Electrician IV

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform maintenance and repair of electrical distribution and lighting containing up to 600V. Troubleshoot (at advanced level) distribution and control equipment. Install, maintain, and repair electrical motors, generators, and related electrical and mechanical equipment. Perform maintenance of lighting fixtures. Accomplish preventive maintenance. Maintain, alter, and repair existing wiring, power appliances, light machinery, and electrical circuits. Maintain, alter, and repair electrical distribution systems, lighting, motors, and controls for mechanical systems. Install wiring, fixtures, and appliances in new construction. Estimate and support small projects, including lighting design. Locate and correct power failures and short circuits. Mentor and train lower-level technicians. Install wiring and conduit for electrical systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). Assist in pulling cable for primary systems. Enter maintenance data for work requests (WR) and time. Preventatively maintain emergency generator sets and fuel tanks. Lead providing support service to other trades, as may be required for timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment. Clean and maintain shop and personal equipment. Operate UF/state vehicle(s).

Requirements

High school diploma and four years of appropriate experience in electrical work; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Currently NCCER Certified Plus in trade or pass NCCER knowledge verification.
Complete CORE and a trade specific Critical Task Assessment within 6 months.
Valid Florida driver license Required
Post-offer health assessment and Criminal background check Required

Nice To Haves

At least five (5) years of electrical experience; appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Completion of an accredited Apprenticeship program
Knowledge of procedures and methods for installing, altering, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures
Knowledge of hand tools use
Knowledge of planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments
Knowledge of effective communications
Knowledge of electrical trade and testing equipment (e.g., voltmeters, ohmmeters, and clamp-on-meters)
Knowledge of bending and installing conduit and install in accordance with the NEC
Skill in installing, altering, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures
Skill in using hand tools
Ability to recognize safe working practices in maintenance and construction
Ability to follow established safety practices and procedures
Ability to recognize the proper materials and equipment to be used for a specific job
Ability to make changes in materials and equipment to be used for a specific job
Ability to recognize the different types of conduit benders and how they are used
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate work assignments
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to wear appropriate safety equipment
Ability to work in attics, basements, crawl spaces, and similar places
Ability to work from elevated surfaces (e.g., as catwalks and manlifts)
Ability to drive or walk to customer/trouble locations
Ability to move or lift weights (e.g., ladders, tools, and equipment) weighing up to 50 pounds individually, or 100 pounds with assistance
Ability to climb
Ability to reaching above shoulder frequently
Ability to kneel
Ability to bend repeatedly
Ability to pull and push repetitively

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repair of electrical distribution and lighting containing up to 600V.
Troubleshoot (at advanced level) distribution and control equipment.
Install, maintain, and repair electrical motors, generators, and related electrical and mechanical equipment.
Perform maintenance of lighting fixtures.
Accomplish preventive maintenance.
Maintain, alter, and repair existing wiring, power appliances, light machinery, and electrical circuits.
Maintain, alter, and repair electrical distribution systems, lighting, motors, and controls for mechanical systems.
Install wiring, fixtures, and appliances in new construction.
Estimate and support small projects, including lighting design.
Locate and correct power failures and short circuits.
Mentor and train lower-level technicians.
Install wiring and conduit for electrical systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Assist in pulling cable for primary systems.
Enter maintenance data for work requests (WR) and time.
Preventatively maintain emergency generator sets and fuel tanks.
Lead providing support service to other trades, as may be required for timely and efficient repair of buildings and/or equipment.
Clean and maintain shop and personal equipment.
Operate UF/state vehicle(s).