What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Specialist (Electrician) position at University at Albany?
Minimum Qualifications :
- Successful completion of a NYS two-year Electrician Traineeship or NYS two-year electrician training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent electrical two-year training or apprenticeship program;
- OR four-year (4) years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled journey-level electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in the electrical trade or training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment. Candidates may be expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators.
- Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction. 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint / schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of C or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Valid NYS Driver's license required
A completed application is required to be considered for this position. All applicants must meet at least one of the above requirements. Any applications received that do not meet at least one of the above requirements will be deemed ineligible.
Operational needs :
Ability to install, test and maintain emergency power systems preferred; experience with 13 KV switch gear and motor and motor control diagnostics preferred; install control and electrical distribution including wiring, switches, relays and circuit breaker; ability to work overtime as required for emergencies; willingness to be trained in and utilize best management practices for hazardous materials handling / disposal, confined space entry, fall protection, use of scaffolding and other occupational safety training; experience in supervision / leading a crew for project work preferred. Valid NYS Driver's License required
