Job Description

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, has an immediate need for a Full-Time Electrician in the Facilities Department. The work schedule is Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. This is a Bargaining, Non-exempt, Grade 25 position.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Installs, modifies, repairs, loads and tests systems, circuits, and devices.
• Troubleshoots and maintains emergency and stand-by systems, generators, uninterruptible power systems, and fire alarms.
• Identifies and installs wiring, conduit, fixtures, transformers, panels, variable frequency drives (VFD) and other electrical devices in the size, type and arrangement needed for proper and safe operation of electrical systems, circuits, and equipment.
• Plans and lays out the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and proper and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls.
• Performs preventative maintenance on installed electrical systems, fire alarm systems and components.
• Inspects, installs, modifies, repairs, troubleshoots, loads and tests new electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
• Inspects, tests, and maintains College’s fire alarm system in compliance with Montgomery County Fire Marshal Office, National Electric Code and National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.
• Inspects switches, power cables, and fuse boxes.
• Conducts routine operational checks and preventative maintenance on power sources and electrical panels.
• Responds to service calls pertaining to electrical units.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical equipment, systems, lighting circuits, fixtures, power outlets, switchgear, motor control center, and motor control circuits.
• Identifies electrical problems and hazards and initiates actions to correct the problem.
• Replaces faulty switches, lights, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures, motors, and appliances.
• May perform semi-skilled duties related to other maintenance trade areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, completion of a vocational or apprentice-level training electrical program, and/or any combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in commercial electrical work (at the Journey Electrician or equivalent level), fire alarm inspection and troubleshooting, and PM electrical systems.
• Electrician Journeyman License - Maryland Board of Electricians
• Drivers License - Motor Vehicle Administration.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• NICET Certification.
• Fire Alarm Inspection, Maintenance and Testing License - Montgomery County Fire Marshall.
• Current Maryland or reciprocal jurisdiction Journeyman or Masters Electrical license.