Electrician

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities Management, installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment to maintain and improve Capital University facilities.

• Installs, inspects, and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication and power circuits and equipment, both residential and commercial applications.
• Isolates and repairs in wiring, switches, motors, motor controls, boiler / chiller systems, and other electrical equipment.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, lighting, and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures, and appliances.
• Renews circuits either by isolating and cutting out defective wiring and replacing it with new wiring, or by splicing ends of broken wires.
• Responsible for estimating and running additional electrical circuits from panels to point of use.
• Replaces defective equipment while following LOTO policy, to restore equipment and systems.
• As required, estimate materials needed and record time and materials expended on each work order.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies as applicable and or willing to work overtime as needed on emergent repairs.
• Assist with managing and or assisting external contractors on larger electrical projects.

• Knowledge and experience in electrical maintenance, repair, and installation, and associated hand and power tools and equipment. Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial / residential and service. Must have working knowledge and understanding of current NEC.
• Motor Vehicle operator's license and dependable transportation required.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow technical instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks in low, high, and tight spaces such as closets, windows, crawl spaces under floors and above ceilings, stairwells, equipment rooms, building exteriors, and roofs.
• Ability to handle exposure: to dirt, dust, and grease, electricity, climatic weather, various chemicals such as drain cleaners, mastics, glues, paint, loud equipment noises with multiple moving parts.
• Physical Requirements: ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.