Electrician - Non Spokane Community Colleges

Electrician - Non-Permanent - Spokane Community Colleges

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Work type: Non-Permanent Classified

Location: Spokane

Categories: Classified

Department: SCC Facilities

Salary Range: $5,531 - $6,414 (Monthly)

Open continuous.

Starting salary for this position is: $5,531 (Monthly)

Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County. Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.

Under general direction of the Trades Supervisor, as a member of the Facilities, Maintenance & Operations team, the primary purpose of the Electrician is to provide a comfortable, safe, and properly illuminated learning environment for students. This position will perform journey level electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work for high voltage systems up to 750 volts for Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) sites located in Spokane and Eastern Washington.

Work may include projects such as interior and exterior wiring and cable, connections for electric machines, switches and controls, fuse boxes, breaker panels, distribution and instrument panels, and distribution systems.

• As a member of a team, perform skilled journey level electrical work including installation, maintenance, modification or repair of interior and exterior wiring.
• Respond to Work Orders, Preventive Maintenance, and Building Improvement Requests.
• Initiate layout and job planning; evaluate, diagnose and make repairs or install new equipment and electrical systems up to 750 volts.
• Install, adjust, maintain, modify, and repair equipment and instruments such as pumps, clocks, lamps, timers, fans, metering devices, power tools, motors, and generators.
• Inspect electric systems and equipment to detect and correct faulty or worn-out parts.
• Troubleshoot and isolate cause of power loss and repair as needed.
• Correct circuit breaker and outlet issues; inspect wiring and equipment to locate and correct issue to prevent fire hazards.
• Replace light bulbs and sockets; repairing wiring to fix flickering or dimming lights.
• Coordinate with administrators, contractors and other trades to implement projects. Assist other trades in completion of maintenance and upgrade projects as needed.
• Develop material and time estimates for projects; purchase supplies and equipment staying within project cost limits.
• Read and evaluate building plans and specifications. Document electrical modifications and completion of projects; maintain files as required.
• Clean, service, adjust and store tools and equipment.
• Operate motorized equipment such as vehicles, light trucks, forklifts.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Washington State Electrician License - EL01 License or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electrical and building codes.
• Experience in general building construction and repair.
• Ability to understand electrical layout and needs in a large commercial setting.
• Knowledge of chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ability to read and interpret SDS instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work alternate shifts.

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician. Or full journey status as an electrician in a union.
• Four or more years of applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience working for a government or higher education institution.

• Work requires long periods of standing.
• Work is commonly performed outdoors in uncontrolled elements.
• Work is active in nature.
• Visual focus and strain.
• Work involves constant interruptions and requirement to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
• Move up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Operates and controls movement of power tools and/or large mechanized, powered and non-powered equipment.
• Frequent repetitive movements.
• Frequent…