Electrician Maintenance Tech/Electrician

This position will assist in all aspects of the electrical trade. Primary duties involve assisting skilled tradesmen in duties necessary to operate and maintain University electrical systems efficiently and reliably to provide a comfortable environment in classrooms, laboratories, and offices on campus.

University Facilities is committed to the development of an inclusive environment and we strive to advance diverse perspectives and approaches in carrying out the mission of Washington and Lee University.

Essential Functions :

• Maintains a variety of electrical system equipment, components and fixtures.
• Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and equipment schematics.
• Inspects electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Tests electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using various testing devices to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Installs / upgrades new electrical equipment and fixtures as required including conduit and raceway installation for new circuitry in conformity with National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building codes.
• Collaborates with other trade workers on projects that are incidental to electrical work.
• Responds to work order requests in a timely manner and maintains appropriate service logs and records for the purpose of documenting activities and / or conveying information.
• Complies with all Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace Safety Sensitive regulations and corresponding University policies and procedures.
• Ability to work from a variety of heights using ladders, scaffolding or man lifts.
• Supports campus wide activities in the areas of setup, snow and ice removal and any other duties as assigned.
• Additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Work Schedule : 7 : 00 a.m. - 3 : 30 p.m.

Application Instructions : Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Resume is required . Upload both required documents to the Resume / CV upload section of the application. You will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references.

Minimum Pay : $27.21 Candidates with significant experience may be considered at the Electrician level with the corresponding pay grade.

Physical Requirements :

Fingering : Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.

Grasping : Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Repetitive motions : Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.

Walking : Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Standing : Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

Balancing : Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing : Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and / or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Stooping : Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Kneeling : Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching : Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Crawling : Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Reaching : Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Pushing : Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling : Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting : Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Working Conditions :

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions : Activities occur inside and outside.

The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.

Types of Work : Medium work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Position Type :

Non-Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Salary : $27