Utility Craftsman Senior/Electrical Apprentice, Facilities Services (1688)

Idaho State University

20d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

To perform and direct advanced journey-level and master-level construction, building trades and mechanical work in multiple areas of responsibility related to constructing facilities and maintaining associated systems and equipment; perform related work. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the electrical team while progressing toward journeyman status. Upon successful completion of the required qualifications, the position is intended to transition to a full electrician role. Candidates must be enrolled in, or commit to enrolling in, an electrical apprenticeship program within six (6) months of the date of hire. This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of: Construction and building trades work.
Considerable knowledge of: Construction methods.
Experience: Operating, transporting and maintaining equipment associated with construction and building trades and grounds maintenance.
Experience: Placing and finishing concrete.
Experience: Performing rough and finish carpentry.
Experience: Performing maintenance plumbing and electrical work.
Experience: Reading/interpreting plans, specifications and blueprints.
Experience: Using and maintaining building trades hand and power tools.
Experience: Providing construction and trades direction and training to others.
Experience: Evaluating the construction and trades performance of others.
Experience: Identifying, procuring and organizing materials and equipment necessary for construction projects.
Valid driver's license.
Respond to emergency call-backs.
Successful completion of both a physical exam, including cardiopulmonary function testing and chest x-ray, as well as a respirator fit test.

Responsibilities

Administrative. Typical duties: Consults with supervisors in the review of project plans and blueprints; reports on the results of on-site inspections of projects to evaluate progress, compliance with plans, quality of construction; consults on modifications as necessary; coordinates some aspects of project activities with utility companies, property owners, contractors, regulatory agencies and consulting engineers; activities involve computing, checking, and verifying quantities and quality of materials, costs and contractor or supplier payments; directs others in one or more phases of construction projects; may include evaluating work and providing input into performance appraisals.
Construction. Typical duties: performs and directs others in: construction and maintenance of buildings, storage sheds, garages, bridges, airport runways and hangers and similar facilities and structures; forms and pours foundation and flatwork concrete; remodels offices and building walls, installs sheetrock and siding, painting and any other construction duty required to complete the project; operates equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, dump truck, excavator, tractor/trailer transport, forklift, roller compactor, dozer and related heavy construction equipment; designs items to be built or fabricated of metal, wood or other construction materials; selects appropriate type and installs and maintains pipe for pressure and drain waterworks systems; reads plans and blueprints; uses transit and level and performs paraprofessional engineering activities; may install navigation aids, runway lighting systems and non-directional beacons; may use arc and acetylene welding equipment.
Trades/maintenance. Typical duties: Performs as a leadworker in: building concrete forms, placing, finishing and repair of concrete; lays brick and block; builds and remodels wooden structures and special carpentry items; erects and repairs steel members; lays carpet; installs doors, jambs, locks and closures; builds fences; maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures, pipes, sinks, lavatories and septic tanks; installs and repairs irrigation systems, water supply and drain systems and pump stations; maintains and repairs electrical wiring, lights, ballast, switches and receptacles; plumbs natural and propane gas lines; grades parking areas; landscapes areas; directs others and performs minor tune-ups and field repairs on small engines, diesel engines, heavy equipment and hydraulic systems.
Miscellaneous. Typical duties: Keeps and reviews records and reports on progress of projects; functions as trainer and project lead worker over assistants; completes project performance reports of staff assigned; draws plans for construction and landscape use; may perform and direct asphalt patches/repairs; provides advice to other jurisdictions on the maintenance, repair and construction of facilities; establish traffic control plans; perform inspections of airport and construction sites; may work with hazardous materials; may act as a coordinator for aircraft search and rescue efforts.