Master Electrician

University of Maine at Fort Kent; Orono (ME); On-site; Full time

Job description

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking to hire a Master Electrician (Electrical Specialist CL3).

The starting pay for this full-time position is $24.94 or the appropriate transfer rate. The University of Maine System offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long-term disability as well as retirement plan options.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) with sufficient experience to obtain appropriate certification or license (Master's certification in electrical trade, is typical at this level) AND sufficient experience, including four years of related electrical experience.
• Incumbents in this class may require appropriate licensure in one or more of the areas below if the incumbent performs duties requiring such licensure:
  • Valid Maine driver’s license
  • Completion of apprenticeship program in electrical trade
  • Journeyman’s certification in electrical trade
  • Master’s certification in electrical trade
• Physical Requirements:
  • Positions in this class typically require: Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
  • Heavy work: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds.
  • Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, and extreme temperatures.

To apply click on "Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http://umpi.careers.maine.edu/.
For your application to be considered complete, you must submit a cover letter and a resume.

Finalist candidates will be asked to provide names and contact information for references. Complete applications must be submitted no later than September 30, 2024. Materials received after that date will be considered at the discretion of the University.

The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

A background screening and pre-employment physical will be conducted for the successful candidate.