Electrician

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University seeks a skilled electrician to perform a range of electrical work, including installation, repair, and maintenance of transformers, generators, and panels. The role requires a current Journey Level MD Electrician License and four years of progressively responsible electrical experience, with flexibility for on-call hours and potential lead responsibilities.

Responsibilities include reading blueprints, testing circuits, estimating time and materials, and training other

Qualifications

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade.
• Has a current Journey Level MD Electrician License.
• Substitution of related experience and 30 college credits per year may be allowed by law.

Responsibilities

• Performs specified electrical work; installs, repairs, or maintains transformers, generators, circuit breakers, conduits, and panels; tests electrical circuits; replaces units or parts including wiring, fuses, transformers, coils and switches.
• Plans layout installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment; plans new or modified installations consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical services. Performs specialized activities including coordinating electrical renovations.
• Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications ensuring concealed wiring is installed before sketches showing wiring equipment locations.
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components; observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation and/or replacement.
• Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the electrical trade. Cleans work area upon completion of projects.
• Provides guidance and training to other maintenance personnel.
• May have lead responsibility for special projects.
• This position is an essential position.
• Schedule must be flexible in order to meet departmental needs. May be subject on-call hours.

Skills

Electrical experience

Blueprints literacy

OSHA knowledge

Testing equipment

Education

Journey Level MD Electrician License

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs specified electrical work; installs, repairs, or maintains transformers, generators, circuit breakers, conduits, and panels; tests electrical circuits; replaces units or parts including wiring, fuses, transformers, coils and switches.
• Plans layout installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment; plans new or modified installations consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical services. Performs specialized activities including coordinating electrical renovations.
• Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications ensuring concealed wiring is installed before sketches showing wiring equipment locations.
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components; observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation and/or replacement.
• Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the electrical trade. Cleans work area upon completion of projects.
• Provides guidance and training to other maintenance personnel.
• May have lead responsibility for special projects.
• This position is an essential position.
• Schedule must be flexible in order to meet departmental needs. May be subject on-call hours.

Qualifications and Skills

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge,skills,and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Has a current Journey Level MD Electrician License.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the theory, principles, methods and techniques used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and apparatus carrying less than 13,000 volts. Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; of OSHA regulations related to the electrical trade; of electrical codes, Underwriters Rules for wiring and installation. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the electrical trade including testing equipment such as ohmeters, battery and buzzer and oscilloscopes. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively and follow directions; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from lifts, ladders and scaffolding.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license is required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

Organization

Operations