Facilities Electrician - Day Shift, Campus Automation

Interview Exchange; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Competitive Pay and PTO

Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent

Basic Life Insurance

Employer retirement contribution

Job summary

Research Foundation for SUNY is seeking a Facilities Electrical Technician to maintain electrical distribution, fire alarm, security, HVAC controls, and related infrastructure on a day shift. You will support cleanroom and office operations, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and respond to emergencies to keep campus facilities running safely and efficiently.

The role requires at least 4 years in an electrical apprenticeship and 5 years as a Journeyman Electrician, with the ability

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship as Electrician with at least 4 years.
• 5 years of continuous Journeyman Electrician experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Excellent team and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical distribution systems, equipment, and controls.
• Maintain and support medium- and low-voltage electrical systems, transformers, circuit breakers, and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and control system issues using standard testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Support facility systems, including fire alarm, security, HVAC controls, and other building automation systems.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure reliable facility operations.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, Lockout/Tagout).
• Respond to facility alarms, equipment failures, and emergency maintenance situations.

Skills

Electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing equipment

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Electrician apprenticeship

Journeyman Electrician

Driver's license

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance software

Job description

Research Foundation for SUNY is seeking a Facilities Electrical Technician to maintain electrical distribution, fire alarm, security, HVAC controls, and related infrastructure on a day shift. You will support cleanroom and office operations, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and respond to emergencies to keep campus facilities running safely and efficiently.

The role requires at least 4 years in an electrical apprenticeship and 5 years as a Journeyman Electrician, with the ability