Electrician

Performs a variety of journey level activities to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, equipment, and appliances.

Duties

High School Diploma or GED equivalent with five years full time work experience as a journey level electrician including responsibility for electrical system design. Requires a NM Classification JE 98 certification. Preferred candidate will hold EE98 certification, as well. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Knowledge of electrical system design, installation maintenance, and repair principles and practices. Knowledge of all industry standards, codes, and specifications for safe electrical systems installation, maintenance, and repair. Knowledge of the safe and proper use of all tools and equipment necessary for electrical repairs and maintenance. Keep all assigned work spaces in safe clean and orderly condition. Skill in designing, installing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of electrical systems and equipment.

Skill in working in an environment subject to changing priorities, exposure to electrical hazards, and varying environmental conditions. Skill in troubleshooting problems in various electrical equipment and electrical circuits. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit upon completion of the 90-day trial period. The incumbent is required to respond after hours during emergencies when called out and report to work for regular assigned shift during emergency campus closures. This position will typically work five (5) eight-hour days per week, either Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, based on staffing requirements of the department.

A call-out list is assigned on a rotation basis having skilled craft employees and general maintenance staff employees on call each week. Work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous situations that require following extensive safety precautions. Required to operate a University vehicle in the day-to-day operations. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a Defensive Driving Course within 2 months of hire date.

Location Silver City

Salary Range $30.00-$34.00