Electrician

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for interior and exterior electrical construction and maintenance of all campus buildings, fire alarm systems, data and telephone wiring, HVAC controls wiring and exterior fixtures at Ursinus College. Employees of Ursinus College must possess excellent customer service skills, interpersonal skills and have an overall concern for the general welfare of the college and community and provide the best possible environment for education and student living

Specific Responsibilities:

Installation and Repair of equipment and systems:

• Installation and repair of electrical circuits, equipment, and systems.
• Installation and repair of lighting systems including sensors, fixtures, and programming.
• Installation of data wiring.
• Installation and repair of telephone wiring including telephone “punch-down” panels.
• Installation and maintenance of exterior lighting and conduit including parking lot lights.

Preventative and Corrective Maintenance:

• Perform preventative maintenance checks on all equipment during and prior to use.
• Equipment trouble-shooting.

Departmental Responsibilities:

• Respond to on-call, after-hours emergencies.
• Interact with the college community.
• Assist HVAC staff in control wiring.
• Establish work priorities.
• Complete and fill-out work orders.
• Snow removal as required.
• Special events support as needed.

Position Expectations:

• Works successfully with diverse others and upholds the College’s commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, to help the organization realize its commitment to excellence through diversity.
• This job requires the use of specialized, power equipment.
• Always obey all safety requirements and procedures.
• Supply own trade tools.
• Supply own transportation (mileage on campus is reimbursed).
• Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate with a diverse community.
• Self-motivated and personally accountable.
• Work up to 50 feet off the ground on a lift.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required
• Journeyman Electrician License.
• Knowledge of building electrical systems.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of telephone and data wiring.
• Knowledge of power tools.

Other Duties:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job responsibilities and activities may be modified or changed at any time with or without notice. Job descriptions will be audited periodically by the Ursinus Human Resources department to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job.

Application:

Interested candidates should hit the apply button. Once you create an applicant account, you will be prompted to upload your cover letter, resume, and a list with contact information for three references to the applicant database.

Ursinus is an EO/AA employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.