Electrician

Job Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs electrical and related duties requiring both routine and advanced levels of professional skill and technical knowledge. Provides training and mentorship to apprentice level employees. Performs preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on building systems in accordance with department procedures and applicable codes and laws. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

10% - Essential - Training and Mentorship: Leads, guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.

10% - Essential - Work Area Maintenance: Prepares and cleans work areas, shop and vehicles. Identifies and gathers proper tools and materials and ensures proper housekeeping.

55% - Essential - Electrical Systems: Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical wiring systems and equipment. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, and repairs single and 3-phase up to 600 volts. Uses appropriate troubleshooting test procedures and equipment, such as volt-ohm meter, and tracing circuits in rooms and buildings to isolate problems. Tests and changes failed circuit breakers. Changes bulbs, ballasts, switches and receptacles after verifying failure. Measures current flow (Amps) to verify proper motor operation. Tests emergency lighting and battery systems.

20% - Essential - Electrical Construction: Understands and interprets construction drawings (blueprints) needed to perform required electrical tasks and review of projects. Lays out and installs electrical conduit, switches, receptacles, lights and other electrical equipment.

5% - Essential - Safety: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy. Complies with all NEC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Vocational or Technical Training; Trade School Diploma or five years of experience at Clemson in electrical

Licenses - Plumber - Journeyman

Work Experience: 5+ years

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer

State of South Carolina

Agency

Clemson University

Address: Pearman Blvd., Admin Service Bldg. Clemson, South Carolina, 29634

Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

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