Electrician

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 68,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

40 hours a week schedule

Job summary

A prominent university in Virginia is seeking an Electrician to join their Facilities Management Department. The role involves preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations of electrical systems, along with providing excellent customer service to the university community. Ideal candidates should have several years of experience, a Journeyman license, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary range of $68,000 - $76,000 plus a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

Several years’ experience in commercial/institutional electrical maintenance.
State of Virginia Driver's License required.
Ability to diagnose and install various electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Independently respond to service work orders and repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
Advise management on equipment maintenance needs.
Monitor work of less skilled team members.

Skills

Electrical systems diagnosis and repair

Communication skills

Knowledge of building codes

Use of hand tools and power equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

State of Virginia Journeyman Electrical License

Electrical courses I, II, III

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Overview

VCU’s Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire an Electrician for Facilities Operations.

The Electrician utilizes knowledge of the Electrical trade to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building infrastructure ensuring efficient operation of Zone facilities; provides exemplary customer service to all faculty, staff, and students supporting the University’s mission of teaching, high-impact research, and creative expression; identifies and documents system deficiencies using diagnostic tools and advises management of tasks requiring priority attention; and provides quality workmanship and service to maximize system availability and minimize unscheduled downtime.

Duties & Responsibilities

Respond Independently to Service Work: Independently respond and complete service work orders requiring diagnosis and repair of electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, electrical portion of mechanical equipment, fire alarm systems, motors, motor starters, variable frequency drives, low voltage controls and other electrical equipment/systems
Preventive Maintenance: Independently perform and complete regularly scheduled preventive maintenance to electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, electrical portion of mechanical equipment, variable frequency drives and other electrical equipment/systems
Communication & Maintain Records: Advise supervision and/or management by recommending equipment maintenance tasks and identifying equipment needing priority attention; communicate orally and in writing with building occupants and supervision regarding work schedules, system problems, estimated completion times and effects of system problems on occupant safety and comfort; maintain records of equipment service and repairs
Monitor Work Of Others: Provide work site guidance and direction to other zone team members, assuring safe and orderly completion of service requests and projects; work with lesser skilled team members in the various techniques of the trades to increase their skill level and ability to work independently; use trade knowledge to monitor work of contractors to assure compliance with specifications, codes and drawings
Other Duties As Assigned: Other duties as assigned; work/on-call during inclement weather and emergencies; assume on-call responsibility on a rotating basis
Organize Mechanical Areas: Clean and organize electrical related materials in Zone shop and mechanical areas; participates in periodic cleaning of Zone shop

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Several years’ experience in commercial/institutional electrical or mechanical maintenance
State of Virginia Journeyman Electrical License required or the ability to obtain within the first year of service
Electrical courses I, II, III, code classes, basic and advanced training or equivalent combination of experience and trade/craft training
State of Virginia Driver's License
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required
Ability to diagnose, repair, service, and install a wide variety of electrical systems
Ability to communicate orally and in writing to supervision, other employees, and customers
Knowledge of appropriate building codes
Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and power equipment
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications