What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician II - Facilities Services - UTK position at The University of Tennessee?
Job Description
The Electrician II within the Maintenance and Repairs unit installs, operates, and maintains electrical systems and equipment for the UT Knoxville Campus. This individual also works as necessary to aid contractors and other crafts and trains craft assistants as needed. This position provides good customer service to internal and external customers and will support electrical needs for events and special occasions on campus.
Responsibilities
- Pulling wire and making up panel boards and other electrical equipment
- Bending, threading, and installing conduit as necessary
- Maintain lighting systems and controls of various types
- Maintain panelboards and switchboards of various types and sizes
- Maintain transformers, motors, and gPulling wire and making up panel boards and other electrical equipment
- Bending, threading, and installing conduit as necessary
- Maintain lighting systems and controls of various types
- Maintain panelboards and switchboards of various types and sizes
- Maintain transformers, motors, and generators
- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing electrical systems and related components
- Working special events, continuing educations, and assisting contractors and other crafts
- Studying blueprints, taking off materials, and picking up materials for projectsenerators
- Troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing electrical systems and related components
- Working special events, continuing educations, and assisting contractors and other crafts
- Studying blueprints, taking off materials, and picking up materials for projects
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Technical training in industrial electricity along with two-years' experience or four-years' experience as a journeyman electrician with no technical training
A good working knowledge of electrical systems.
Other Conditions
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with U.T. Physical Plant procedures.
Work Location
Compensation and Benefits
About the Department
UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville's largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.
About Us
With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900 programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!
Ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates", "One of America's Best Large Employers", "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.
