Electrician

Towson University•Towson, MD

33d

About The Position

Performs specified electrical work; installs, repairs, or maintains transformers, generators, circuit breakers, conduits, and panels; tests electrical circuits; replaces units or parts including wiring, fuses, transformers, coils and switches. Plans layout installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment; plans new or modified installations consistent with specifications and local electrical codes. Coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical services. Performs specialized activities including coordinating electrical renovations. Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications ensuring concealed wiring is installed before sketches showing wiring equipment locations. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components; observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation and/or replacement. Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status. Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the electrical trade. Cleans work area upon completion of projects. Provides guidance and training to other maintenance personnel. May have lead responsibility for special projects. This position is an essential position. Schedule must be flexible in order to meet departmental needs. May be subject on-call hours.

Requirements

High School or Equivalent.
Four (4) years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade.
Has a current Journey Level MD Electrician License.
Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the theory, principles, methods and techniques used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and apparatus carrying less than 13,000 volts.
Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; of OSHA regulations related to the electrical trade; of electrical codes, Underwriters Rules for wiring and installation.
Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the electrical trade including testing equipment such as ohmeters, battery and buzzer and oscilloscopes.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively and follow directions; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from lifts, ladders and scaffolding.

Responsibilities

Performs specified electrical work
Installs, repairs, or maintains transformers, generators, circuit breakers, conduits, and panels
Tests electrical circuits
Replaces units or parts including wiring, fuses, transformers, coils and switches
Plans layout installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment
Plans new or modified installations consistent with specifications and local electrical codes
Coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical services
Performs specialized activities including coordinating electrical renovations
Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications ensuring concealed wiring is installed before sketches showing wiring equipment locations
Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components
Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation and/or replacement
Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials
Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status
Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the electrical trade
Cleans work area upon completion of projects
Provides guidance and training to other maintenance personnel
May have lead responsibility for special projects