What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Trades Technician position at Williams College?
Come join our team! We are excited to announce an opening for an Electrical Trades Technician. This is a full-time, year-round regular appointment reporting to the Mechanical and Electrical Trades Manager.
The schedule for this position will be Monday to Friday 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the department, which may include on-call assignments, emergencies and overtime.
The Electrical Trades Technician will perform assigned duties related to the maintenance, testing, and operation of all building electrical, fire alarm, security, and lighting systems across campus. Also included are exit and emergency lights, heat cables, emergency power generation systems, building elevators, and chair lifts.
The Facilities Department is dedicated to providing excellent service to a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of relevant work experience
- Valid Massachusetts Electrical license as a Journeyman Electrician or Electrician D, or the ability to transfer valid license to MA within an acceptable time frame.
- Knowledge of integrated systems technology, troubleshooting alarms, and the ability to review control programs preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of NFPA 70E safety protocols, along with general OSHA regulations
- The ability to work without immediate supervision, lift heavy objects up to 75 pounds with assistance, and work on ladders and lifts
- Experience with fire protection systems, their maintenance and installation, is highly preferred. Not limited to but including: Notifier fire alarm, S2 security systems preferred.
- This position is required to be accountable for work planning and scheduling, and to have a broad knowledge of all phases of construction and planned maintenance processes
- Valid driver’s license
Application review will begin on May 6, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Pay range is $33 to $38 per hour, commensurate with experience. This full-time position is eligible for Williams College's robust benefits package, including health insurance from day one, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, generous retirement contributions, dependent tuition grants worth over $36k per year per child and much more.
Visit career.williams.edu to apply.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at
hr@williams.edu
.Salary : $36,000
