Trade Specialist 3: Electrical

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 49 days of Paid Time Off

18 Vacation Days

18 Paid Holidays

13 Sick Leave Days

ASRS Traditional Pension - No Vesting

Optional Retirement Plan - Employer 11

Paid Educational Leave

Wellness Program - HSA contribution

Free Tuition for Full-time employees

Job summary

Pima Community College in Arizona seeks an Electrical Trades Specialist 3 to perform journeyman-level electrical installation, maintenance, and repair across campus facilities, including emergency generators, fire life safety, intrusion, and card access systems.

The role requires maintaining electrical systems and equipment following NEC standards; provides expert electrical guidance to staff, administrators, and contractors, and inspects contractor work to ensure College standards are met.

Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training in electrical work.
• 3–5 years of journey-level trade experience.
• Journeyman Wireman Certification State of Arizona.
• Valid Arizona driver license.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex electrical maintenance, repair, and installation to maintain the reliability and integrity of electrical distribution systems.
• Evaluates project work. Inspects work performed by contractors, and other college employees. Evaluates procedures and methods related to National Fire Protection Association.
• Inspects the contracted work and work installed in-house to ensure College standards are met on completion of a project.
• Provides Journeyman level expertise, responding to work orders for repair of college electrical systems and equipment on a 24-hour basis as needed.
• Interprets, diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for project management assignments and construction projects.
• Interprets diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for assignments and construction projects.
• Troubleshoots electrical, fire, and security systems and diagnoses urgent technical problems.
• Updates training in the fields of electrical, fire alarm, security, and access systems to keep up with industry changes.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Interpret diagrams/blueprints

Communication skills

Emergency response

Education

Journeyman Wireman Certification (AZ)

Job description

We're excited you are considering a position with us. We welcome and celebrate the expansive experiences and contributions that all members of our campus community bring to the table, whether shaped by career history, academic study, or community engagement.

We're committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page.

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role you're applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.

Position Summary

The Electrical Trades Specialist 3 performs journeyman level electrical installation, maintenance, and repair. Maintains and repairs all electrical systems in educational facilities including emergency backup generators, fire life safety systems, intrusion, and card access systems. Maintains the College’s electrical systems and equipment following electric codes, standards, and regulations. Serves as electrical consultant to facility, staff, administrators, and contractors. Inspects all work done by electrical contractors to assure compliance with College standards.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel. This job may have On-call rotation duties.

Years of Experience Pay Rate

3 $28.61

4 $29.48

5 $30.34

6 $31.21

7+ $32.55

Additional College Employment Benefits

• Up to 49 days of Paid Time Off
  
  
  
  • 18 Days of Vacation
  
  
  • 18 Paid Holidays
  
  
  • 13 Sick Leave Days
  
  
  
  


• ASRS Traditional Pension - No Vesting
  
  
  
  • 11.98% Contribution with 100% Employer Matching
  
  
  
  


• Optional Retirement Plan
  
  
  
  • 11.98% Contribution with 100% Employer Matching
  
  
  
  


• Paid Educational Leave


• Wellness Program
  
  
  
  • Up to $500 HSA with Healthy Rewards Employer Contribution - with point requirements
  
  
  • And $900 - $1800 Employer Contribution for electing High Deductible added to your HSA
  
  
  
  


• Free Tuition for Full-time employees and their dependents (course fees may apply)


• Up to $2,500 in professional enrichment funds per fiscal year (available on first come first serve)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs complex technical operations including electrical maintenance, repair, and installation to maintain the reliability and integrity of electrical distribution systems


• Evaluates project work. Inspects work performed by contractors, and other college employees. Evaluates procedures and methods related to National Fire Protection Association


• Inspects the contracted work and work installed in-house to ensure College standards are met on completion of a project. Inspects and services facilities electrical structure, high and low voltage electrical systems, and all systems associated within the scope of the electrical system of work


• Provides Journeyman level expertise, responding to work orders for repair of college electrical systems and equipment on a 24-hour basis as needed. Responds to emergencies when they arise at the facility


• Ensures assigned staff and contracted personnel provide high-quality work using college standards and enforces timeliness expectations


• Interprets, diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for project management assignments and construction projects. Assists project manager planning in consideration of existing power factors. Ensures all work planning and applications will be accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) and college specifications


• Interprets diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for assignments and construction projects. Assists project managers in planning with regard to existing power factors


• Troubleshoots electrical, fire, and security systems and diagnoses urgent technical problems. Schedules specialist in areas of dissimilar systems


• Updates training in the fields of electrical, fire alarm, security, and access systems to keep up with industry changes. Provides support to all other trades within college facilities


• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Vocational or technical training in electrical work and


• Three to five years of related journey level trade experience and


• Journeyman Wireman Certification State of Arizona and


• Valid Arizona driver license

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred

• Five to eight years of related journey level trade experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of skilled trades expertise required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position


• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)


• Skill in independent decision making


• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature


• Skill in problem solving


• Skill in electrical maintenance


• Ability to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations


• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position

Physical Requirements

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a non-traditional work environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an non-traditional work setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally position self to perform duties, including: traversing uneven surfaces, ascending/descending ladders, and working atop high surfaces; to move, transport, and/or position moderate to heavy (over 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate various equipment required to perform job; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to effectively communicate to exchange information. May be exposed to various hazardous conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, infectious disease, moving vehicles, electrical current, chemicals, tight spaces, or high places, moving mechanical parts, etc.

Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

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Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.