Electrician

Position Title:

Electrician

Job Description:

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE: Electrician REPORTS TO: Physical Plant Operations

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

EXEMPT: yes

VICE PRESIDENT: VP of Physical Plant and Auxiliary Services

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

· High School Diploma or GED – Minimum baseline for entry into the field.

· Associate Degree in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration or Environmental Control Technologies – Preferred by many employers for advanced roles.

· Technical Certifications :

• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification (Section 608) – Required for handling refrigerants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES , include the following. The Lead HVAC Technician oversees the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across residential, commercial, or institutional facilities. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality service delivery and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical construction tasks, including the installation of electrical components and equipment, such as wiring, switches, and conduits, and terminating cables; install wiring and lighting systems.

• Perform electrical installation in new buildings, or in existing buildings or industry facilities.

• Perform basic electrical maintenance tasks.

• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic functions.

• Install components of electrical systems, such as circuit breakers, transformers, and other protective devices.

• Install, test, and maintain electrical equipment, such as pumps, motors, generators, compressors, and transformers.

• Install and repair electrical wiring.

• Install and maintain lighting fixtures, lighting controls, and electrical systems.

• Provide electrical engineering expertise regarding electrical installation, equipment, and systems.

• Install and maintain electrical systems in industrial facilities.

• Maintain electrical equipment and wiring, such as circuit breakers, transformers, switches, and lamps.

Requirement

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and the employee is occasionally required to perform job responsibilities in the outdoors and off site.

We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results .

Mission

Hinds Community College is committed to moving people and communities forward by helping develop their purpose, passion and profession.

Vision

Hinds Community College will be a catalyst to create a competitive economy and a compelling culture for Mississippi.

Values

Hinds Community College aspires to the following IDEALS:

• Integrity

• Diversity

• Excellence

• Accountability

• Leadership

• Stewardship

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and other applicable Federal and State Acts, Hinds Community College offers equal education and employment opportunities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status in its educational programs and activities. We recognize our responsibility to provide an open and welcoming environment that fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for employees and students to collaboratively learn, work and serve our communities.

The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding these policies:

EEOC Compliance: The Office of Human Resources

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email: View email address on click.appcast.io .

Title IX : Vice President Student Services, Title IX Coordinator

Box 1100 Raymond MS 39154; Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io or Email: View email address on click.appcast.io .

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Position Type:

12 Month 260 Days

Job Classification:

Maintenance

Scheduled Hours:

37.5