Electrician II - Health Sciences Center

About the role

The department of Facilities Management at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Electrician II position at the Health Sciences Center facilities.

Responsibilities

• Works from blueprints and specifications and in conjunction with supervisor, architects, engineers, factory representatives, installs and maintains equipment unique to each electrical project.
• Provides electrical power for signal circuits and equipment such as fire alarms, telecom, computers, P.A. systems, TV, satellite, audio visual, etc.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, inspects, electrical conduit, tubing, surface raceways and accessories, buss ducts, and cable trays of all types, sizes, and styles.
• Builds, installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and/or repairs motors, motor controls, motor control centers, and interfaces with all necessary external equipment such as fire alarms, computers, safety devices, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, programmable and digital controls or equipment.
• Installs, operates, inspects and repairs high voltage distribution equipment inside and outside the building and makes cable splices in underground applications, manholes, vaults, tunnels, and distribution equipment.
• Installs, maintains, operates, and repairs emergency power systems such as generators, transfer switches, battery backup (UPS) systems, emergency lighting, etc.
• Performs functional and operational testing using electronic test equipment and meters.
• Operates equipment to include motorized and hydraulic benders, wire pulling winches, core drills, hydraulic punching tools, portable and stationary saws and drills, vacuum and pressure operated systems.
• Utilizes truck-mounted lift bucket.
• Set-up systems, develop layouts, develop program and purchase components for fire alarm protection to support renovation projects in laboratories, large office complexes, access areas and classrooms in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Install, fabricate or modify fire protection equipment, wiring and devices working from blueprints, schematics and specifications and in conjunction with architects engineers, and/or factory representatives unique to each project.
• Install and modify building equipment utilizing electronic controls.
• Design, fabricate, install, and modify instrumentation equipment and electronic controls to support research projects and /or as teaching aids.
• Maintain, document and initiate electronic and/or mechanical repairs of all classes of electronic equipment which will include modifications and calibrations as necessary.
• Performs preventative maintenance, functional and operational testing using electronic test equipment and meters.
• Maintain and repair and modify instrumentation equipment and electronic controls to support research projects and /or as teaching aids.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and document necessary record keeping as required by regulating authorities in regards to fire and life safety.
• When on the job site individual is expected to work craft, coordinate with assigned non-craft individuals and complete task without close supervision utilizing blueprints and technical expertise.

Requirements

• Valid WV state electrical license (journeyman) preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two (2) years experience in one of the following:
• Two years of electrical experience
• Completion of an associate degree as an electrical technician
• Completion of a 2 year accredited vocational electrical program

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of Electrical applications and systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer.
• Demonstrated ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people in a stressful environment.
• Demonstrated ability to have excellent eye to hand coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to hear and interpret sounds in the work area and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work in hot or cold areas such as steam tunnels and exterior tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to use mechanical and electrical troubleshooting techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well utilizing both written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform all assigned related tasks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical terms related to electrical/mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi-craft personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Safety/PPE equipment and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to use diagnostic test equipment and tools.

Physical Effort

• Stooping, walking, standing, crouching in very confined areas.
• Climbing ladders, scaffolds, mechanical lifts and platforms at various heights and levels.
• Lifting and carrying over 50 pounds.

Pay

Pay Grade: 14
Hours: 7am - 3pm

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• A 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs