Electrician II

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as an Electrician. Brandeis University offers generous benefits package including tuition remission for employees and dependents; generous paid time off and holidays with additional days off around the holidays; medical and dental insurance with a generous retirement savings match. Brandeis University, located in Waltham, Massachusetts only 10 miles from Boston with easy access to 128/95 and the Mass Pike, free parking and a commuter rail stop across the street.

The Electrician will Install, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and distribution systems involving work of a varied nature with minimum supervision. Must have thorough knowledge of electrical codes regarding installation of electrical systems. Must have a minimum of four years’ experience in the electrical maintenance field with the knowledge and understanding of high voltage and low voltage distribution systems.

Shift: Mon.-Fri. 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Saturday/Sunday Off)

Pay Rate: $43.67/per hour

ESSENTIAL & OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Keep records, write reports and identify electrical materials.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, sketches and/or verbal instructions to plan, layout and install electrical equipment.
• Must work on ladders, bucket trucks, scaffolds, and pits.
• Read, write, understand and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
• Establish and maintain a positive cooperative working relationship with supervisors, fellow workers, department heads and other members of the campus community.
• Work in an environment subject to frequent changing of priorities and time deadlines.
• Manually lift up to 60 pounds. Heavier material or equipment is lifted using other methods.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair any of the variety of electrical equipment or systems, such as generators, transformers, switchboards, motors, motor starters, conduit systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Install and maintain wiring systems, fixtures and emergency lighting systems in existing buildings.
• Make necessary computations relating to load requirements.
• Must utilize a variety of electrician’s tools and testing instruments.
• Must have good working knowledge of control systems, electric and pneumatic, in order to make minor repairs and adjustments.
• Must observe safety rules and regulations at all times.
• OSHA 10 training preferred.
• Must have sufficient knowledge of HVAC and plumbing equipment to make minor repairs and adjustments.
• Must have sufficient knowledge in the installation of meters and related equipment wherever requested on campus.
• Must be a high school or trade school graduate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a Massachusetts State Journeyman’s license.

*This list is representative of those duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. However, the list is not to be considered as all inclusive.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Manually lift up to 60 pounds.
• Heavier material or equipment is lifted using other methods.
• Must work on ladders, bucket trucks, scaffolds, and pits.

Education: Must be a high school or trade school graduate.

Work Experience/Certifications:

• Must possess a Massachusetts State Journeyman’s license.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. OSHA 10 training preferred.

JOB LOCATION (Place(s) where work is performed): Inside campus buildings, rooftops, vaults, and outside throughout campus property.

EQUIPMENT (Machines, devices, tools, etc., used in job performance): Insulation resistance meter (megger), recording ammeters single and three phase, recording voltmeters single and three phase, underground high and low voltage cable tracer, high voltage voltmeter tester.