Electrician

Job Description

Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Electrician is responsible for performing maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, installation and repair of a variety of commercial/institutional building electrical systems and equipment of up to and including 480 VAC. Building electrical systems and equipment to be serviced includes, but is not limited to, motors and associated controls, lighting systems, panelboards, breakers, wiring, transformers, and variable frequency drives. Assists mechanical/plumbing, building trades and preventive maintenance staff as requested. This position is designated as “Emergency Personnel” and responds to emergency callbacks for service on a rotating basis.

Required Qualifications

• Must have or be able to obtain a Journeyman’s or Masters license in electrical trade within
  
  

eleven months of hire date; OR current Journey or Master level licensing agreement (reciprocity) from another jurisdiction as approved by the Virginia Board for Contractors. Must obtain Virginia license within 6 months of employment.

• Verifiable journeyman level experience in a large commercial or institutional setting in the maintenance, inspection and repair of building electrical systems up to and including 480 VAC.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical motors, controls and circuitry.
• Knowledge of fluorescent and LED lighting systems and associated dimming controls.
• Working knowledge of a variety of technical documents such as blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, schematics, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.
• Record keeping experience such as processing work orders and/or tracking inventory.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Required to operate a motor vehicle daily.
• Ability to perform routine electrical tasks, and recognize and understand industry terminologies of multiple trades.
• Ability to use a computer, keep accurate and complete records, and perform work with minimal margin of error and work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work as an effective team member, and receive and execute instructions from the immediate supervisor and/or lead worker.
• Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more; ability to maneuver materials up and down stairs; ability to climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; ability to work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including extreme temperatures.
• Required to work in non-permit required confined spaces.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or computerized work order system.
• Experience installing and maintaining variable frequency drives.
• Knowledge of emergency power systems to include generator testing and minor repairs.
  
  

Pay Band

3

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$46,000-$58,000

Review Date

September 16, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

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