Journeyman Electrician

Northwood University•Midland, MI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Journeyman Electrician performs skilled maintenance in electrical work in accordance with the employee’s area of certification. The scope of work may extend beyond that certification area. The role also includes routine maintenance and participation in the snow-removal plan, including shoveling and salting. The employee must be available to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed. The description also lists maintenance duties involving plumbing, heating, pipe fitting, water systems, fixtures, equipment and supplies, work orders, and computer-based administrative tasks. The employee performs other duties as assigned. Northwood University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution focused on managerial and entrepreneurial education, with a residential campus in Midland, Michigan, as well as online and international programs.

Requirements

Valid unrestricted Michigan driver’s license.
Two or more years as an electrician apprentice.
Certification of good health signed by a licensed physician.
High school diploma or equivalent, unless further specified in the area of certification.
Journeyman Electrician Certification.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Aptitude for successfully completing the characteristic job duties.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and other Northwood University personnel.
Promptly report to work fully ready to work during the assigned shift.
Ability to accept supervision and carry out instructions.
Ability to perform computer functions, including time-record entry, work-order processing, email retrieval, and use of vendor and product-research websites.
Ability and willingness to respond 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Ability to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled electrical maintenance in accordance with the area of certification; work may extend beyond that area.
Participate in the snow-removal plan, including shoveling, salting, and other procedures.
Perform routine maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Department Supervisor.
Perform preventive maintenance on fixtures, including clearing clogged drain lines and repairing or replacing faucets and other fixtures.
Troubleshoot and maintain electronic circuit boards on fixtures.
Read meters and report water usage.
Install and maintain pipes and fittings, including assembly, cutting, threading, and Victaulic grooving.
Repair and replace plumbing, heating, and pipe-fitting systems, including high-pressure steam, hot-water heating, and drainage systems.
Maintain culinary water systems and test and repair backflow prevention devices.
Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies, order replacement materials, complete associated forms, and repair damaged or broken equipment.
Prioritize duties and determine methods of repair.
Enter time records and process daily work orders using a computer.
Retrieve college email, use vendor websites, and research new-product websites.
Respond to work needs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.