Licensed Electrician

Wentworth Institute of Technology; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth Institute of Technology is seeking a Licensed Electrician (Journeyman) for the evening shift in Boston, MA. The role maintains and repairs campus electrical systems, including distribution, outlets, lighting, and control systems, reporting to the MEP Coordinator.

Requirements include a MA Journeyman license, MA driver's license, a high school diploma with 5+ years in electrical work, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Journeyman's Electrician license valid in MA.
• Massachusetts driver's license required.
• High school diploma with 5+ years in electrical installation/maintenance.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• 24-hour on-call availability with rotating schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, and repair electrical distribution, outlets, and lighting campus-wide.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems on boilers, cogeneration, HVAC, and fire alarm systems.
• Perform small installations and read blueprints; ensure permits and codes are met.
• Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and internal staff.
• Mentor junior staff and support events on campus as needed.
• Prepare work orders and assign tasks to electricians.

Skills

Customer service

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Licensed ElectricianWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible.# Work at Wentworth## Licensed ElectricianApply: Boston, MA, US: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR5575**Job Description**Wentworth Institute of Technology has an **immediate need** and is seeking applicants for the full-time position of **Licensed Electrician (**Journeyman), on the evening shift. Monday through Friday 2:00pm to 10:30PM Reporting directly to the MEP Coordinator, or Assistant Director of Engineering and Building Systems, the Licensed Electrician will maintain, service, and repair electrical distribution, power outlets, and lighting systems through routine maintenance or \"Work Service Request\" on our Operation Hero platform. **Key Duties:** * Perform maintenance, repairs, alterations, and construction on the Electrical and low-voltage components to the interior and exterior of campus buildings.* Responsible for electrical shop tools, inventories, etc.* Troubleshoot, service, and repair control systems on boilers, cogeneration, refrigeration, laboratory equipment, clock, HVAC, and emergency systems.* Perform small scale electrical installations including new outlets, lights, clocks, switches, etc.* Ability to understand and execute work on a preventative maintenance program.* Performs maintenance, repairs, testing, or implementation of all electrical and control systems throughout the campus. Examples include lighting systems, power distribution, building controls (JCI or ENE), emergency power, and cogeneration systems. **Specific examples of** equipment requiring electrical maintenance including boilers, the cogeneration system, emergency generators, refrigeration equipment in the cafeteria, laboratory equipment, and the fire alarm system.* Must be familiar with electrical and building codes and be able to acquire maintenance and construction permits as necessary.* The licensed electrician will maintain, service and repair electrical distribution and power systems, electrical outlets, lighting systems, and all plant and building equipment through routine maintenance.* Specific examples of equipment requiring electrical maintenance include boilers, the cogeneration system, emergency generators, refrigeration equipment in the cafeteria, and laboratory equipment, and the fire alarm system.* The position will create work order and assign journeymen electricians or other maintenance staff as appropriate.* When assigned will be a point of contact for contractors, project managers, and our internal staff for electrical issues.* Work with VFD’s also known as variable frequency drives.* Will pull electrical permits as required. Will ensure all equipment meets permitting and code requirements. Meets with electrical and building inspectors when needed to address any concerns or issues and resolve the issues to avoid any citations, fines, etc.* Must excel in customer service and train staff to meet and exceed the needs of students, faculty, and staff.* Remain proficient in new techniques or technology, and new procedures.* Mentor students and co-workers in means and methods as appropriate.* Assist other shops where necessary to perform duties above and beyond job scope. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting set-up/breakdown of occasional campus wide events like commencement, move-in/ move-out, etc.* Provide periodic coverage for other electrical shifts due to staffing needs. **Minimum Requirements:** * Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Electrical Journeyman's License.* Hold a valid Massachusetts Driver's License to operate motor vehicles.* High school degree, with a minimum of five years of experience in the field of electrical installation and maintenance of Electrical Systems.* Excellent customer service skills.* 24-hour availability for emergency repairs and services and be “ON CALL” based on a rotation with fellow Electricians for the week assigned per calendar schedule to carry the call phone.* Working knowledge of various electrical and low-voltage systems, components, and controls in buildings.* Ability to read, communicate, interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams and specifications in English language. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Shall have completed High School and/or a graduate of a Vocational School, along with (5) years of experience as a Massachusetts Certified Licensed Electrician in the electrical field.* Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language as well as possess the ability to compute addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals, and common fractions.* Must have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle.* Must be mature, adaptable, and can work pleasantly and tactfully with his or her fellow employees, faculty, students, and staff in a professional and appropriate manner.* Develop new and creative ways of keeping the interior and exterior systems well maintained.* Maintain the mindset that we are a service organization and strive to improve service both as an individual and as a part of a department. Proving to the customer that you are working towards their best interests. **Position Details:** This position is full-time Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm. At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas. Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Service Employees International Union, Local 32BJ, District 615 (the “Union”) have a collective bargaining agreement covering Facilities employees. The base rate of pay is $48.23 per hour in accordance with the union contract. Employees assigned to the night shift are then eligible for an additional 6%-night shift differential. **Compensation and Benefits**Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth