Journey Level Electrician

Join our Team at Portland Community College

Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to establish residence in Oregon or Washington.

Portland Community College will also ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at View email address on aiapply.co.

Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. With four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area, our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

Location: Sylvania Campus but works throughout the school district.
Schedule: 6am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday.

What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For

The Journey Level Electrician Performs skilled electrical work in the repair, maintenance, alteration and construction of College facilities; installs, repairs, services and maintains electrical systems and equipment.

Typical Duties:
Inspects, repairs, installs, services and maintains electrical systems and sub-systems including conduit and duct systems, lighting and power circuits, transformers, control equipment, switches, switchboards, fire and intrusion alarms, elevator controls, fixtures and bell and buzzer systems; works from plans,
drawings, blue prints or specifications.
Develops sketches or designs for work as appropriate.
Installs or replaces necessary interior and exterior wiring for equipment. appliances and lighting.
Installs and performs repair of electrical systems for lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning; replaces fuses.
Responds to electrical emergencies and assists in the diagnosis of outages and interruptions of service.
Plans corrective measures and performs repairs.
Prepares cost estimates for repairs and orders materials in accordance with established procedures.
Diagnoses and resolves difficult electrical problems; calls electrical company as necessary; knows and understands all safety procedures of the College and observes safety of others and recommends precautionary action while repairs are in progress as necessary. Allows no work to be performed when
conditions are considered unsafe.
Observes and complies with federal, state and local electrical codes.
Operates a variety of tools and power equipment including saws, voltage tester, ohmmeter, multimeter and other maintenance tools and equipment.
Coordinates the cleaning and maintenance of electrical equipment and dedicated electrical spaces.
Maintains condition of dedicated electrical spaces in a safe and legal condition. Coordinates the storage of electrical supplies and equipment in legal areas.
Provides work direction and guidance to other maintenance personnel as assigned to properly and safely complete orders.
Assists in performing other maintenance duties such as assisting in air conditioning and plumbing troubleshooting and repairs as it related to electrical discipline. Responds to college emergencies and closures including adverse weather to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational. Assists with tasks required in preparing to open campuses after a closure including snow and ice removal, systems and equipment checks and start-up operations as
assigned.
Knows and understands all safety procedures of the College.
Operates a college vehicle and is responsible for maintenance and the safe operation of that vehicle.
Attends all regular staff meetings of the Facilities Management Services maintenance staff and
participates in problem solving and discussions of systems and project related issues

Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
General Journeyman Electrician License is required.
Four years of journey-level commercial/industrial electrical maintenance and repair experience is required.
Must be able to distinguish color-coded cables.
Must have a valid driver's license for operation of a motor vehicle in Oregon and possess an acceptable driving record.

Success Criteria: (throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on your demonstration
of the following criteria)
1. Demonstrated experience in a service work environment.
2. Experience with lighting control systems.
3. Experience working with generator power distribution.
4. Experience in operating scissor lifts, boom lifts, and fork lifts. Electrical Code 5. Must understand and
perform work to the National Electrical Code.
6. Blueprints: Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Why You'll Love Working Here

The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:

• A collaborative and inspiring campus community

• Opportunities for learning and professional development

Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.

Position Grade

Classified 23 (A)

Employment Type

Full time

Total Rewards Package / What We Offer

There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:

- Comprehensive benefit package

- Oregon PERS contribution

- Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program

- Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions

- Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events

- Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement

o Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)

o 1 day of sick leave per month

o 12 paid holidays

o PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)

o 24 hours of personal leave per year

More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits . Please email View email address on aiapply.co if you have any questions.

How We Determine Initial Salary Placement

The first two steps of the range are: $68,271 to $70,320 per year. Higher salary placement may be
available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity. Full Range: $68,271 to $109,553.

Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

• Veterans: DD214

• Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.

PCC Employment Offers are Contingent Upon the Successful Completion of a Criminal Background Check

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

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