What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician I (Building Maintenance Alarm Shop) position at InsideHigherEd?
Job no : 524875
Work type : Staff Full Time
Location : UMass Amherst
Department : Building Maintenance
Union : AFSCME
Categories : Facilities / Grounds, Skilled Labor
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Installs, maintains, operates, repairs and / or initiates repairs on building systems such as, but not limited to, clock systems, card access systems, security systems, fire alarm systems, communication equipment, and their related devices and performs other related work as required. Employing the use of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with Contractors, Engineers, Control Technicians, etc. maintaining the building systems integrity. Exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities.
Essential Functions
- Inspects, maintains, repairs Campus Card Access, Fire Alarm Systems, Security Systems and their related components, including but not limited to, electric controls, electro-mechanical controls, and computer software programs. Instructs, advises, and mentors employees and technicians in the operation and maintenance of the above systems.
- Acts as a first responder inspecting, testing, trouble shooting, repairing and initiating repairs on Fire Alarm Systems, Card Access Systems, Security Systems to Federal, state and local codes. This requires using electrical testing, electronic testing, and micro-processor diagnostic equipment. Interacts with contractors and campus customers relating to the operation, maintenance and repair of various security, fire alarm, clock controls systems and related HVAC control components.
- Provides preventive maintenance services, complying with Federal, state, and local codes on electric, electronic, and electro-mechanical controls. Documents work performed in the equipment maintenance history file. Utilizes computer programs that operate, maintain, and adjust building fire alarm security and card access systems.
- Maintains and develops operational, procedural and emergency response standards for the Security System, Card Access, Fire Alarm Systems, and their related equipment. Provides timely systems failure notification and repair response, minimizing equipment down time. This requires using micro-processor and diagnostic equipment.
- Assists Engineering staff in drawing reviews, inspections, and trouble-shooting as part of the commissioning of a new Security System, Card Access, and Fire Alarm System, respective equipment, upgrades and equipment replacement, and associated software support.
- Drives a motorize vehicle around campus to various campus buildings.
- Identifies door access calls and determines if it is mechanical or electrical.
- Drill or cut holes through floors, walls, or ceilings containing asbestos in performance of work assignments.
- May exercise functional supervision over employees of a lower grade
- Practices and promotes excellent customer service in the work place and exhibits a clear commitment to the diverse needs of customers.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)
Additional Details
This is a maintenance function, which includes overtime, returning to work between shifts when directed or called. It is your responsibility to update the service desk with your current phone number.
Work Schedule
Tuesday – Saturday; 2
shift 3p to 11p.
Salary Information
Special Recruitment Rate : Grade 17, Step 6.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application, please submit a resume. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised : Sep 20 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close : Jan 31 2025 Eastern Standard Time
