"Facilities Maintenance Technician - Electrician"

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

The Trades Specialist is responsible for performing skilled maintenance and repair work across multiple college campuses to ensure the functionality and safety of campus buildings. This position focuses on the upkeep of specific building systems and requires strong technical knowledge to maintain facilities at a high operational standard. This position has a heightened focus on electrical work.

Electrical:

• Install, alter, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot multiple types of electrical systems, electrical fixtures and equipment.
• Determines methodology to complete assigned tasks.
• Read, interpret blueprints, sketches, schematics, diagrams and specifications.
• Estimates materials needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Orders materials to complete assigned tasks.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems, electrical fixtures and related equipment.

Carpentry/Drywall

• Install, remodel, renovate, alter, repair walls, and related applications (including taping drywall, mudding, applying applicable texturing).
• Determines methodology to complete assigned tasks.
• Read, interpret blueprints, sketches, diagrams and specifications.
• Estimates materials needed to complete assigned task.
• Orders materials to complete assigned task.

Event(s) Support:

• Work with Event Planning and Event Logistics staff in preparing for an event requiring electrical hooks ups, equipment, etc.

Other Duties as assigned:

Snow & Ice Removal:

• Maintain entryways and walkways up to 20' free from snow and ice by means of specialized equipment or by hand.
• Distribute sand, ice melt or equivalent by means of specialized equipment or by hand.
• Inspect areas for accumulations of snow or ice and alleviate potential safety hazards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED; plus, three (3) years of related work experience in the structural trades appropriate to the work assignment (electrical) or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience.
• A pre-employment post-offer physical evaluation will be required of the selected candidate.
• Safety Certifications for the following equipment (or ability to become certified within twelve (12) months of hire): Forklift, Skid loader, and Manlift.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle for business travel. The selected candidate must successfully pass an MVR and be insurable under Aims insurance.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic, routine, and advanced electrical principles.
• Applicable college, federal, state and city regulations and procedures; and basic construction drawings, sketches, blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Construction practices and building maintenance in one or more of the following fields: carpentry, drywall work, painting, electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, door hardware, concrete, masonry, floor covering, locks etc.
• Electrical motor operation and related care and maintenance.
• Occupational hazards and safety procedures applicable to various maintenance operations and activities.
• Materials, supplies, equipment and practices used in the maintenance of buildings.

ABILITY TO:

• Read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot electrical.
• Use necessary hand tools associated with the trades with proficiency.
• Make decisions recognizing established procedures and practices and to use resourcefulness in resolution.
• Follow written and oral assignments.
• Interpret applicable codes and ensure that facilities meet jurisdictional codes (city, county, state, health, life-safety, uniform building and uniform fire codes, all trade codes such as (electrical) take corrective action when necessary.
• Works well with other departments, employees, students and the public.
• Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis; 50-100 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Use basic computer programs for technical and communication applications.
• Must be able to pass a complete background check.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Safety Certifications for the following equipment (or ability to become certified within twelve (12) months of hire): Forklift, Skid loader, and Manlift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman license in electrical or plumbing, or equivalent

Benefits

Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits:

• Benefits are effective immediately
• 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option)
• 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family
• Voluntary vision insurance
• Staff Annual Leave (minimum accrual of 15 days) & Sick (minimum accrual of 12 days)
• 17 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year
• Summer schedule: 4-day work week - Fridays Off
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums
• Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees
• Tuition waiver for dependents
• PERA employer (www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Free parking on all campuses