Trades Specialist (Electrician)

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trades Specialist (Electrician) will be responsible for performing maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, installation and repair of campus electrical systems. This position requires a strong commitment to safety and the ability to perform physical tasks associated with the role. The electrician will also support the HVAC Department with all electrical needs, including testing, adjusting, and maintaining control equipment for heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems. Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing lighting fixtures, testing electrical systems, installing controls and distribution apparatus, and working with conduit and electrical hardware. A thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and NFPA-70E is required, along with the ability to read blueprints and campus standards. This is an essential position, requiring the ability to report to work during emergencies.

Requirements

Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better.
Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Candidate must be able to perform the physical tasks of the position such as bending, lifting/moving up to 50 pounds, stretching and climbing.
Must have the ability to work in confined spaces and from a ladder, scaffolding or man lift over ten feet in height.
Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
Applicants must submit their operator’s license number on their application form for a motor vehicle check.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
At time of submission, candidates must include all relevant work experience and training/education information.
Verifiable proof of credentials as stated above are the responsibility of the applicant. Please be prepared to document proof of qualifications with application.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED.
Maintenance experience with electrical systems in a large commercial or institutional setting.

Responsibilities

Performing maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, installation and repair of campus electrical systems.
Consistently maintaining and demonstrating a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of University assets and employees.
Physically able to work from ladders, scaffolds, man-lifts and boom trucks.
Ability to work outside in all different types of weather conditions.
Ability to work overtime and respond to campus electrical outages during the off hours.
Supporting the HVAC Department with all electrical needs.
Inspect electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair, and to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code.
Plan layout and install and repair wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.
Test, adjust, calibrate, and maintain a wide variety of control equipment, including central heating plant controls’ building heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment; and for a wide variety of other equipment and systems.
Detect hazards and needs for adjustments or replacements.
Inspect, maintain, and repair various types of indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, 120 volt to 277 volt.
Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using a test device such as a multimeter.
Install controls and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.
Understanding and proficient in safe work practices, including LOTO (lockout / Tagout), fall protection, and personal protection equipment.
Plan, layout and Install conduit, junction boxes and all other electrical hardware necessary for conductor distribution.
Install and maintain motors, circuit breakers, and other electrical equipment.
Using the knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA-70E, read and review drawings, blueprints, and campus standards.
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.