Maintenance Electrician

Aquinas College • East Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Electrician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on various types of equipment and carries out minor building improvements and repairs in campus buildings, using basic mechanical, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC skills. The role performs electrical and telephone system work on campus, including repairs and new installations, and may perform some refrigeration and air-conditioning repairs while receiving advanced training.

The position has no direct supervision other than occasional student help. It requires working with a wide variety of people and roles, with frequent contact with students and employees across departments. The electrician is expected to make decisions and solve most problems independently, without consulting a supervisor.

Aquinas College is an inclusive educational community rooted in Catholic and Dominican traditions. It emphasizes liberal arts education, career preparation, leadership and service, lifelong learning, and sustainability. Employees and supervisors are expected to identify ways each position can advance sustainability and to follow the College Service Statement, which emphasizes quality, accountability, cooperation, professionalism, responsiveness, excellence, and respect.

Requirements

• Two-year certificate; a skills test may be required to determine proficiency in the listed skills.
• Five years of experience in a trade or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Valid Michigan vehicle operator's license with a good driving record.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and stay abreast of new technology.
• Ability to make decisions and solve most problems independently without consulting supervision.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people and positions.

Nice To Haves

• Journeyman electrician's license.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance as indicated by the Preventive Maintenance program.
• Perform corrective maintenance and building improvements.
• Conduct daily rounds using checklists and promptly take corrective action on deficiencies.
• Record work requests, including time spent and materials used.
• Perform general plumbing, electrical, and HVAC preventive and corrective maintenance, including assembly, installation, and testing.
• Repair and install electrical equipment and systems, including motors, switches, and outlets.
• Repair and install exterior campus lighting.
• Perform some refrigeration and air-conditioning repairs.
• Assist other physical plant personnel as needed.
• Perform automotive maintenance, including lubrication, oil and oil-filter changes, and other minor repairs.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed to maintain a clean and safe working environment; clean sewer lines, plugged stools, and drains when necessary.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Repair and install telephone equipment and lines as needed to maintain college-owned equipment.
• Work with occasional student help and interact frequently with students and employees across departments.
• Identify ways the position can advance sustainability in the employment experience.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous paid vacation each year.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick time.
• Short-term disability.
• College-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Free tuition at Aquinas for employees and their dependents after one year of full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree