Electrician II - Facilities Services - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and operations of all campus facilities which include buildings, grounds, and utility systems. The Electrician II installs, operates, and maintains electrical systems and equipment for the UT Knoxville Campus. He also works as necessary to help contractors and other crafts. The Electrician II also trains craft assistants as needed. This position provides good customer service to internal and external customers. The Electrician II will support electrical needs for events and special occasions.

Requirements

Trade school in industrial electricity with two years’ experience or four years as a journeyman electrician.
Experience bending conduit, pulling wire, working on live electrical equipment.
Experience leading others in the performance of the craft.
Experience in the use of all craft tools and equipment.
Experience working with other crafts.
Experience with U.T. Physical Plant procedures.
Experience working within the confines of a large university campus setting.
Some training or experience in electronics.
A good working knowledge of electrical systems.
The ability to read blueprints and choose materials.
The ability to work on live electrical components when necessary.
The ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces, under adverse conditions, and in high places.
The ability to perform hard physical work for long periods.
Good hand and eye coordination.
Mechanical aptitude and good knowledge of industrial electricity.
Valid Driver’s license
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Responsibilities

Pulling wire and making up panel boards and other electrical equipment
Bending, threading, and installing conduit as necessary
Maintains lighting systems and controls of various types.
Maintains panelboards and switchboards of various types and sizes.
Maintains transformers, motors, and generators.
Troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing electrical systems and related components.
Working special events, continuing education, assisting contractors and other crafts, etc.
Studying blueprints, taking off materials, and picking up materials for projects.