"Electrician I - Building Maintenance"

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists in performing skilled work in the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, fixtures, apparatus, and equipment. Work assignments are received in written or oral form and may be accompanied by sketches or blueprints. Work may be performed somewhat independently but primarily accompanied by an electrician, under the general supervision of the Electrical/Electronics Foreperson. Completed work is inspected primarily for conformity to specifications, instructions, and safety standards. Performs troubleshooting in dorms and campus buildings on a daily basis. Assists in preparation for special events on campus. Assists with new construction and remodeling projects as required. Reports to the Electrical/Electronics Foreperson.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

One year of experience in low voltage electrical work involving interior and exterior wiring and the repair of electrical equipment is required. Apprentice license is preferred.

PHYSICAL

May require carrying heavy tools and equipment up and down several flights of stairs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Assists with installation, maintenance, and repairing of electrical control panels, switches, circuit breakers, outlets, fixtures, fittings, and accessories on all high and low voltage circuits and apparatus.
2. Repairs small electrical tools and appliances.
3. May be required to work under adverse conditions (darkness, bad weather, high voltage situations, etc.).
4. May be required to work overtime on special projects or in emergency situations.
5. May assist supervisor in maintaining materials inventory.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. May work from bucket on aerial lines if necessary.
2. May purchase materials.
3. May pre-set shutdowns for scheduled maintenance.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, standard methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the electrical trade (national electrical code for electrical installations).
2. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, occupational hazards and safety procedures.
3. Skill in the use of hand and shop tools and equipment of the electrical trade.
4. Ability to climb ladders of all types and all heights.
5. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to interpret and work from blueprints and sketches.
6. Ability to plan work.
7. Ability to promote good customer relations.
8. Ability to get along with people and work as a team member.
9. Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Any person occupying this position must be able to maintain the security and integrity of any elements of the state’s critical infrastructure to which they have access.