"Electrician Specialist"

Job Purpose

The Electrician Job Family includes positions in which the major duties involve the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment and, if permitted, new construction and remodels. Employees in this job family perform journey level work concerned with the proper technical installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems in university buildings, fire alarm and street lighting systems, communications systems, etc. Assignments may involve work on overhead lines, high voltage cables and other situations with some hazard. There are two Job Series in the Electrician Job Family. 1) Electrician Job Series includes the Electrician Maintenance, Electrician Specialist and Electrician Leader jobs. 2) Electrician High Voltage Job Series includes the Electrician Specialist High Voltage and the Electrician Lead High Voltage. These levels are differentiated by the specific type of work performed and the degree of independence with which it is carried out. The High Voltage Electrician and High Voltage Electrician Lead are only found in the utility delivery system environment. The Electrician and Electrician High Voltage job series have separate career paths and require different experiences and skills.

Characteristic Duties

Employees in this classification are responsible for working on electrical systems and equipment with minimal technical assistance from a lead or supervisor. They perform work planning for complex projects and may direct the work of other electricians. They diagnose problems independently and may at times schedule their own work and determine work priorities. Employees in this classification may also be responsible for working on various specialized electrical systems and equipment; for example, performing installation, operations and maintenance functions in alarms and control systems and/or electrical cable, and other specialized electrical gear. Electrician Specialists perform these specialized duties under general supervision from the Shop Supervisor.

• Perform estimates and detailed scope of work for complex new or updated electrical systems and equipment.
• Enter data and maintain database of preventive maintenance and drawings or schematics.
• May work alone, or give direction, instruction or assistance to other Electrician Specialist, Electrician Maintenance or other maintenance persons.
• Install, maintain, or repair variable frequency drives, Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) and generator systems.
• Work on and maintain electrical power distribution systems under 600 Volts AC/DC including motor control centers.
• Layout, install and troubleshoot industrial and motor control circuits involving relays, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and other industrial control components and systems.
• May service and test circuit breakers.
• May coordinate and support outside vendors and contractors.
• May perform any of the duties described in the Electrician Maintenance specification or other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

In addition to the education listed for the Electrician Maintenance, Electrician Specialist must have 7 years of work experience, with several years spent working in an appropriate specialized area, and/or in special training.

Minimum Qualifications

In addition to the qualifications listed for the Electrician Maintenance, Electrician Specialist must have sufficient experience in a wide variety of electrical work to work independently, without assistance most of the time and give direction, instruction and support to others. Electrician Specialists may be required to have experience in electronic and microprocessor based controls, relays, interpretation of electronic schematics, variable frequency drives, motor control centers or other specialized areas listed above.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Non-commercial Class license, a good driving record and the ability to operate standard and automatic transmission vehicles and may operate a high lift truck.
• Must have and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid training.
• Must be certified to NFPA-70E.
• California State Electrical Certification, preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s license. Constantly stand, walk. Frequently twist, bend, stoop, use light, fine grasping, lift up to 10 pounds. Occasionally kneel, crawl, climb ladders or scaffolds, lift 11-20, 21-40 pounds, operate foot and hand controls. Rarely perform seated work, desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, write by hand, sort file paperwork, lift 40+ pounds. Visual acuity, including color vision.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to high voltage (600V) electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB, confined spaces, working at heights of over 10 feet, hot and cold temperature extremes, heavy metals, exposure to 200 PSI. Required to wear appropriate uniform and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions. Ability to works on or uses boom lifts, scissor lifts, cranes and forklifts to perform duties. Ability to work in confined spaces and work at elevated surfaces at heights over ten feet.

Work Standards

When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at cardinalatwork.stanford.edu.

Compensation

The expected pay for this position is $54.78 (Step 1) per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment. The anticipated shift is based on the operational needs and can change at any time with notice. Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm. This role is designated as essential and requires incumbents to report to work onsite. Telecommuting is not available for this role.