Engineer Helper - Electric Shop

Department: Facilities Mgmt CH
Salary/Grade: 399/S1

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. Pay for this position will be $28.14 per hour. Rate is determined by collective bargaining agreement.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Maintenance Electrician-A, performs maintenance on electrical systems, alarm systems, equipment, fixtures, and devices. Assignments are usually in verbal or written forms but may include penciled layouts, rough sketches, or blueprints.

Please Note: Second Shift 2pm-10pm.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintains electrical/electronic systems which operate on alternating or direct current circuits, generators, panels, switches, meters, and circuit breakers.
• Maintains electric switchboards, panels, public address systems, alarm systems, motors, heaters, and other apparatus utilizing electricity or its effects.
• Performs preventative maintenance on transformer vaults and switchgear for safety and power conditions.
• Repairs, tests, and maintains fire alarm and other special alarm systems.
• Tests and maintains operation of emergency generators and transfer switches.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Searches for ways to improve workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Maintains records of work performed, with running inventory of parts used.

Miscellaneous

• Performs job-related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of educational training and experience from which comparable skills can be required;
• Experience/vocational training as an electrician helper or maintenance worker with the following requirements: 2 years job related experience or 2 year certificate in related field preferred;
• Basic understanding of low voltage electrical systems and wiring principles.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Knowledge of the tools, instruments, methods and standard trade/safety practices;
• Ability to perform calculations applicable to field of expertise;
• Receptive to feedback, willing to learn, embracing continuous improvement;
• Helpful, respectful, approachable and team oriented. Ability to build strong working relationships and a positive work environment;
• Seeks to build collaboration by encouraging trust, mutual respect and shared purpose;
• Balances listening and talking, speaks and writes clearly and accurately, keeps others informed;
• Integrates health and safety precautions into daily activities;
• Works effectively in an environment in which the parameters may change daily; adjusts behavior to meet the needs of different people and situations.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Attended or attending local 399 union school or equivalent experience and training;
• Successfully uses multiple software program independently. Software may include Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, webmail and Peoplesoft;
• Proficiency with mobile devices including iOS.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Mechanical, Electrical, refrigeration skills '
• Facilitates open and effective communication, cooperation and teamwork within and outside of one's own team;
• Plans ahead, manages time well and arrives on time;
• Recommends improvements and opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce costs;
• Exceptional customer relationship skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment;
• Analytical skills including critical thinking, decision making, trouble shooting and problem solving, reading and interpreting technical drawings;
• Achieves a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes, honoring University and Department policies and all regulatory requirements.

Benefits:
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