Electrician

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** Job Description Summary
** Organization's Summary Statement:
The Physical Plant Department invites applications for a full-time, nonexempt position with benefits. Under general supervision, performs electrical work at the journey level. Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment and facilities involving electrical circuits carrying less than 13,000 vols.
Benefits:
Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year).

Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only)    Responsibilities:  
• Installs, diagnoses problems, and repairs electrical systems, apparatus,    electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment    following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other    specifications.

• Reads and interprets plans, blueprints and specifications for construction or    remodeling, and may recommend appropriate modifications or additions to    plans.  
• Connects and repairs power supply wires to machines and equipment, and the    cables and wires between machines and equipment.  
• Performs maintenance and repairs to electrical equipment including    fluorescent and incandescent units, lighting fixtures, wiring, conduit boxes and    tubing, switches, motors, generators, and climate control systems; prepares    estimates of time, labor, and materials.

• Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status; operates and    maintains tools and equipment of the electrical trade; and cleans work area    upon completion of project.

• Provides guidance and training in electrical work to other maintenance    personnel and may have lead responsibility for special projects.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:  
• Comprehensive knowledge and skill in the techniques used in the installation,    repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and apparatus    carrying less than 13,000 volts.

• Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume,    and weights and the practical application on fractions, percentages, ratios, and    proportions.

• Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the electrical    trade including testing equipment such as ohmeters, battery and buzzer and    oscilloscopes.  
• Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the electrical trade    and of electrical codes, and Underwriters Rules for wiring and installation.

• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications   
• Ability to prepare summaries and reports required.

• Must be able to work in, on, around, over an under fixed equipment and    machinery.

• Must be able to work from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy    equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.

• Must be able to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces,    adverse weather or temperature conditions, and to wear and work in personal    protective equipment.

Qualifications:

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade.

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Note:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries    and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and follow directions.  
• Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be    required.  
• Possession of Maryland State certification as a licensed electrician may be    required.
Physical Demands:

• May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping,    reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.  
• May…