Electrician - 40

US Facilities•Philadelphia, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated building maintenance services company, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated licensed electrician in the Philadelphia area. This position will be responsible for the operation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of all electrical power and lighting systems, including transformers, switches, circuit breakers, motor controllers, panel boards, wiring devices, lighting fixtures, lamps, and grounding. RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: Install, maintain and repair all commercial building electrical, digital, analog, and related systems. Will have knowledge & experience of building automation systems and be capable of all calibrations required with the system. Will be required to perform other trades work. Will work overtime during scheduled preventive maintenance shutdowns, emergencies, and other workload demands as determined by the need of the business.

Requirements

Possess current active State of PA electrical license or Journeyman equivalent in electrical installation and maintenance, with a minimum of six years' experience.
5 years of Field Experience, trade school, or apprenticeship
Electrical certification to a minimum of 480 Volts
Will have full knowledge of the National Electrical Code, local codes and building standards, and the ability to interpret such codes.
Must be able to work independently or with supervision and read and work from blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Must be familiar with the safe handling and use of hand tools and power hand tools, as well as the safe use of hand trucks, dollies, lifts, and other personnel lifts.
Ability to carry an 8’ ladder and work from ladders and lifts.
Knowledgeable and compliant with OSHA safety practices for electrical high voltage equipment, high and low-pressure vessels, and other motor-driven automatic operation machinery.
Possesses the ability to work with and communicate with all levels of management to secure cooperation for performing maintenance, repairs, and alterations.
Ability to interact productively with outside contractors/vendors.
Valid Drivers License.

Responsibilities

Performs electrical work required for installation and maintenance of equipment, systems, and facilities, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturers’ specifications.
Performs preventive maintenance on and repairs electrical distribution systems equipment, including generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, BAS alarm systems, UPS, and lighting systems.
Installs and modifies 110/208/277/480-volt circuits for computer circuits, copiers, specialized equipment, motor, and motor control systems, lighting control systems, low voltage control circuits, and energy-efficient lighting.
Makes standard computations relating to load requirements to determine wiring and electrical equipment.
Performs electrical repairs of starters, switches, receptacles, and wiring.
Performs relamping and/or repairs of light fixtures.
Installs and traces wire pull for phone and data drops.
Stays abreast of changes (safety and code) in the field through seminars and other educational means.
Inspects operation, maintains, and repairs control system throughout the complex.
Installing or repairing any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment.
Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
Locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
Working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
Using a variety of electricians’ hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.
Responds to emergency situations, troubleshoot, and repairs electrical problems; will carry a shop radio for rapid response.
Assists other staff to troubleshoot equipment problems as required.
Comply with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company and client standards.
Must be a team player committed to working in a quality environment.
Willingly perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as requested.
May be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth above to address business needs and changing business practices.