Electrician Master Technician - Plant Services

Job Summary: The electrician will perform electrical installations/repairs and other jobs related to the maintenance, renovation, or construction of campus facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs electrical equipment as needed
• Plans for secondary electrical system additions or modifications
• Plans and rewires remodel spaces as needed, including installing conduit and pulling wire
• Monitors, inspects, and performs minor repairs on the SAU high voltage loop
• Troubleshoots and repairs all types of electrical equipment found on campus, including food service equipment, science equipment, print press equipment, switch gear, transfer switches, generators, electrical tools, man-lifts, lighting and controls, boiler and HVAC controls, etc.
• Performs electrical repairs for campus buildings, including rental housing
• Plans, employs, and maintains all panel labeling per university and OSHA requirements
• Reports to the supervisor about any hazardous conditions observed on campus to determine how to correct them
• Performs all other reasonably business-related functions as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Current Tennessee Master Electrician's license required
• Knowledge of commercial and industrial electrical systems including planning additions or modifications on secondary circuits
• Ability to use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, industrial motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers for secondary systems
• Ability to read commercial electrical blueprints and apply NEC through the full range of commercial and industrial maintenance and construction work
• Understand how to troubleshoot controls in various electrical equipment such as boilers, hot water heaters, circulatory pumps, etc.
• Ability to operate all kinds of equipment required for the job including man-lifts
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Basic computer skills required
• Valid U.S. driver's license with reasonable driving record
• Ability to lead and train staff and/or students

Education and Experience: A minimum of a high school diploma. College or trade school education preferred. A minimum of five years of experience working as a commercial electrician, with varied experience in maintenance tasks.

Skills and Aptitudes: Essential interpersonal relationship skills are required, including the ability to work collaboratively with other employees in a team spirit and interact appropriately with personnel (faculty and students) on job sites. Demonstrate a safety-conscious attitude and can promote it within the workforce. Use caution with tools and equipment.

Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing, bending, reaching, climbing, and driving university vehicles. May require lifting to 100 pounds. Requires a standard range of hearing and vision.

Working Conditions: Essential tasks are performed under various weather conditions and in non-conditioned construction environments, including outdoor work. Working conditions may include exposure to abnormal temperatures (such as those found on rooftops or attics) and/or high humidity. Will be asked to work on rotation, after regular business hours, on weekends, or holidays for emergency repairs.