Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical) (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut - Eastern CT State Univ; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) in Willimantic, CT, is seeking a skilled trades electrical worker responsible for maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and systems. The role requires laying out and installing conduit, repairing motors and switchgear, and maintaining safety-critical systems with accurate record-keeping.

Ideal candidates have 4 years of electrical trades experience, a related technical diploma, and the ability to work standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard tools, materials and methods used in electrical trades.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to prepare cost/time estimates and maintain shop records.
• Proficiency with computer software used for maintenance tasks and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly skilled electrical maintenance and repair per standard practices and codes.
• Lay out, install and repair electrical systems and equipment including motors and panels.
• Maintain and repair building systems, generators, and safety equipment.
• Keep accurate records and assist with safety testing and inspections.

Skills

Electrical trade practices

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Prepare estimates

Computer software

Education

Vocational/technical diploma in maintenance

U.S. military technical training substitute

Job description

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

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• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
• Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Willimantic, CT
• Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Applying standard tools, materials, methods and standard electrical trade practices;
• Using oral and written communication;
• Preparing estimates and keeping shop records; as well as,
• Utilizing computer software.

ABOUT US:

Located in Willimantic, CT, Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning and the state’s designated public liberal arts university. Our mission is to provide high-quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and systems.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with standard electrical trade practices and codes;
• Lays out and installs electrical conduit for power and lighting;
• Makes repairs to electrical motors, controllers, switchboard panels, traffic lights, lights, power circuits, ventilating fans, electronic counting and traffic control devices, intercommunication systems and electrical generators;
• Installs open and concealed wiring and lighting fixtures;
• Maintains and repairs unit heaters, fans, building maintenance machines and equipment, gas pumps, refrigeration units, diesel electric generators, movable bridges, fire alarm systems, etc.;
• Repairs relays and switches;
• Rewires motors;
• Bends pipes;
• Installs, repairs and maintains oil burners;
• Performs necessary safety testing of electrical equipment and keeps required records;
• Performs pole work;
• Makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials on assigned tasks;
• Keeps necessary records;
• May diagnose failures and repair drilling and patching to facilitate installations;
• May assist in high voltage work;
• May perform duties related to similar trade areas as required;
• May act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts;
• May operate heavy equipment;
• May respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports;
• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and standard electrical trade practices;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Prepare estimates and keep shop records;
• Utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Four (4) years of experience in tasks in the electrical trade.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing skilled electrical trades.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED:

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.

At the University of Connecticut: Satisfactory performance and completion of the UConn Facilities Internship Training Program may be substituted for the General and Special Experience as determined by UConn Facilities Operations and Human Resources Management.

At other state agencies: Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Trainee in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

Experience performing technical duties within the electrical trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a Connecticut E-1 or E-2 license;
• Previous experience working with high voltage and fire alarm systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

University of Connecticut: Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications including possession and retention of a State of Connecticut electrical license.

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS:

At state airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.

A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.
• The appointing authority may require completion of hazardous materials training programs, such as asbestos, PCB, PFAS, consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

Conclusion

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.