Electrician III

Community College of Philadelphia•Main Campus - Philadelphia, PA

18h

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Facilities Operations, the Electrician III performs full-performance-level work altering, installing, maintaining, and repairing the College’s electrical infrastructure, wiring, cables, and lines. The role supports the Manager in coordinating assignments for other full-performance electricians who maintain and repair high- and low-voltage electrical systems and equipment. The Electrician III serves as a technical expert on difficult repairs and ensures work complies with standard electrical trade practices and the National Electrical Code. The position involves physically demanding tasks, including climbing ladders and moving or lifting heavy objects. It may require travel to the College’s regional sites. The successful candidate must maintain a current electrician’s license and work safely in accordance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Six years of experience at a full-performance level in the electrical trade; certification from a trade school or completion of an apprentice program may substitute for two years of work experience.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Valid electrician’s license at appointment, maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and testing devices used to maintain and repair electrical systems.
Skill in the care and use of tools, equipment, and testing devices used to maintain and repair electrical systems.
Ability to perform physical activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions involved in the electrical trade.
Ability to maintain sensitivity, understanding, and respect in a diverse academic environment, including people of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological, and ethnic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Inspect, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems, machinery, and equipment.
Ensure all work meets required safety codes.
Use power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment.
Detect and repair defects in a wide variety of electrical systems and equipment, including high-voltage systems.
Receive and review requests for electrical work from the supervisor.
Prepare cost, time, and material estimates for jobs as required.
Prepare requisitions for parts and supplies used in maintenance and repair programs, and maintain an accurate inventory of supplies on hand.
Prepare activity reports through work-request notations or periodic summaries of activities and supplies used.
Provide training and consultation to electricians and/or helpers as needed.
Interpret and work from technical sketches, blueprints, and schematics.
Keep current on methods, practices, materials, tools, and equipment of the trade.
Maintain a current electrician’s license or identification card as required by governmental regulations.
Apply expertise in the principles and theory of electricity.
Recognize occupational hazards and take necessary safety precautions.
Follow regulations governing electrical installations and equipment in Philadelphia and the National Electrical Code as adopted and amended by the City.
Operate scissor lifts, scaffolds, telescopic platforms, and related equipment.
Travel to the College’s regional sites as needed.
Perform related work as required.