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Electrician (2 positions)

Northern Kentucky University

Lancaster

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Electricians to join their team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of various electrical systems across the campus. Your expertise will ensure compliance with safety standards and local codes while you perform essential preventive maintenance. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will contribute to the safety and efficiency of the university's facilities. If you have a passion for electrical work and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation time
Paid sick time
Paid holidays
Tuition Waiver
Uniform/boot budget

Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license and Kentucky State Electrical License required.
  • 2 years of experience in electrical services preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
  • Respond to emergency trouble calls and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical Systems Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Preventive Maintenance
Compliance with Electrical Codes
Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma
Technical School Certificate

Tools

Ladders
Scaffolds
Cherry Pickers

Job description


Posting Details



Position Information

























Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 3:30 pm or 6:30am-3pm












Performs repairs, installations, and modification to systems and equipment, including but not limited to campus electrical systems, fire alarms systems, lighting systems, and clock systems.

Work schedule including day and hours are subject to change depending on the needs of the University and Facilities Management Operations & Maintenance Department.

This position is "mission critical".




1. Safely install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, equipment, circuits, appliances, and related electrical controls and devices. Inspect and certify work is in compliance with state and local electrical codes.

2. Follow a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance on equipment and circuits to check for proper operation, loose connections, overheating, leaking, insulation, arcing, deterioration, cleanliness, vibration, alignment, and lubrication.

3. Uses ladders, scaffolds, personnel lifts, cherry pickers and buckets to replace outdoor lighting and lighting in high-ceiling facilities such as the HPE pool area, racquetball courts, main activity floor, Regents Hall, etc.

4. Troubleshoot motors, motor control circuits, across the line starters, reduce voltage starters (auto transformer, resister), reversing starters, electrical systems in hazardous locations, battery banks and battery chargers.

5. Test, maintain, and repair all emergency electrical equipment.

6. Responds to emergency trouble calls during and after regular working hours as required by supervisory personnel. Works overtime and adjusts schedule to work weekends and evenings, as needed to accomplish tasks.

7. Inspects equipment and tools to ensure they are safe and in good working order. Report malfunctioning equipment to supervisory personnel.

8. Interpret plans, sketches, wiring diagrams, and specifications; identify all electrical terms and symbols.

9. Assist with switchgear and high voltage maintenance.


























Working TitleElectrician (2 positions)
DepartmentElectric Shop
Compensation Title
Position Number30000596/30000603
Position StatusRegular
Work Schedule
Hours per Week40
Months per Year12
Purpose of Position
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications
Requirements include:

  • Valid driver's license

  • Kentucky State Electrical License (or obtain within 6 months)

  • Physical ability to stand, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, walk, perform work while standing on ladders or overhead

  • Push, pull, and perform medium heavy to maximum physical exertion.

  • Vocational/Technical certification in electrical services or related field with 2 years experience preferred;

    • Acceptable equivalency would be High school diploma/GED with 3 years of related commercial electrical experience/electrical proficiency as demonstrated by past work history;




Benefits at NKU include:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance

  • Paid vacation time
    • Accrue 144 hours annually


  • Paid sick time
    • Accrue 90 hours annually


  • Paid holidays
    • More detail on holidays


  • Tuition Waiver

  • Uniform/boot budget



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Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma
Preferred EducationTechnical School Certificate
Minimum Experience2 years
Salary$19.04/hr minimum
Pay GradeS68




Posting Detail Information























Requisition Number2021S1313
Job Open Date05/23/2024
Job Close Date
Quick Linkhttps://jobs.nku.edu/postings/9985
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