Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical) (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Windham, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU), a public liberal arts university in Willimantic, Connecticut, is hiring a Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical). This position independently performs a full range of highly skilled electrical equipment and systems maintenance and repair. The work includes maintaining university grounds and may involve snow removal, events, and athletic fields. The employee applies standard electrical trade practices and codes, communicates orally and in writing, prepares estimates and shop records, and uses computer software. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU or State of Connecticut employees. The role involves installing and repairing electrical systems and equipment, performing safety testing, keeping records, estimating labor and materials, and coordinating with other operating units or outside contacts as needed. Duties may also include assisting with high-voltage work, operating heavy equipment, or responding to fire or crash emergencies at state-owned airports. The position may require physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity. Work conditions may include lifting moderate to heavy weights; using respirators and safety goggles; and exposure to injury risks, extreme weather, or environmental conditions. Hazardous-materials training may be required. Applicants must have four years of experience in electrical trade tasks, including two years performing skilled electrical trades. Certain education or specified work experience may substitute for these requirements. Preferred qualifications include a Connecticut E-1 or E-2 license and prior experience with high-voltage work and fire alarm systems. Depending on the appointing authority, incumbents may be required to obtain and retain relevant licenses, permits, or certifications.

Requirements

Four years of experience performing tasks in the electrical trade.
Two of the four years of general experience must have involved performing skilled electrical trades.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods, and electrical trade practices.
Interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prepare estimates, keep shop records, and use computer software.
Incumbents may be required by the appointing authority to possess or acquire and retain appropriate current licenses, permits, and certifications.
Adequate physical strength, stamina, agility, and visual and auditory acuity to perform the duties; a physical examination may be required.
May be required to complete hazardous-materials training, such as asbestos, PCB, or PFAS training, consistent with EPA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Connecticut E-1 or E-2 electrical license.
Previous experience working with high voltage and fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

Perform highly skilled electrical work in accordance with standard trade practices and codes.
Lay out and install electrical conduit for power and lighting.
Repair electrical motors, controllers, switchboard panels, traffic lights, lights, power circuits, ventilating fans, electronic counting and traffic control devices, intercommunication systems, and electrical generators.
Install open and concealed wiring and lighting fixtures.
Maintain and repair unit heaters, fans, building-maintenance machines and equipment, gas pumps, refrigeration units, diesel-electric generators, movable bridges, and fire alarm systems.
Repair relays and switches and rewire motors.
Bend pipes and install, repair, and maintain oil burners.
Perform safety testing of electrical equipment and maintain required records.
Perform pole work.
Estimate time and personnel requirements and determine and obtain materials for assigned tasks.
Diagnose failures and perform drilling and patching to facilitate installations, as needed.
Assist with high-voltage work, as needed.
Perform duties related to similar trade areas, as required.
Liaise with other operating units and outside contacts, as needed.
Operate heavy equipment, as needed.
Respond to fire or crash emergencies at state-owned airports, as needed.
Maintain university grounds, including snow removal and work related to events and athletic fields.
Perform related duties as required.