Electrician

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

Job Title:

Electrician

Worker Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Hourly

Exempt Status:

No

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):

S2

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):

$22.63-$30.16

Salary Ranges:

All Compensation Grades

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Electrical Services

Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor of Electrical Services, the Electrician performs a variety of licensed, journeyman skilled duties associated with the maintenance, installation, repair, replacement, and alteration of applicable systems.

• Inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and installs a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, electrical wiring, fixtures, wiring boxes, switches, controllers, transformers, equipment, circuit breakers, etc.; and locates electrical malfunctions and determines the appropriate resolution.
• Replaces broken and defective electrical fixtures and equipment including light switches, receptacles, relays, and starter breakers.
• Provides guidance and training to the lower level electricians in an effort to develop their skills; participates in assigning work and ensures conformance with District, department and code standards; monitors work flow to assist in ensuring that mandated deadlines are met; provides information, guidance and training on work procedures; and assists in maintaining a fair and open work environment in accordance with the District’s commitment to team work, mutual trust and respect.
• Measures, cuts, bends, threads, assembles and installs electrical conduit using rulers, measuring devices, hand tools, pipe threaders and conduit benders; and places conduit pipes or tubing inside partitions, walls or other concealed areas and pulls insulated wires/cables through conduits to complete circuits.
• Maintains and repairs interior building electrical distribution including switch gear, uninterrupted power supplies, wiring, breaker panels, and electrical distribution system, outlets, light fixtures, exit lights, and mounted emergency lights.
• Maintains street lighting systems; replaces ballasts and bulbs; and maintains switching relays and transfer switchers.
• Installs necessary connections for new equipment and, if necessary, new circuitry; and assures that all electrical work at the University conforms to national and local code.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams, pneumatic prints, manuals, handbooks, sketches, prints, and structural plans, etc. in support of assigned duties; researches and obtains literature and information as needed; and develops time and material job estimates.
• Orders supplies and equipment for each job; conducts preventive maintenance inspections according to established schedules; and suggests changes and improvements and assists in the development and revision of same.
• Maintains daily records of work performed and materials used.
• Provides leadership to lower level electricians in the absence of the supervisor; and assists outside contractors as needed.
• Utilizes a variety of test equipment including volt meters, mergers, OHM meters, capacitor testers, and other standard test and electrical equipment.
• Responds to emergency calls and observes all safety procedures.
• Assists with other trade and…