Electrician | Connecticut College - Military Veterans

Under the direction of the Mechanical Trades Manager, perform highly skilled trades duties in a variety of electrical trade work. Performs skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring the application of trade skills, codes, and standard trade practices of College facilities and equipment. Makes estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks; keeps necessary records; performs duties related to the trade or trade areas as required.

These positions are categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays).

These positions also require participation in the Weekly On-Call Rotation Schedule; when assigned to the on-call rotation, calls must be responded to during the on-call assignment within 15 minutes.

1. Works under the limited supervision of a Building Trades Manager

2. Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with national and local codes and standard trade practices.

3. Lays out and installs electrical conduit for power and lighting.

4. Makes repairs to electrical motors, controllers, switchboard panels, lights, power circuits, ventilating fans, intercommunication systems and electrical generators.

5. Installs open and concealed wiring and lighting fixtures.

6. Maintains and repairs unit heaters, fans, building maintenance machines and equipment, gas pumps, refrigeration units, diesel electric generators, fire alarm systems, etc.

7. Repairs relays and switches; rewires motors; bends pipes; installs, repairs and maintains oil burners.

8. Performs necessary safety testing of electrical equipment and keeps required records; performs pole work; may diagnose failures and repair drilling and patching to facilitate installations; may assist in high voltage work.

9. Assure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and with applicable federal, state and local codes, regulations and requirements

10. Confer with members of the College community to resolve problems in a pleasant and respectful manner.

11. Operate a service vehicle as required to perform duties.

1. Must maintain at least an E2 license

2. Four (4) years of general experience in a particular trade area.

3. A combination of education and experience that provides a demonstrated knowledge of skilled electrical principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment.

4. Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.

5. Ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records, interpret and read blueprints.

6. Ability to utilize computer software ( CMMS ).

7. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license. Robust benefits package which includes paid time off, retirement contribution, affordable medical and dental packages.