Electrician

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Victoria is seeking a skilled tradesperson to perform electrical maintenance and installation work on campus facilities. This role requires journeyperson-level expertise, safe work practices, and the ability to troubleshoot building electrical systems.

You will maintain accurate time and task records, use standard tools and equipment, and operate a light truck or similar vehicle as needed.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson-level electrical trades skills required.
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Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance and installation work as assigned.

Skills

Journeyperson electrical trades skills

Customer service focus

Computing basics

Plan and organize work

Effective communication with faculty &

Relationship building with co-workers

Willingness to work weekends

Education

Grade 12 (or equivalency)

BC or interprovincial Red Seal electrical trades qualification

Safety training and knowledge of codes and Work Safe BC regulations

Valid BC Class 5 driver's license

Job description

Performs tradesperson level skilled work on building electrical maintenance and or new installation work as assigned by supervisor Completes time keeping and recording keeping work associated with the assigned tasks. Maintains safe working conditions. Troubleshoots operating problems and electrical failures related to building electrical systems. Prepares for project work in the assigned areas of responsibility. Use typical tools machinery, and equipment related to the trade. Operates a light truck, Gators, or other similar vehicles.

Skills

• Excellent journey person level electrical trades skills.


• Strong customer service focus


• Effective basic computing and keyboard use.


• Able to plan and organize work.


• Able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff and outside agencies and business partners.


• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.


• Willingness to work any recognized shift including weekends.


• The competencies represent the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to advance the initiatives of the unit/department and the university. As a staff member, this role should demonstrate UVic's Core Competencies which include Personal Effectiveness, Commitment to Quality, Navigating Change, Communication, Building Equitable Relationships, Teamwork, Service Focus, and University Community.

Specialized Knowledge/Education

• Grade 12 (or equivalency)


• BC or interprovincial Red Seal electrical trades qualification.


• Safety training and knowledge of applicable codes and standards, and Work Safe BC regulations.


• Valid BC Class 5 driver's license.

Experience

• Minimum of four years' experience in the electrical trade as a journeyperson.


• Tradesman level competence with fire alarm, and electrical metering monitoring systems.


• Planning, organizing and monitoring day-to-day work activities and standards in a shop and/or plant environment.


• Familiarity with use of a computerized maintenance management work order system.