Electrician

Electrician

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: Grade 12B
Compensation: $49,425 - $67,958. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Staff
Department: Facility Services
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: FF048FTNELE
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY
The Electrician is responsible for all campus facilities, college wide Helpdesk tickets, Centennial Hall maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all electrical equipment, systems, and machinery. Assisting the Maintenance Project Lead in any electrical maintenance, remodels, and general operation of the college. This position will also be responsible for all electrical related Helpdesk tickets.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Install and repair electrical wiring, operate, troubleshoot, or repair electrical equipment, systems and fixtures belonging to Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC).
• Install or replace pipes, conduits, circuit breakers and other electrical hardware and connects wiring to them as needed.
• Test and inspect electrical systems and ensure proper installation and operation.
• Ensure piping and wiring complies with the National Electric Code (NEC), or the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70).
• Performs electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so that the Facility Services division makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems; tracks and closes assigned work orders.
• Order and maintain inventory of electrical repair parts and supplies after consulting with Maintenance Manager.
• Assist in planning and developing modifications to existing electrical systems as well as inspect electrical work performed by outside contractors.
• Assist Maintenance Manager and maintenance team with special projects and addressing any safety concerns on campus as needed.
• Operate machinery and equipment normally associated with school systems and commercial buildings.
• Be on call 24 hours a day seven days a week.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong organizational skills, effective communication, time management, math skills, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of how to use and operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment found in large facilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine/preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with high and low voltage, 3 phase, AC and DC voltage.
• Knowledge of and ability to use electrical measuring meters, devices, blueprints, and tools associated with the electrical field.
• Must be proficient in the use of MS Office Suite.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years electrical experience in a large facility.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or course work in electrical trade.
• Master electrician license.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.
• Experience with electronic recordkeeping of work orders for the effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems.
• Knowledge of higher education systems, especially in community colleges, with a focus on working with a wide range of students and faculty.
• Ability to obtain master electrician license within three (3) years of hire date.

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb ladders or scaffolding, talk, hear, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical ability sufficient to lift 50 lbs. of material and carry several feet.
• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring.
• Must be physically capable of pulling wires and cables through conduits.
• Physical ability to work around the clock.
• Physical ability sufficient to work in extreme varying temperature ranges.
• Hearing ability sufficient to notice alarms and mechanical malfunctions.
• Visual ability sufficient to drive vehicles.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm or 9:30am -6:00pm. Must be able to work a variable schedule/hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours.

TO APPLY

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• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.