Maintenance Technician - Electrician

York College of Pennsylvania Inc.; Hallam (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

York College of Pennsylvania is seeking a maintenance electrician to support campus facilities. Under supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Director of Facility Services, the role covers electrical, general maintenance and utility tasks across College buildings and related facilities.

The position responds to daily service requests, interacts with students, staff and guests professionally, and ensures facilities are presentable, well maintained and safe for all.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid journeyperson electrician license in Pennsylvania or PA trade program certification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical work.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, practices, and tools used in the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national electrical codes.
• Ability to analyze electrical systems and initiate repairs as directed by supervisor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Gmail.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions in English; communicate professionally with students, staff and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose defects, install, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, including wiring, motors, generators, and circuits.
• Locate and correct power failures and electrical malfunctions; perform emergency electrical repairs.
• Read blueprints, sketches, schematics, and diagrams as needed.
• Follow a preventative maintenance schedule for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Operate and maintain a range of tools and campus vehicles.
• Coordinate with team members for multi-trade projects to ensure completion.
• Maintain professional appearance and customer service orientation.
• Assist in emergency response events including weather-related operations.
• Commit to on-call duties and respond to emergencies as required.

Skills

Mobility

Confined spaces

Facilities repairs

Computer skills

Overtime

Teamwork

On-call availability

Flexible hours

Lifting ability

On-call duties

Emergency readiness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Journeyperson Electrician License (PA) or trade cert

5+ years electrical experience

Job description

Position Summary

DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and theDirector of Facility Services, the maintenance technician –electrician is responsible for performing electrical, generalmaintenance and utility tasks of various types to care for andmaintain all College buildings and related facilities. The positionwill need to promptly respond to daily service requests whileinteracting and communicating with customers and staff in aprofessional manner.

OUTCOME:

College facilities will be presentable, well maintained and safefor students, staff, faculty and guests.

Essential Functions

• Performs complex work to diagnose defects, install, repair, andmaintain piping of all electrical systems and equipment. Maintainswiring, power appliances, light machinery, electrical circuits,electrical motors, generators, and other electrical equipment.Locates and corrects power failures and electrical malfunctions.Makes emergency electrical repairs. Locates and corrects powerfailures and electrical malfunctions. 40%
• Keeps abreast of current codes and industry changes within thetrade. 5%
• When responding to work orders or emergencies individual mustbe able to diagnose and repair problems that may include but notlimited to plumbing, carpentry, new construction, refurbishing,repairing furniture and painting. 10%
• Have basic knowledge of roof and masonry repairs. 5%
• Completes work orders assigned through the TDX system. Assistsin maintaining and entering accurate data into the computerizedmaintenance management system (CMMS) that are related to workstatus, pertinent details, costs (labor/materials), dates, time,invoices, images, actions performed to correct the issue,etc.5%
• Maintains communication with main office and supervisor 2%
• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, schematics, anddiagrams as needed. 2%
• Follow a preventative maintenance schedule for variousoperations. Ensures that maintenance requirements for electricaland mechanical systems are initiated for all new equipment and areup to date and correct for existing equipment. 5%
• Operates and keeps in good working order a variety of equipmentincluding hand and power tools, and related equipment. Thisincludes the campus vehicle that that are assigned to. 5%
• Coordinates with other team members, as required, to ensuremulti-trade projects are completed efficiently and completely.4%
• Maintains a professional appearance. 2%
• Maintains a positive customer service orientation and attitude.2%
• Assists within other areas of maintenance and FacilityServices. 4%
• Assists in emergency response events including snow removaloperations. 6%
• Cooperates with other university employees and relatedcontractors to achieve the best possible outcomes. 1%
• Other duties as assigned. 2%

Experience and Education Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid journeyperson electrician license in Pennsylvania ortrade program certification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment, materials, methods,practices, and tools used in the electrical trade
• Demonstrated knowledge of common hazards and necessary safetyprecautions
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to apply, local, state,and national electrical codes
• Ability to analyze electrical systems and controls to determineproblems and initiate repairs as directed by supervisor
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite and Gmail.
• Must have the ability to follow both verbal and writtendirections in English; the ability to interact with students,faculty, administration, and staff in a professional and positivemanner, as well as the ability to read and understand National FireProtection Association and OSHA guidelines, such as Material SafetyData Sheets, equipment safety data plates, fuel/chemical flashpoints, etc.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, sit, bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach,and climb ladders.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and in elevated spaces(e.g., scaffold, bucket-truck platform, ladders, high-reachlifts).
• Ability general facilities repairs.
• Ability to work with computer systems.
• Must be willing to work overtime to accomplish the outcome, ifneeded.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Required to report and remain on campus in response toemergencies and weather events even when normal business operationsare canceled or suspended.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays to supportweekend operations or special events.
• Maximum lifting of 75 pounds independently. Frequently liftingobjects up to 50 pounds, employees must get help if lifting over 75pounds. Occasionally pulling and pushing up to 75 pounds offorce.
• Participate in the on-call responsibilities.
• Considered weather and emergency personnel.

Additional Information

York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory . For a copy of YorkCollege's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office ofCampus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report .