Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:  Reports to the Electrical Foreman and troubleshoots and repairs electrical controls. Lay out and installs new electrical service including panels, breakers, disconnects and switches. Performs maintenance and repairs on facility electrical systems components.

Essential Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities:  The following duties describe the essential functions of the position and are not to be considered a detailed list of all duties inherent in the position.

• Installs and repairs electrical systems, apparatus and components of machinery and equipment.
• Installs and maintains various types of motors, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers and transformers.
• Installs and monitors performance of installed electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments or replacement.
• Responsible for maintenance and maintaining Campus Fire Alarm System.
• Diagnoses apparatus such as transformers, motors and lighting equipment using test equipment.
• Plans layout, installs and repairs wiring, lighting fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.
• Interprets blueprints; works from sketches or verbal instructions.
• Lay out, assembles, installs, tests, repairs and adjusts electrical fixtures apparatus, equipment, wiring and new services to include panels, breakers, and conduit.
• Mounts motors, transformers and lighting fixtures into position and completes circuits according to diagram specifications.
• Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electric controls, motor control centers, and programmable logic controls.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Follows electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications.
• Must understand and adhere to Standard Electrical Codes; federal, state, and local rules and regulations regarding safety codes, electrical installation and maintenance.
• Ability to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment.
• Ability to install and maintain motors, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers and transformers.
• Knowledge of electrical systems including planning additions or modifications on secondary circuits.
• Ability to read commercial electrical blueprints.
• Ability to install and maintain motors, welding equipment, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers and transformers.
• Ability to use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, industrial motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work involves exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noise.
• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Must be capable of climbing and working from ladders, high elevations of up to 80′ and catwalks.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions and wearing safety equipment.
• Schedule includes regular participation in an after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergency on-call rotation.

Conditions of Employment 

• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, be insurable, and comply with University driver and vehicle safety policies as part of essential job duties.

How to Apply

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a resume via the “To Apply” link on Baldwin Wallace University’s Employment and Careers webpage. We appreciate all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, meeting applicable pre-employment requirements, and compliance with University and departmental policies, including completion of required training.

Baldwin Wallace University is an EEO employer and educator. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. At BW, we support and encourage diversity in a variety of forms. We value and appreciate inclusive excellence in the classroom, within extracurricular activities and as we engage our community partners.