Lead Electrician- AZ- Campus Facilities

Midwestern University • Glendale, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Electrician is responsible for the overall completion of routine and non-routine electrical work for the academic campus, clinics, and student housing. The Lead Electrician provides management and leadership to a dynamic team of electricians, special systems technicians, and equipment technicians. This position reports to the Supervisor of Engineering Services. The hours of this position are Monday- Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.

Requirements

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Must have at least 6 years of experience in electrical/electronic installation, maintenance & repair is required.
• Must have valid driver’s license is required.
• Must demonstrate and possess a high degree of technical proficiency in planning, installing, and repairing electrical systems and electrical equipment.
• Must have excellent communication skills and a consistent track record of prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Must possess leadership skills and ability to supervise a dynamic team.
• Ability and willingness to maintain regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Regular, in-person, predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a one year certificate from college or technical school, apprenticeship from an Electrical Contractor Employer or an Associate’s degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year College/Technical school are desired.
• Experience in the installation, maintenance & repair of fire alarm and access control systems is desired.
• Experience in installation of low-voltage cabling (CAT6, CAT6E, single-mode fiber) is desired.
• Excel knowledge is desired.

Responsibilities

• Leads electricians by demonstrating high degree of technical proficiency in planning, installing, and repairing electrical systems and electrical equipment.
• Uses effective project management and communication skills to ensure projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Communicates effectively in group settings to coordinate project and routine work.
• Exhibits accountability for meeting group work assignment deadlines.
• Demonstrates ability to coordinate work in team settings.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to lower-level electricians.
• Schedules, assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work performed by assigned electricians and technicians.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical circuits/systems campus-wide.
• Reads and interprets electrical blueprints and wire diagrams.
• Bends, cuts, and installs EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) and the other various types of electrical conduit such as IMC and rigid conduit.
• Installs and terminates electrical conductors for various electrical circuits.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical transformers, distribution panels, circuit breakers, switches, receptacles, junction boxes, interior/exterior lighting fixtures and emergency lighting systems.
• Utilizes electrical hand tools such as needle nose pliers, diagonal wire cutters, linesmen pliers, and other electrical hand tools.
• Utilizes various electrical test equipment such as multi-meters, circuit tracers, amp-meters and other electrical test equipment to diagnose electrical circuit failures.
• Responsible for monitoring and accomplishing all assigned electrical repair work orders.
• Performs/assists in the maintenance and repair of plumbing, structural and HVAC systems as assigned.
• Performs/assists in the installation, maintenance, and repair of special systems such as access control, fire alarm, emergency broadcast systems and other special systems as assigned.
• Performs/assists in the installation of low-voltage cabling, including CAT6, CAT6A, and single-mode fiber.
• Performs/assists special events and classroom setups as assigned.
• Performs after-hours, weekends and holidays standby duty as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• life insurance
• short/long term disability
• pet insurance
• flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account
• competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days
• 403(b) retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• child care subsidy reimbursement program
• identity theft protection
• employee assistance program
• wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED