Electrician
Job Number: 2017-28759
Category: Maintenance and Facilities
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Facilities Mgt-Maintenance - W842012
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 18
Union Code: Union Position-W20-AFSCME Trades and Building Svc
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: April 8, 2017
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the general supervision of the Manager or designee, the Electrician maintains records, installs, repairs, modifies and maintains electrical systems and equipment.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain records and pertinent data
- Maintain spare parts inventory and anticipating future needs
- Update preventive maintenance procedures
- Ensure materials and equipment requirements are at site to complete work in an efficient manner
- Installs, repairs, modifies, and maintains electrical distribution equipment fixtures, control equipment, conduit and wiring.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain all electrical distribution systems including high and low voltage, motors, generators, transformers, regulators, wiring switches, alarm systems, and control equipment
- Conform with codes, rules, regulations, and safety standards associated with the trade
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections or installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocations or replacement, and repair equipment or systems as required
- Use electrical testing equipment as required such as ammeters, oscilloscopes and testing lamps
- May exercise functional supervision and instruction of others in installation and maintenance methods
- While in the performance of routine duties; may be required, as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification; where the work or task does not require a specific license.
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess current Massachusetts Electrical License
- 3 years working experience as a licensed Electrician
- Thorough knowledge of methods, tools, and practices used in the electrical trade
- Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions particular to the trade
- Ability to travel to off-site locations
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Under the general supervision of the Manager or designee
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Exercises functional supervision over technical, construction or maintenance employees for assigned projects or tasks; assures conformance with codes, rules and regulation and safety standards.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
May perform work in all Medical Center facilities and is subject to possible exposure to chemicals, gases, electrical shock; may work in confined spaces on ladders. Ability to perform physically arduous tasks; normal dexterity, visual acuity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding, and work in confined areas
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