Electrician

Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions:

The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in students, faculty and staff.

Position Summary:

Performs industrial electrical maintenance and installation of equipment on electrical systems located at all of the college's facilities. The work involves the technical application of electrical principles and automated controls. High level problem-solving skills and extensive experience working with industrial type electrical systems. Effective communication skills and ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently. The electrician will at times assist other maintenance personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Work day shift Monday through Friday for the purpose of maintaining the systems necessary to operate the facility for students, faculty and staff.
• Plan work day and understand work order priorities.
• Request equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of items required to complete the necessary installation and/or repairs.
• Work with Delta College Planning Team to monitor the electrical work of outside contractors (e.g. electrical system upgrades/expansions, major remodels, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring projects and installation are completed within Delta specifications and applicable codes/standards.
• Inspects electrical systems and their components to evaluate condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommend preventive maintenance.
• Work on 480/277V and 208/120V distribution systems. Occasional transfer of primary power (8,320V) from one source to another with existing switchgear.
• Recognize potential dangers of working with energized equipment or systems and selects proper PPE to safely perform task.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and low voltage control systems. Analyzing blue prints, schematics and drawings of electrical systems to determine the most efficient repair and/or installation of new/upgraded systems or equipment.
• Use department software to complete requisitions for material, compose email, schedule calendars, program equipment, maintain inventories, complete work orders and document activities.
• Communicate with supervisor and/or other trades for the purpose of completing projects and work orders.
• Installs electrical equipment and components while using appropriate power tools (e.g. indoor/outdoor lighting, low voltage controls, receptacles, switches, alarm systems, power distribution panels, conduit, scoreboards, parking lot gates, building controls, automation devices, etc.).
• Maintain electrical equipment and tools to ensure safe operating condition of electrical devices.
• Repair/replace electrical components or systems (e.g. motors, system controllers, transformers, door operators, lighting, clocks, kitchen equipment, etc.).
• Occasionally required to work after hours or when the school is closed to monitor contract work, perform work in unoccupied spaces or to respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain electrical shop, distribution rooms and areas including, cleaning, organizing and trash removal.
• Work with limited supervision and recognizes some support resources from other areas within the department may be required. Develops materials lists and order parts for internal maintenance projects.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Journeyman Electrical License from the State of Michigan.
• Ability to compile, maintain, and process the required logs and records for accurate material and labor reporting
• Experience with low voltage communications, security systems, fire alarm systems and commercial controls
• Know, understand and follow applicable local and state codes, rules and standards
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing, with no restrictions that would interfere with the performance of job duties.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematic, specifications and instructional manuals
• Must be able to work independently/or as part of a group with minimum supervision
• Experience with elevated work using powered lift, platforms, ladder and scaffolding.
• Must be physically able to perform all duties within the classification
• Ability to interact well with students, employees from all areas of the college and community members
• Must possess basic computer skills and have experience with Microsoft Office applications
• This position is classified as essential personnel and may be required to work when the College is closed.

Additional Experiences Considered:

• Associates Degree with focus in the electrical field.
• Five (5) years' experience as an institutional, educational and/or industrial maintenance electrician
• Master Electrician license from the State of Michigan.
• Certification to operate lifts, boom truck and elevated platform.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position will be posted as required by the AFSCME contract. The application procedures is as follows:
1. Review Job Classification in the Delta College and AFSCME Union Agreement, and sign the posting below.
2. Submit a document indicating your ability to perform the duties of the position as listed above, to the Facility Engineer.

Application Deadline:

Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 2nd. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Status:

Full-time, Starting Salary $ 32.46 per hour