SUMMARY:
Provides labor, service, technical knowledge for installation and maintenance for all aspects of electrical operations and equipment while providing a safe environment. Performs work repairing, installing, connecting, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in buildings in support of the University's mission.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily work:
Maintain the following systems to maximize up time:
- Lighting and lighting control
- Generator systems
- Power wiring (0-600 volts and 4160-volt systems)
- Security and fire systems
- Other department specific equipment
- Scoreboards
- Audio/visual
- Appliances
- Maintain a safe working environment complying with safety standards and demonstrate safe work habits
- Assist in special events as required
- Responsible for behavior in accordance with university policies as well as the Facilities mission and statement of Core Values
- On-call for emergency service after normal hours on rotating basis with other tradesmen in shop
Administration:
- Responsible for completion of daily work log
- Responsible for communication to customers and Electrical Supervisor of work order status
- Makes recommendations to Electrical Supervisor for future maintenance and upgrade projects
Support:
- Assists licensed electrician on daily tasks and ensures continuous development of personal performance on the job
- Follows oral and written instructions and interacts with others to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems
- Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code
- Knowledge of basic electricity
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to work performed; and understanding of use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and conditions
- Knowledge of methods and critical thinking process for electrical repair and installations, including tool use, personal hand tools and meters, and to use and maintain University owned tools
- Required: Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- H.S. diploma or GED required
- Equivalent technical training required
- 2-4 years electrical skills as evidenced by prior work history required
- Electrician license preferred
WORK HOURS:
- Full-time, non-exempt position
- Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 8 hrs./day; 40 hrs./week
- Required to work weekends, nights and be on-call as assigned
- All facilities employees are designated as essential personnel and are subject to work outside the normal work schedule on an emergency basis and are also subject to planned overtime work as required by the Electrical Supervisor
SALARY STRUCTURE:
Pay Grade 5 (Hiring Range $19.72 to $29.33 per hour)
ABOUT UR:
At the University of Richmond, we’re creative, inclusive, and determined. We’re Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond (www.richmond.edu) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There’s only one place like Richmond.
UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE
