Trades Specialist (Electrician)

Job Title Trades Specialist (Electrician) Department Maintenance Group 8 Worker Type Regular Pay Type Hourly Hourly Rate 22.7 Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligible Yes Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required? Yes Job Description Summary Position installs, maintains, repairs and troubleshoots electrical devices, components, and systems for a University campus consisting of approximately 180 buildings. The primary purpose is to ensure that all electrical systems and auxiliary components are in good working order and that repairs are completed promptly, properly, and safely. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Essential Duties Reviews job orders and blueprints or drawings; inspects site and consults with client; determines best method to complete project. Estimates amount of materials and equipment needed to complete project; arranges for materials to be at job site. Performs complex repair or installation on University facilities and property using expertise acquired through specialist training in a skilled trade. Assists outside contractors as needed; assists craftpersons from other trades as needed. Maintains and cleans tools and equipment; maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner. May prepare some paperwork; may maintain files. Minimum Requirements Requires nine months training beyond high school in a skilled trade and two years of experience in that trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Driver’s license required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics Knowledge of the procedures and equipment of a particular skilled trade. Mechanical aptitude. Ability to read and understand blueprints and/or mechanical diagrams. Working Conditions Frequent standing and walking with some climbing and lifting of materials weighing 50-75 pounds. Frequent operation of equipment. Somewhat unpleasant working conditions. Some exposure to unpleasant elements which are particularly disagreeable. Some element of personal risk and exposure to accidents. Additional Position Information (if applicable) Must be reasonably available after normal business hours, weekends, and holidays for on-site response to serious electrical system malfunctions. Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-and‑tobacco free campuses. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty Staff at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.