Electrician

Job Summary:

Perform skilled electrical work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical

equipment and systems. Maintain, repair, modifies, troubleshoots, tests, and installs both new and existing electrical systems at a journeyman level.

Essential Functions:

Inspects, repairs, installs, services and maintains electrical systems and sub-systems including conduit and duct systems, lighting and power circuits, transformers, control equipment, switches, switchboards, fire and intrusion alarms, elevator controls, fixtures and bell and buzzer systems; works from plans, drawings, blue prints or specifications. Develops sketches or designs for work as appropriate.

• Installs or replaces necessary interior and exterior wiring for equipment, appliances and lighting.
• Installs and performs repair of electrical systems for lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning; replaces fuses.
• Responds to electrical emergencies and assists in the diagnosis of outages and interruptions of service. Plans corrective measures and performs repairs.
• Prepares cost estimates for repairs and orders materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Diagnoses and resolves difficult electrical problems; calls electrical company as necessary; knows and understands all safety procedures of the College and observes safety of others and recommends precautionary action while repairs are in progress as necessary. Allows no work to be performed when conditions are considered unsafe.
• Observes and complies with federal, state and local electrical codes.
• Operates a variety of tools and power equipment including saws, voltage tester, ohmmeter, multimeter and other maintenance tools and equipment.
• Coordinates the cleaning and maintenance of electrical equipment and dedicated electrical spaces. Maintains condition of dedicated electrical spaces in a safe and legal condition. Coordinates the storage of electrical supplies and equipment in legal areas.
• Provides work direction and guidance to other maintenance personnel as assigned to properly and safely complete orders.
• Assists in performing other maintenance duties such as assisting in air conditioning and plumbing troubleshooting and repairs as it related to electrical discipline.

Responds to college emergencies and closures including adverse weather to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open

• campuses after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks and start-up operations as assigned.
• Knows and understands all safety procedures of the College.
• Operates a college vehicle and is responsible for maintenance and the safe operation of that vehicle.
• Attends all regular staff meetings of the Facilities Management Services maintenance staff and participates in problem solving and discussions of systems and project related issues.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist other departments when necessary or as assigned. (i.e.; Set ups, furniture moves, snow removal, shop cleaning, gutter cleaning).
• Be available to work during major events on campus as needed; i.e.; Homecoming and Graduation.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Supervision

Received from: Director of Operations

Given to: Maintenance Personnel as assigned by the Director of Operatinos

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of formal electrician apprenticeship training program, or joint vocational school electrical training program and four (4) years’ full time experience, or a minimum of five (5) years full time skilled electrical experience (or equivalent training or experience which provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities). Must be able to calculate basic math, including fractions, decimals, and percentages. Must be able to read, write and comprehend common vocabulary.. May be required to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, plans, layouts and/or templates.

License/Certification Requirements: Valid driver’s license.

Environment and Physical Requirements:

Work is performed primarily in the field at the site of the work. Working conditions may be somewhat disagreeable and involve potential exposure to safety hazards and noise. Regular travel between College facilities in a College vehicle is required.

Work requires the ability to lift moderately heavy equipment and materials, stand for extended periods of time. Extensive walking, climbing ladders and entering cramped and difficult locations may be part of the daily activities depending on work locations. Must be able to use hand tools normally associated with electrical work and small power tools.

Hanover College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse college environment. We seek candidates of all backgrounds regardless of age, race, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.