Electrician High Voltage
About The Position
We need dedicated team members to join us to keep the construction, operations, maintenance and infrastructure of the UMBC campus running smoothly so our students, faculty and staff can continue our mission of striving for excellence. Our staff maintains 70 university buildings on 512 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Join our team of dedicated skills trades staff members! The incumbent will perform specified electrical work; repairs or maintains transformers, generators, circuit breakers, conduits and panels; tests electrical circuits; replaces units or parts including wiring, fuses, transformers, coils and switches.
Requirements
- Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade, two years of which must have been in the installation and repair of high tension (13,000 volts and up) service switch gear and controlling wiring, or motors and motor circuitry of 30 horsepower or more.
- Journeyman certification required
- Non-commercial class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland
- A background check will be required.
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Responsibilities
- Performs specified electrical work; repairs or maintains transformers, generators, circuit breakers, conduits and panels; tests electrical circuits; replaces units or parts including wiring, fuses, transformers, coils and switches.
- Plans layout, installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment; plans new or modified installations consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
- Coordinates the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical service. Performs specialized activities including coordinating electrical renovations and performing high voltage electrical work.
- Reads, interprets and works from blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications ensuring concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings, and flooring. Prepares sketches showing wiring equipment location.
- Test continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components; observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation and/or replacement.
- Prepares estimates of time, labor and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
- Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the electrical trade. Cleans work area upon completion of project.
- Provides guidance and training in high voltage electrical work to other maintenance personnel. May have lead responsibility for special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free uniforms and shoes
- Tools are provided for use on the job
- UMBC owned vehicle to travel to worksites on campus
- Assists with keeping trades licenses current and obtaining needed training
- Opportunities for shift differential, on-call, and overtime pay may be available
- 14 Days of Annual Leave
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
- 8 credit hours per semester Tuition remission
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement/Pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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