Maintenance Electrician

Biola University, Inc.

La Mirada, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 39,000 - 41,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Biola University, Inc. in La Mirada, CA seeks a Maintenance Electrician to perform journeyman level electrical work across campus facilities.

The role covers installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical devices, equipment and systems while adhering to campus standards and safety regulations. The position requires high school graduation with a 3–5 year trade background and CA electrician card, a valid CA driver license, and the ability to work on-site at Biola's La Mirada campus.

Qualifications

Must be able to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties described.
Math skills needed to perform measurements and code calculations.
Strong communication with coworkers, contractors and customers.
Ability to instruct and lead unskilled assistants and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains electrical distribution systems, lighting, panels and transformers.
Installs and repairs lights, power for motors and lighting control systems.
Maintains raceways, boxes, wires, switches and circuit breakers.
Performs diagnostic tests with voltmeters, ammeters and ohmmeters.
Ensures installations comply with Campus Standards, NEC, California Electrical Code and OSHA.
Responds to failures and emergencies involving electrical systems.

Skills

Read/Write at appropriate level

Math for measurements/estimates

Communication skills

Lead unskilled assistants

Computer literacy

Valid California driver license

Education

High school graduation

3–5 years trade experience with CA electrician card

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

Position Description

Under general supervision, the Maintenance Electrician will perform journeyman level work in the design, installation, construction, modification, repair and maintenance of electrical devices, equipment and systems.

Alignment with Theological Positions

The person who fills this position must be someone who personally agrees with Biola's Articles of Faith and who is supportive of the positions taken by Biola as contained in its Statement of Biblical Principles and Eschatology Teaching Position. As such, this person may not speak against or act in a manner inconsistent with these positions during the course of their employment at Biola.

Department

Facilities Management

Supervisor

Facilities Management Trades Manager

Educational Requirements

Graduation from high school, supplemented by the completion of a union, private (in-house), military or trade school apprenticeship program, or equivalent documented training, which included both theory and on-the-job work.

Completion of 3-5 years of work in the trade, and necessary training, as demonstrated by the possession of a current, valid, California Certified Electrician card, or proof of equal experience and training sufficient to obtain the California Certified General Electrician card.

Work Requirements

Must have personal attendance at Biola's campus in La Mirada, California

Must have a valid unrestricted California Driver's license.

Must have a valid California Certified General Electrician card or equivalent.

Bend: Frequently

Squat: Frequently

Crawl: Frequently

Climb: Frequently

Kneel: Frequently

Handle objects: Frequently

Push/Pull: Frequently

Reach above shoulder level: Frequently

Sit: Occasionally

Stand: Frequently

Use fine finger movements: Constantly

Carry/Lift loads up to 50 pounds: Frequently

Carry/Lift loads over 50 pounds: Occasionally

Read/Comprehend: Constantly

Write: Constantly

Perform calculations: Frequently

Communicate orally: Frequently

Reason or analyze: Frequently

Construction activities: Frequently

Contact with water/liquids: Frequently

Drive motorized equipment: Frequently

Confined spaces: Occasionally

Elevated work location: Frequently

Temperature variations: Frequently

Auditory ability to hear machinery sounds, alarms and normal conversation.

Must be physically capable of eight (8) hours of sustained, productive work.

Essential Duties

Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains electrical distribution systems and fixtures, distribution lines, lighting systems and devices, conduits, generators, transformers, control systems, and fire alarm systems.

Installs, adjusts, troubleshoots, repairs or replaces lights, power for motors, interior and exterior lighting control systems, and other electrical devices.

Installs and repairs raceways, panels, boxes, supports, wires, switches, receptacles, cover plates, and circuit breakers.

Performs a variety of diagnostic and troubleshooting tests using voltmeters, ammeters, circuit tracing equipment and ohmmeters.

Ensures that electrical installations comply with Campus Standards, National Electrical Code, California Electric Code, and OSHA requirements.

Monitors work performed by outside contractors for adherence to Campus Standards, National Electrical Code, California Electrical Code, and OSHA requirements.

Ensures campus fire alarm and emergency electrical systems are operational, and assists outside alarm contractors with certification testing and repairs to alarm systems.

Responds to failures, disasters and emergencies involving electrical systems and equipment.

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and retrofitting of existing lighting fixtures and controls.

Maintains required records and makes reports. Accesses and retrieves work orders using an electronic work order system, entering time and material information associated with work performed.

Prepares estimates and requisitions, as well as places orders and inspects materials required for each project.

Performs other duties, as assigned, including, but not limited to, general building maintenance.

Required Skills/Qualifications

Maintains a lifestyle in consonance with sound Christian principles and those promulgated by the institution.

Upholds a high level of integrity in personal, spiritual and professional areas.

Self motivated with the ability to work with general direction and limited supervision.

Able to read and write at a level appropriate for the duties of the position.

Sufficient math skills to make measurements, perform code calculations and complete estimates.

Sufficient communication skills to convey information to co-workers, contractors, and customers.

Able to instruct and lead unskilled assistants, to accept instruction from supervisors/fellow electricians, and to cooperate with others.

Basic skills at using a computer and/or common office equipment to access work related information.

Current valid California driver's license required.

In-depth working knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, materials, tools, equipment, layouts and set-up used in electrical installation, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Basic knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance procedures for fire prevention and alarm systems.

A journeyman's level knowledge of the full range of tools used in the area of responsibility, and a thorough knowledge of the uses and purposes of general maintenance, hand and power tools.

Knowledge of safe work practices, including California OSHA, Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations pertaining to the electrical and maintenance trades.