"QCW Electrical (Waterbury Campus) 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (one position)"

INTRODUCTION

UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has one current job opening for a QCW (Electrical) position at the Waterbury Campus.  This is a permanent, full-time, position 37.5 hours per week with a work schedule of 1st Shift, Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with an unpaid half an hour for lunch.  The hourly salary is $31.86/hour and is non-negotiable for those new to State Employment; the hourly rate of pay for current NP-2 employees is calculated based on current salary/step.  This position offers a full benefits package including medical and dental insurance.

UConn offers the following benefits for NP-2 employees:

• Excellent and affordable healthcare options
• Full benefits package including medical and dental insurance. For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/employee-benefits-overview/
• Employee retirement benefits (SERS Retirement plan). For more information, please visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/retirement/

The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, and a highly desirable work environment.  For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/.

This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff.  Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays).

Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses.  This position may provide electrical support on a regular basis to the Stamford Campus specifically.

This position is categorized as “Open to the Public”; current UConn NP-2 employees will be given preference in the hiring process.

SELECTION PLAN

To Apply:

Applicants must possess and maintain a current motor vehicle operator license.  A current Connecticut E-1 or E-2  license is required and must be retained throughout employment with the University.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application.  PageUp applications will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirements sections of the position have been met.  Please also be sure to demonstrate how you meet any of the Preferred Qualifications that you may have.

• Ensure that your PageUp Application is complete and detailed before submitting it.  You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the PageUp system.
• If applicable, applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their application (under the Job-Related Academic, Technical or Vocational Training section of the application) the name(s) of any Educational Institution(s) attended in trade related subjects, particularly in the electrical field, and to indicate the (in person and/or online) course(s) studies,  Address, City, State where the Educational Institution(s) are located, the years attended and the number of Credits earned or Diploma Earned.
• If applicable, applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their application (under the Licenses and Professional Certification section of the application) any current trade license(s) held, along with the issuing agency, license number, date issued and expiration date.
• Although it is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional, work related references along with their contact information.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

This class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard electrical trade practices and codes;
• Lays out and installs electrical conduit for power and lighting;
• Makes repairs to electrical motors, controllers, switchboard panels, traffic lights, lights, power circuits, ventilating fans, electronic counting and traffic control devices, intercommunication systems and electrical generators;
• Installs open and concealed wiring and lighting fixtures;
• Maintains and repairs unit heaters, fans, building maintenance machines and equipment, gas pumps, refrigeration units, diesel electric generators, movable bridges, fire alarm systems, etc.;
• Repairs relays and switches;
• Rewires motors;
• Bends pipes;
• Installs, repairs and maintains oil burners;
• Performs necessary safety testing of electrical equipment and keeps required records;
• Performs pole work;
• Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;
• Keeps necessary records;
• May diagnose failures and repair drilling and patching to facilitate installations;
• May assist in high voltage work;
• May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;
• May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;
• May operate heavy equipment;
• May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard electrical trade practices;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to
  • prepare estimates and keep shop records;
  • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the electrical trade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled electrical trades.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

• Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
• At the University of Connecticut: Satisfactory performance and completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may be substituted for the General and Special Experience as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management.
• Experience performing technical duties within the electrical trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. University of Connecticut: Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a State of Connecticut E-1 or E-2 license.
2. Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
3. Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
4. Applicants must have a current motor vehicle operator license.
5. Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints for building and utility systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Five or more years of experience in the electrical field.
2. Experience with low voltage control and programmable logic controls such as Square D, Andover Controls, Siemens, Argus, and/or Allen Bradley.
3. Two years of High Voltage experience.
4. Experience in various lighting control systems such as Crestron, nLight and/or Lutron.
5. Knowledge of and experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preferably AiM.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
2. A physical examination may be required.
3. Incumbents in this class will be required to drive and operate motor vehicles, including, but not limited to vans, box trucks, and pick-up trucks ranging in size from compact, midsize, full-size, and heavy-duty, some of which are equipped with lift gates.
4. Incumbents must have adequate physical strength and agility to walk up and down stairs frequently and climb ladders independently. Must be able to lift, carry and push material weighing up to 75 lbs. Must have the ability to utilize ladders, scaffolding, high-lifts and enter confined spaces. Must be able to inspect, troubleshoot and repair equipment that is part of a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems.  Incumbents must possess the ability to utilize tools, perform the required duties set forth above and will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.