Electrician (Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30am to 3:30pm, RDO: Sun-Mon)

Barnard College•New York City, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Manager of Facilities Operations, the Electrician has responsibility for plant maintenance and operation in addition to the testing, inspecting, maintenance, installation and troubleshooting of all electrical systems for the College.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety procedures for working on ladders scaffolds and lifts.
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations as it may pertain to OSHA standards.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff
Ability to multi-task in a time sensitive environment
High school diploma, GED or equivalent; Trade or vocational school graduate with New York City Electrical Code & NFPA 70E certificate.
Three year’s experience in trades; electricians’ apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training.
Understanding of safe working practices and procedures.
Ability to utilize lock out-tag out procedures for all energy sources (electrical, thermal, hydraulic, hydronic).
Ability to demonstrate and safely operate all hand tools, power tools, fittings, materials, measuring instruments and meters , and equipment utilized by facilities and repair.
Knowledge of and/or training on the following: General OSHA standards and requirements, Use of portable fire extinguisher, Hazardous waste awareness, Asbestos hazards and safety, Hot work permits, Confined space entry procedures, Lock-out/Tag-out procedures, Description and use of fire stopping materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Higher Education

Responsibilities

Install, repair, replace and maintain electrical wiring systems and components, equipment and apparatus in or on buildings and structures in accordance with New York City Electrical Code & NFPA 70E.
Work in conjunction with other trades on preventative maintenance and servicing of electrical equipment and systems.
Estimate materials needed and record time and materials expended on each work order.
Inspect and troubleshoot high and low voltage electrical circuits, communication and signals on various controls for equipment and lighting.
Troubleshoot, identify and isolate defects in wiring, switches, circuits, motors and other electrical equipment, using appropriate testing equipment.
Examine and test elements of electrical systems to locate faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections and worn motor brushes.
Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators and other elements of electrical systems, fixtures and appliances.
Knowledge of backup power and functions such as UPS systems, Transfer switches and generation function with the ability to identify faults and proper function.
Ability to repair broken circuits; knowledge of proper wire gauges and types.
Ability to run and terminate new wiring.
Replace defective equipment parts such as gears, bushings and bearings and other related parts.
Perform work tasks, report deficiencies, and maintain and complete daily records of labor and materials used during work tasks.
Continually and urgently communicate with supervisor regarding any apparent operational deficiencies or system malfunctions.
Must perform any duties assigned in an emergency as determined by management.
Ability to interpret diagrams, blueprints and ladder diagram electrical schematics.
Perform applicable electrical calculations.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.