Senior Electrician

The University of Memphis • Memphis, TN

3d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs activities related to installing, troubleshooting, and repairing University electrical systems. This is a readvertisement; current applicants need not reapply.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED
• Journeyman Electrician license
• Five (5) years of journeyman level experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical systems in large commercial, industrial or intuitional facilities.
• Requires a valid driver’s license
• Ability to respond to after normal hours emergencies occasionally.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Acts as senior advisor to shop supervisor, electrical engineer, shop personnel and Physical Plant Administration; assists shop supervisor as needed to provide training to personnel.
• Coordinates the activities of electrical contractors performing work on campus; inspects and approves electrical contractors’ work; ensures that contractor and in-house work complies with applicable codes and Physical Plant and University policies.
• Inspects, test, services, and repairs, emergency electrical generators and elevators as necessary.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Plans and estimates electrical projects for review by electrical engineer.
• Troubleshoots electrical systems to locate and correct problems; installs and connects new systems including wiring, conduit, fuses, control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance work on electrical equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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