Electrician

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Journeyman Electrician position within the department of Facilities Management.

We anticipate the schedule for this role to be 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime required.

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The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission
  for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions
  to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
  including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance
  : disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave
  to support growing families

Hourly Pay Range: $37.00 to $44.00/hr

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

Under the direction of the Electrical Foreman, the journeyman electrician performs reactive repairs and preventive maintenance to high and low voltage electrical systems, lighting fixtures, equipment, and related electro-mechanical systems. They are also responsible for installation and repair of the fire alarm systems, clock systems and provides support for campus events and projects.

• Maintenance, installation and repair of residential and commercial electrical power systems. Electrical power systems consist of high and low voltage distribution connected equipment; including but not limited to, switch gear, transformers, motors and variable speed drives.
• Installation and repair of residential and commercial light fixtures and lighting system controls, both interior and exterior. Lighting systems consist of high and low voltage distribution and connected equipment; including but not limited to the Nexlight lighting control system, lamps, ballast, exit lights and emergency egress lighting.
• Installation, maintenance and repair of the building fire alarm systems including smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull stations, strobes and fire alarm panels.
• Maintenance, repair and testing of emergency generators and associated electrical gear (i.e. transfer switches, invertors, batteries).
• Work with mechanical maintenance staff to trouble-shoot and repair HVAC equipment including motors, electric and electronic controls for boilers, heating systems, cooling systems, kitchen equipment, athletic equipment and other campus equipment.
• Perform location surveys of all University owned utilities.
• Provide electrical support for all University events, activities and projects.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Facilities Maintenance Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission:
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED

• Graduated from a two (2) year electrical apprenticeship program; have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field of commercial electrical construction; have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the…