Senior Electrician

Senior Electrician

The mission of Business Affairs is to support W&M as a leader among liberal arts and science universities by providing excellent service that is efficient, inclusive, transparent, and accountable. In delivering service, Business Affairs maintains a focus on collaboration, continuous improvement, best-in-class technology, and the strategic and sustainable use of university resources while maintaining compliance with attention to corporate social responsibility both within the institution and among its suppliers.Facilities Management is an integral element of the Business Affairs team and serves to create, maintain, and continuously improve the William & Mary physical environment to enable excellence in teaching, research, and public service.The Senior Electrician provides electrical installation, repair, and support services across campus.Duties include but are not limited to:

• Repairs, installs, and maintains all types of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, generators, transformers, and other electrical equipment and devices.
• Performs electrical work on photoelectric cells, time clocks, motor generators, and air compressors.
• Estimates labor and material costs for installations and repairs.
• Maintains accurate records of time and materials used and the maintenance and repair history of all electrical equipment on which work is performed.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid VA Driver's license and a minimum of two years of driving experience.
• Virginia Journeyman Electrician.
• Significant experience performing advanced electrical work in altering, repairing, and maintaining buildings and their electrical systems.
• Experience deciding on means and methods of task accomplishment when effecting repairs.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical issues- utilizing diagrams, schematics, drawings, and manufacturer manuals.
• Demonstrated competence in determining means and methods of task completion for electrical repairs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills.
• Experience working in higher education.

Conditions of Employment:

• This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act. This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.
• This position is subject to overtime and schedule changes and may be required to work shifts during weekends, holidays, and special events.
• The incumbent will be required to participate in the Facilities Management on-call program.
• This position has been designated as essential to the operation of the department, will require reporting to work when the University is officially closed and is subject to overtime.

Job Duties: 90% - Electrical Repairs/Installations:

• Repairs, installs, and maintains all types of electrical wiring systems, fixtures, generators, transformers, and other electrical equipment and devices.
• Installs electrical fixtures and appliances in university buildings.
• Performs electrical work on photoelectric cells, time clocks, motor generators, and air compressors.
• Estimates labor and material costs for installations and repairs.
• Maintains accurate records of time and materials used, and the maintenance and repair history of all electrical equipment on which work is performed.
• Performs related work as required.

10% - Work Administration:

• Performs sight inspections to decide on means and methods of task accomplishment with general guidance from the supervisor.
• Decides on materials and parts required to complete tasks and orders parts from the storeroom.
• Coordinates schedules and appointments with customers.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Fills out time tickets for work performed and documents work orders as required by the department.

Salary up to $58,000, based on qualifications and experience.