Electrician (Temporary)

About the role

Medgar Evers College (MEC), a nationally recognized leader in urban-serving education, is one of twenty-five colleges within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Named for civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers (1925–1963), the College's mission is to develop and maintain high-quality, professional, career-oriented undergraduate degree programs in the context of liberal education. Located in Central Brooklyn, MEC was established in 1970 with a mandate to meet the educational and social needs of the Central Brooklyn community, currently enrolling 7,000 students in degree programs. The College is committed to student-centered education and advancing knowledge through scholarly research.

This is a temporary full-time Electrician assignment to assist with electrical maintenance, repairs, installations, and related work throughout the College's facilities. Temporary appointments are renewed quarterly for a maximum of one year; temporary service is not an assurance of continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical systems, wiring, fixtures, and equipment throughout the College's buildings.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and identify causes of malfunctions.
• Repair and replace switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
• Install and maintain interior and exterior lighting systems as needed.
• Assist with electrical maintenance and repairs involving panels, circuits, and related equipment.
• Respond to electrical service requests and assist with urgent repairs as directed.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Inspect electrical installations and report potential hazards, damaged components, or other safety concerns.
• Assist with electrical installations and minor renovation projects throughout the College.
• Use electrical tools, testing equipment, and materials safely and appropriately.
• Follow established safety procedures, applicable electrical codes, and College maintenance guidelines.
• Coordinate with Facilities staff and other trades to complete maintenance and repair assignments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area and properly store tools and equipment.
• Document completed work and report outstanding repairs or additional maintenance needs to the designated supervisor.
• Perform other electrical-related duties within the scope of the assignment as directed by the supervisor.
• Install, repair, replace, and maintain electric wiring systems and components, equipment, and apparatus in accordance with the New York City Electrical Code, pertinent plans, specifications, and job orders.
• Install, repair, replace, and maintain electric wiring and equipment, traffic signals, and controllers.
• Install raceways and electrical conductors.
• Conduct tests on existing installations to determine faults and make necessary repairs.
• Keep job and other records.
• In the temporary absence of the supervisor, may perform the duties of that position.
• Supervise assigned personnel.
• When assigned as a special electrician: obtain permits for electrical work, conduct and/or witness tests on electrical wiring systems, equipment, and/or appliances; prepare applications, reports, notices, and other documents; prepare required sketches, drawings, and layouts.

Requirements

• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician acquired within the last fifteen years; or
• At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician acquired within the last fifteen years and sufficient satisfactory experience as an electrician's helper, apprentice electrician, or training in the electrical field acquired in an approved trade, technical, or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. (Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such experience, apprentice training, or training in the electrical field.)

Note: For appointment to certain positions, candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York, which must be maintained for the duration of employment. For assignment as a special electrician, candidates must possess and maintain the license(s) and/or certificate(s) required to perform those duties.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $68.71 (FLSA non-exempt).

Benefits

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification, including pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work-hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet eligibility criteria.

Schedule

Full-time, temporary assignment. Appointments are renewed quarterly for a maximum of one year.

Job ID: 33016 | Location: Medgar Evers College | Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary