Commercial Industrial Electrician

The Electrician position is skilled professional that will perform installation, repair and maintenance work for commercial buildings.  The Electrician will assist the Lead Electrician with duties to include leveraging testing devices to troubleshoot electrical issues, inspecting various components and adhering to safety codes. This is a 12-month staff position reporting to the Assistant Director Construction and Maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must have a high school diploma
• Must be able to read, interpret, and follow construction drawings and follow verbal instructions related to construction
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds, climb and work from ladders, scaffolds, or lifts
• Must be able to continuously walk, climb stairs, stand, bend, and squat. 
• Must be able to work in all outdoor seasonal conditions
• Must be able to respond to after hour calls
• Two years’ experience in electrical work required, preferred five years' experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. First responder to all electrical service requests.
2. Perform routine electrical maintenance including, but not limited to checking, trouble shooting, repair, and/or replace the following:  circuits, light fixtures, lamps/ ballasts, receptacles, occupancy sensors, switches, and motors.
3. Work independently to complete electrical tasks and projects as assigned by the lead electrician
4. Assist lead electrician with more complex repair and renovation electrical jobs.
5. Assist lead electrician with new construction electrical installation including building service, inverters, interior/ exterior lighting, and site lighting.
6. Keep shop and truck stocked and orderly.
7. Learn and follow procedures for fire alarm responses and power outages.
8. Learn and follow procedures for responding to work orders related to elevators.
9. Maintain a professional work environment, abiding by NWCC rules and policies.
10. Participate in crew meetings and attend safety meetings.
11. Respond to call in work after hours and on weekends.
12. Respond to inclement weather events, possibly at times when campus is closed.
13. Any and all other duties in the areas of the maintenance and construction, maintenance, grounds, etc. as assigned by the Assistant Director, and/ or Director of the Construction and Maintenance.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic computer skills for electronic work order entry and key control software
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow construction drawings and verbal instructions
• Skilled in minor construction and/or carpentry repair
• Experience with hand tools and power tools used in construction and maintenance
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience in construction or maintenance-related work
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively as part of a team

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and engage in continuous physical movement
• Talk, hear, and communicate with others in person
• Operate heavy equipment and motor vehicle
• Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 75 pounds and perform overhead work
• Climb ladders and work from lifts or scaffolding
• Walk, climb stairs, bend, and squat continuously
• Work in all outdoor seasonal conditions
• Perform tasks requiring stretching and reaching above head and shoulders

APPLICATION

To apply, applicants must submit and attach the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Three (3) Professional References (Name, Organization Address, Phone Number, Email)
• Deadline:  Open Until Filled