Electrician

Worcester Housing Authority • Worcester, MA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Performs electrical maintenance tasks for WHA properties and developments. Position may require occasional overtime.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Journeyman electrician’s license required
• Valid, insurable driver’s license
• Minimum of five (5) years continuous, full-time experience working as an electrician
• Familiarity with residential and commercial electric and electronic building systems and codes
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans and specifications
• Ability to analyze electrical problems and troubleshoot for needed repairs
• Good interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well with other skilled and unskilled employees, residents, contractors, and vendors
• Ability to plan, layout, and perform assignments with minimal supervision
• Ability to be relied upon to be available for work
• May be required to work on ladders, in crawl spaces, or in a bucket truck

Nice To Haves

• Master license preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs the installation of electric wiring systems to a wide variety of high and low voltage devices, appliances, motors, and equipment using a variety of hand and powered tools, test instruments, and equipment in accordance with appropriate electrical safety codes.
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs to high and low voltage equipment or devices, appliances, motors, and transformers on building electronic and electric systems and equipment such as HVAC, space and water heating, emergency power, communications, fire alarms, and intercoms.
• Refers to circuit diagrams, blueprints, schematics and specifications in identifying problems and repairing systems and equipment.
• Makes recommendations for replacement or renovation of systems and equipment for use in budget planning, plans reviewing and operations improvement.
• Maintains essential replacement parts and recommends the inventory level for essential replacement parts.
• Provides technical support and assistance that may be required in the training of other employees in their non-licensed electrical related responsibilities.
• Performs other emergency work in case of storm, fire, flood, and other emergency situations if determined by management to be in the interest of public safety.
• Performs similar, job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED