Electrician - Licensed

Position Details Posting Summary College VP Business And Finance-DIV Executive Area VP Business And Finance Department FacilMgmt-Maintenance Service Posting Detail Information Posting Number S173P Job Type Full Time, Regular Pay Type Nonexempt/Hourly Pay Grade ST2 Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus Salary Range $28.
87 per hour plus generous benefits.
General Summary Major Duties This position provides highly skilled craft labor, working with tools to maintain the University’s electrical distribution center and system, carrying up to 600 volts, of both single and three phase electrical power.
Maintains underground vaults and pole mounted subsystems up to 120 feet above ground level.
Pumps water out of vaults; inspects connections between spliced wires; removes deteriorated or damaged insulation from splices/cables; tightens splice connectors; and replaces insulation and retapes connections.
Inspects pole mounted transformers.
Maintains exterior lighting, replacing bulbs, ballast and fixtures, rewiring connections and rewiring or replacing sun (day/night) switches on light poles and exterior building lights.
Installs, repairs and replaces electrical components.
Utilizes manual and power wrenches and screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, wire snippers, adjustable wrenches, hammers and levels to tighten connections and repair or replace damaged conduit, insulating material and wires.
Uses mechanical lift devices to access pole mounted transformers and subsystems.
Provides information required to update building and systems drawings to accurately reflect current status and, as assigned, may assist in the technical training of an apprentice.
Operates a motor vehicle to transport tools, supplies and materials to work sites.
Maintains the work area, all tools, all equipment, all supplies and any assigned vehicle(s) in a neat, clean and orderly condition and performs all work in accordance with established safety practices.
Performs additional duties as requested by supervisory personnel.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a registered apprenticeship program, or an established, certified training program recognized by the University and/or written verification of a minimum of five (5) years experience at the journeyperson level in the trade.
Possess, or obtain within 90 days of the date of hire, a State of Michigan Electrician’s license.
Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions and safety regulations regarding the performance of job duties, and must have sufficient writing and mathematical skills to prepare estimates and supply requisitions.
Possession of a valid state driver’s license.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and use the tools of the trade.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures, noise levels, dirt, dust, pollen and other airborne debris.
A physical examination administered by the employer’s designated physician is required.
Desired Qualifications Special Instructions to Applicants Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
External applicants should use the WMU-Application.
Bid Procedures: All University employees represented by AFSCME Local 1668, and non-AFSCME regular and temporary University employees, who have the present ability or required qualifications to satisfactorily perform the required work may exercise bidding privileges on this position.
Additional Position Information There are multiple openings for this position.
By applying to this posting, applicants will be considered for each position.
Applicants may receive multiple email communications.
Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents.
To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, s://www.
wmich.
edu/hr/enrollment-afscme Above is a summary of the description for the position of Electrician – Licensed.
A complete description for this position may be reviewed upon request in the department of Human Resources, Room 1300, Seibert Administration Building or online at:https://wmich.
edu/sites/default/files/attachments/u152/2015/hr-afscme-electrician-licensed.
pdf This is a first (1st) shift position.
The regular work hours for this position are 7:00 a.
m.
– 3:30 p.
m.
The regular work days are Monday through Friday, with Saturday and Sunday off.
Physical requirements and working conditions Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
Must be able to work at heights ranging from 6’ to 120’ for two hours at a time for the entire length of shift.
Must be able to tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures depending on seasonal weather conditions, based on the location of interior/exterior work assignments.