Electrician - Entry

Entry•Gainesville, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspects electrical systems and their components; determines malfunctions and conditions; identifies and makes repairs; recommends and completes preventive maintenance. Installs and repairs electrical systems and components, including (but not limited to) wires, lighting, controllers, panels, switches, outlets, generators, circuits, motors, signs, and compressors. Installs conduit and other wiring raceways. Uses equipment, including (but not limited to) volt/amps/ohmmeters and other electrical test equipment with inspections, repairs, and installations. Operates UF vehicle(s). Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars (as assigned) for conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions. Encourages and promotes a team philosophy and safe work environment; communicates and maintains a professional attitude and rapport with supervisors, co-workers, departmental staff members, resident students, university staff members, and vendors. Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems for repairing or determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems. Maintains tools, vehicles, and equipment; keeps parts and supplies in order. Uses computer software for maintenance work orders, timecards, and other items (as directed). Valid Florida driver license is required. Criminal background check and physical evaluation required.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of appropriate experience in electrical work
Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
Valid Florida driver license is required
Criminal background check and physical evaluation required

Nice To Haves

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program in a recognized trade and appropriate experience to total six years; or a high school diploma and six years of appropriate experience
Successful completion of a journeyman level proctored competency exam
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and National Electrical Code and National Fire Protection Associations Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)
Knowledge in the operation of hand tools, drills, grinders, volt/amp/ohmmeters, and other electrical test equipment
Knowledge of repairing small motors and component parts
Knowledge in electrical systems, equipment, appliances, and electrical circuits
Skills in bending and installing conduit and pulling wire
Computer skills
Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings
Ability to use high reach equipment, climb ladders and stairs, work overhead, push and pull, and bend and kneel
Ability to operate volt amps, ohm meters, other electrical test equipment, drills, grinders, and other hand tools
Ability to receive and execute instructions from immediate supervisor and/or lead worker
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to work independently
Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with electrician team
Ability to drive a state vehicle
Ability to communicate both verbally and written to immediate supervisor and/or lead worker
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, departmental staff, and university staff
Ability to lift heavy objects; move items weighing 50 pounds or more
Ability to climb (including stairs and ladders daily)
Ability to reach above shoulders frequently
Ability to kneel
Ability to bend repeatedly
Ability to pull and push repetitively
Ability to stand for up to seven hours daily
Ability to work in direct sunlight and heat for extended period
Ability to work in confined space
Ability to work in dusty conditions
Ability to perform other types of physical exertion necessary for task completion

Responsibilities

Inspects electrical systems and their components
Determines malfunctions and conditions
Identifies and makes repairs
Recommends and completes preventive maintenance
Installs and repairs electrical systems and components, including wires, lighting, controllers, panels, switches, outlets, generators, circuits, motors, signs, and compressors
Installs conduit and other wiring raceways
Uses equipment, including volt/amps/ohmmeters and other electrical test equipment with inspections, repairs, and installations
Operates UF vehicle(s)
Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars
Encourages and promotes a team philosophy and safe work environment
Communicates and maintains a professional attitude and rapport with supervisors, co-workers, departmental staff members, resident students, university staff members, and vendors
Analyzes blue prints, schematics, and drawings of electrical systems for repairing or determining the efficient installation of new or upgraded systems
Maintains tools, vehicles, and equipment
Keeps parts and supplies in order
Uses computer software for maintenance work orders, timecards, and other items