Electrical Systems Technician

Riverbay Corporation•New York, NY

About The Position

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Install, maintain, and repair building electrical systems, including panels, feeders, branch circuits, lighting, receptacles, and control wiring. Inspect electrical systems and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and ensure compliance with codes. Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in wiring, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), contactors, relays, and other control devices using meters, testers, and schematics. Install, maintain, and repair electric motors, pumps, fans, HVAC electrical controls, and related mechanical/electrical equipment serving building systems. Perform preventive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear, transformers, panelboards, disconnects, and emergency power equipment as assigned. Install and repair conduit, raceways, junction boxes, and cable systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes. Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and equipment manuals to plan and execute work. Estimate time, labor, and materials for assigned work orders, maintain records of work performed, and update as-built documentation. Assist with installation, inspection, and repair of low-voltage systems such as fire alarm, security, access control, and communication cabling where permitted by license and policy. Coordinate with supervisors, building operations, and other trades to schedule shutdowns and minimize disruption to occupants. Follow electrical safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, arc flash procedures, and use of appropriate PPE, and comply with OSHA and company safety policies. Provide emergency response for electrical failures and building system outages, including after-hours on-call coverage as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of an electrical apprenticeship program or vocational/technical training in electrical or industrial maintenance is strongly preferred.
Typically, 3–5 years of experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional building electrical maintenance or closely related work.
Effective written/oral communication and good interpersonal skills.
Working knowledge in Microsoft Office that includes MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid NY/NJ/CT or PA driver license, in good standing.
Drug screening, as permitted by, and consistent with, applicable law.

Nice To Haves

OSHA safety training (e.g., OSHA 10/30), NFPA 70E training, preferred

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair building electrical systems, including panels, feeders, branch circuits, lighting, receptacles, and control wiring.
Inspect electrical systems and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and ensure compliance with codes.
Diagnose and troubleshoot faults in wiring, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), contactors, relays, and other control devices using meters, testers, and schematics.
Install, maintain, and repair electric motors, pumps, fans, HVAC electrical controls, and related mechanical/electrical equipment serving building systems.
Perform preventive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment, including switchgear, transformers, panelboards, disconnects, and emergency power equipment as assigned.
Install and repair conduit, raceways, junction boxes, and cable systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes.
Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and equipment manuals to plan and execute work.
Estimate time, labor, and materials for assigned work orders, maintain records of work performed, and update as-built documentation.
Assist with installation, inspection, and repair of low-voltage systems such as fire alarm, security, access control, and communication cabling where permitted by license and policy.
Coordinate with supervisors, building operations, and other trades to schedule shutdowns and minimize disruption to occupants.
Follow electrical safe work practices, including lockout/tagout, arc flash procedures, and use of appropriate PPE, and comply with OSHA and company safety policies.
Provide emergency response for electrical failures and building system outages, including after-hours on-call coverage as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.