Description

We are seeking an Electrician who will be responsible for Installing and maintaining all types of electrical equipment and associated non-electronic controls. This person will Diagnose and repair malfunctions. They will perform primarily maintenance and repair and some construction work. May preform switching on primary 15kv electrical distribution system.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Installs, wires, connects, and repairs electrical equipment and circuits such as power circuit breakers, busbars, internal and external lighting fixtures, receptacles, intercommunication systems, remote control lighting, sound amplifying equipment, and motor systems, electric scoreboards, underwater safety control circuits, gas and oil burner controls, fire alarm systems, high tension transformers and switch equipment, generators, auxiliary generating equipment and control panels.
• Diagnoses all types of non-electronic electrical malfunctions. Tests, traces circuits, and checks operation of all equipment. Makes necessary adjustments, repairs and/or replacements to return the equipment or circuits to proper operating condition.
• Performs preventive maintenance, periodically inspecting equipment, and locating and correcting problems before breakdowns occur according to established maintenance schedule or as needed.
• Maintains records of tests, repairs, and inspections.
• May perform switching on 15kv primary electrical distribution systems.
• May perform standby duties for various university functions.
• Observes all safety precautions in performing work duties to avoid harming self and others, and damaging property.
• Maintains equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition.
• May be required to be available for 24 hour calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

**Position becomes fulltime Bargaining Unit member after successful completion of 90 day probationary period**

Special Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects and materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk or otherwise move about campus on a continuous basis.
• Ability to ascend/descend ladders periodically to perform building maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to read and write in order to read work orders and to complete records, maintenance schedules, and so forth.
• Ability to interact and/or work with faculty, students, staff, and visitors in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered "probationary" employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. These employees shall become members of the Bargaining Unit if this employment continues beyond four months. The university will notify the employees' union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Three years of relevant experience.

• Thorough knowledge of the electrical trade at an apprentice level to include the following: ability to read blueprints, knowledge of electrical theory, electronics, mathematics, electrical code requirements, electrical systems, associated non-electronic controls, and electrical testing tools

Classified Title: BU Electrician-SSR
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Electrician II
Role/Level/Range: SKILL10/01/BU
Starting Salary Range: $25.07/hr
Employee group: Casual / On Call
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: 10001599-Building Operations and Maintenance
Personnel area: University Administration