"Electrician"

Overview

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, Providence College is a Catholic, Dominican, liberal arts institution of higher education and a community committed to academic excellence in pursuit of the truth, growth in virtue, and service of God and neighbor. We seek candidates who can affirm and contribute to our mission.

Providence College is also an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a Beloved Community — an environment that reflects the rich diversity of the human family and is marked by justice, charity and the promotion of the common good and flourishing of all. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge and commitment to develop the diverse learning environment envisioned as part of the Beloved Community. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found Notice of Non-Discrimination (PDF document) (Download PDF reader).

Under the supervision of officials responsible for the coordination and accomplishment of facility, plant, and utility maintenance and operation work, perform the duties particular to, and normally required in, the trade of electrician, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work. To maintain the electrical systems and equipment in good repair and working order.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using necessary hand tools and testing instruments.
2. Inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication, fire alarm, and power circuits and equipment.
3. Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment, using suitable testing instruments.
4. Examines and tests elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes.
5. Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures and appliances.
6. Renews circuits either by isolating and cutting out defective wiring and replacing it with new wiring or by splicing ends of broken wires.
7. Replaces defective equipment parts such as gears, bushings and bearings and other related electrical parts.
8. As required, estimate materials needed and record time and materials expended on each work order.
9. Will have minor supervisory duties when General Laborer or Student Worker is assigned to assist in the work of the Electrician.
10. Install new and additional electrical work, remodeling, etc.
11. Perform maintenance and repair of motors, relays, magnetic starters, transformers, etc.
12. Install electrical conduit for installation of new equipment and wiring.
13. Be capable of installing and interconnecting transformers and repairing, maintaining, altering or installing wiring, cabling, and electrical equipment.
14. Troubleshoot electrical systems.
15. As required, be in an on call status and respond to emergencies on campus after hours.

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Possess thorough knowledge of codes pertaining to maintenance and installation of electrical systems.
• Have and maintain a current Journeyman License or Maintenance Electrician License.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Understand the electrical symbols and interpretation of building and electrical prints.
• High school, technical or trade school graduate or equivalent.
• Eight (8) years in electrical trade in maintenance or construction.
• Four (4) years in electrical trade in a medical, research or academic facility.

Supplemental Information

WORKING REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical Requirements: Electrician must be able to individually lift a minimum of 50 lbs, and be able to, with assistance, move and transport materials and equipment weighing excess of 200 lbs. He/she must be able to work in confined spaces requiring bending or stooping for long periods and be able to work from ladders or elevated platforms. He/she must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Work Environment: Electrician’s work covers the full spectrum of buildings and activities. He/she will be required to work in conditioned and unconditioned buildings and spaces, within the central power plant, as well as outdoors in all but the most inclement weather.
• Comment: Shift for the Electrician is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about
• Work consists of medium physical exertion. Lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls a variety of electrical materials such as cables, conduits, fixtures and equipment.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.