, holidays, and times other than normal work schedules. The successful candidate must provide contact information to be used for an on-call phone listing for reporting to work in off hours or urgent situations such as extreme weather conditions including when the campus is closed.

Driver’s License Requirements The successful candidate will be required to drive on occasion and must, upon hire, immediately enroll in the New York State License Event Notification Service (NYS LENS) program. Candidates may refer to RIT’s Vehicle and Driver Safety Procedures for additional information.

FLSA Category Non-Exempt Work Location On Campus Compensation $23.80 to $38.10

Application Materials When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check.

Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as…