Electrician I – Building Systems & Controls

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking an Electrician I to install, maintain and repair campus electrical systems, including controls and security devices. This role works onsite in Amherst, with a daytime schedule and possible overtime as required to ensure systems reliability.

Ideal candidates hold a MA Journeyman/Master Electrician license, a valid MA Class D license, and are prepared to obtain certification in Public Safety, Asbestos Abatement, and Metasys within six months.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician license required or equivalent.
• Valid Class D driver's license is required.
• Willingness to obtain Public Safety clearance within 6 months.
• Willingness to obtain Asbestos Abatement Worker license within 6 months.
• Metasys Facility Operators certificate within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair and install electrical systems and related components across campus buildings.
• Respond as a first responder for electrical issues using testing equipment.
• Document maintenance work and use computer programs to manage systems.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Supervision

Equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Education

Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician License

Massachusetts Class D driver's license

Massachusetts Public Safety Certificate of Clearance (within 6 months)

Asbestos Abatement Worker License (within 6 months)

Metasys Facility Operators Certificate (within 6 months)

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking an Electrician I to install, maintain and repair campus electrical systems, including controls and security devices. This role works onsite in Amherst, with a daytime schedule and possible overtime as required to ensure systems reliability.

Ideal candidates hold a MA Journeyman/Master Electrician license, a valid MA Class D license, and are prepared to obtain certification in Public Safety, Asbestos Abatement, and Metasys within six months.