Electrician (Zone A- Tempe campus)

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Management (Zone A) at Arizona State University seeks an Electrician to install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring and fixtures. The position is based at the Tempe campus but may require work at other ASU locations according to operational needs. The role serves as a certified trades worker in an area of specialty, ensuring proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems. The position is full time, non-exempt, and pays $25.30 per hour. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; the position also requires participation in a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may involve emergency call-ins at night, on weekends, or on holidays. The posting remains open until filled. The work includes electrical installation and repair across a range of systems, including circuits and sub-distribution from 120 to 600 volts, 277–480-volt systems, emergency electrical systems, generators, automatic transfer switches, and conventional and addressable fire alarm systems. The electrician reads blueprints and schematics, uses work-order systems to coordinate maintenance, and operates a variety of hand and power tools, access equipment, and vehicles. The work environment may involve hazardous materials, tools, and equipment, and requires safety precautions. Duties may take place in extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, confined spaces such as tunnels, manholes, and vaults, intense noise, dirty environments, and areas with air contamination or hazardous materials. The employee travels throughout campus, climbs stairs and ladders, works from ladders 6 to 30 feet high, may lift up to 50 pounds, and drives University vehicles. A valid Arizona driver's license, at least Class D, and an acceptable driving record are required.

Requirements

High school diploma and two years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
Valid Arizona driver's license, minimum Class D, maintained throughout employment; the posting also specifies a valid U.S. driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements.
Acceptable driving record of five or fewer points during the 39 months preceding hire.
Ability to communicate and perform the essential functions of the position.
Ability to work a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule, including possible emergency response at night, on weekends, and on holidays.
Ability to meet the stated physical and environmental demands, including climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working from ladders 6 to 30 feet high.

Nice To Haves

Six years of progressively responsible journey-level electrical experience; or completion of a four-year federally approved technical training program in electrical repair and maintenance plus two years of electrical experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.
Experience in commercial or industrial electrical work.
Experience with medium voltage, such as systems up to 12,460 volts.
Experience troubleshooting emergency electrical systems up to 600 volts.
Experience using work-order systems such as TMA.
Evidence of effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and schematics.
Install circuits and sub-distribution systems from 120 to 600 volts.
Install conduit, wire mold, and cable raceways.
Perform general electrical repairs.
Repair and maintain conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
Troubleshoot emergency electrical systems up to 600 volts, including generators and automatic transfer switches.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair 277–480-volt systems and equipment.
Use hand tools and power tools to perform electrical work.
Operate forklifts, scissor trucks/manlifts, and hydraulic, electric, or manual scaffolds.
Use dollies to load and unload materials.
Use electronic work-order systems (TMA) to coordinate assigned maintenance tasks.
Work at the Tempe campus and other ASU locations as operational needs require.
Participate in a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and respond to emergencies when called in.

Benefits

22 days of accrued vacation leave annually.
12 days of accrued sick leave annually.
10 paid holidays annually.
Tuition Reduction Program for employees, spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement program that includes the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Paid time for volunteer work and professional development.
Wellness program offering preventative health education and screenings.
Disability and leave program for income protection.
Free confidential Employee Assistance services.
Discounts to ASU sports and events and discounts through ASU partnerships.