ELECTRICIAN

About the Role

To perform complex electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, fixtures and wiring.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install control and distribution apparatus, including switches, relays and circuit breaker panels, fastening them in place with screws or bolts.
• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, using hand tools.
• Cut, thread, bind and route conduit lines, and pull wire through conduit by means of fish tape.
• Dismantle and repair equipment, replacing defective wires, motor brushes, condensers and burned out fuses.
• Test continuity of electrical circuits in installed or repaired equipment, using electrical measuring instruments.
• Analyze malfunctions of electrical equipment, using ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter drawings and visual inspection.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities, including periodic visual inspections, taping frayed or exposed wires and securing loose connections.
• Cut or bore through walls, ceilings or partitions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, circuit diagrams and job specifications.
• Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.
• Install and operate public address equipment and temporary lines for electrical services.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school and specialized training in electrical work.
• State of Michigan Journeyman or Master's Electrical license.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
• Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials involved in electrical work.
• Reasonable knowledge of the maintenance requirements of electrical equipment, fixtures and devices.
• Reasonable manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Reasonable experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and devices.
• Must fulfill the necessary requirements to drive a University vehicle.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to use computer, or other electronic devices, for email, communications, report preparation, work order system, and various other reporting tasks.
• Familiarity and advanced troubleshooting skills with electrical technical systems including VFD Data recorder technical skills, Variable Frequency Drives, Battery Inverter Power Systems (UPS & IPS) and Motor Controls.

Schedule

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

The selected candidates might be asked to be on-call, work overtime, and respond to after hours emergencies.

Additional Information

Facilities and Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.