Electrician

U.S. Facilities • Philadelphia, PA

101d

About The Position

U.S. Facilities, Inc., a consolidated facility management service, is seeking an Electrician in Philadelphia. The Electrician's responsibility includes the operation, replacement, repair and maintenance of all electrical power and lighting systems including, but not limited to transformers, switches, circuit breakers, motor controllers, panelboards, wiring devices, lighting fixtures, lamps and grounding.

Requirements

• Possess current active State of PA electrical license or Journeyman equivalent in electrical installation and maintenance, with minimum of six years experience.
• 5 years of Field Experience, trade school or apprenticeship.
• Electrical certification to a minimum of 480 Volts.
• Full knowledge of the National Electrical code, local codes and building standards and the ability to interpret such codes.
• Ability to work independently or with supervision and read and work from blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Familiar with the safe handling and use of hand tools and power hand tools, as well as the safe use of hand trucks, dollies and 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.
• Possess 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 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair all commercial building electrical, digital, analog and related systems.
• Perform electrical work required for installation and maintenance of equipment, systems and facilities, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturers' specifications.
• Perform preventive maintenance on and repairs electrical distribution systems equipment, including generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, BAS alarm systems, UPS and lighting systems.
• Electrical installation of Main Building Activation Kits, including telephone (analog & digital), IBM token ring, duplex branch circuits and fiber optic connections.
• Install and modify 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.
• Make standard computations relating to load requirements to determine wiring and electrical equipment.
• Perform electrical repairs of starters, switches, receptacles and wiring.
• Perform re-lamping and/or repairs of light fixtures.
• Install and trace wire pull for phone and data drops.
• Stay abreast of changes (safety and code) in the field through seminars and other educational means.
• Inspect operation, maintain and repair control system throughout the complex.
• Utilize client work order tracking system to initiate electrical work for scheduled and unscheduled jobs, develop materials lists for ordering by supervisor, and sign off on work orders.
• Respond to emergency situations, troubleshoot and repair electrical problems; will carry a shop radio for rapid response.
• Assist 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Matching 401K
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees