Trades Specialist (Electrician)

About the role

SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for Trades Specialist - Electrician position. The Trades Specialist - Electricians share responsibility of all campus electrical systems, and equipment maintenance and repair. This specific position is contingent permanent.

Job Functions

• Performs journey level electrical work and supervises others in the repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems and equipment, following applicable electric code regulations and safety procedures
• Operates, troubleshoots, and maintains/repairs the campus utility systems including generators, HVAC equipment, fire alarms, and building management systems
• Effectively uses and procures parts, operator/repair manuals, and performs/recommends possible repair solutions
• Documents and reports repair and maintenance needs including detailed sketches and part orders and oversees or performs repairs to completion
• Gives verbal instructions and/or demonstrates proper and safe methods of performing electrical work and the use of electrician tools and equipment
• Executes, observes, and/or inspects work while in progress. Ensures that the job is done properly and that electrical codes are followed
• Keeps accurate and detailed records of all generator maintenance, inspection and testing as required by EPA, DEC, and Facilities & Planning
• Performs basic generator (diesel/natural gas) troubleshooting tasks, including but not limited to oil, battery, exhaust pipe, starter, and cooling system component changes. Troubleshoots and repairs of AC & DC electrical equipment including transfer switch repairs, coil and relay replacements, load testing and identifying connected loads
• Coordinates and performs routinely scheduled load tests with campus departments and outside vendors as needed
• Coordinates or performs corrective and preventive maintenance to components of the generator system

Requirements

• Working knowledge of electrical theory as applied to the electrical trades
• Working knowledge of practices and techniques of the electrical trade
• Working knowledge of the mathematics of the electrical trades
• Working knowledge of applicable standards and electrical code regulations
• As assigned, working knowledge of the operation and repair of digital timing devices used in traffic control signal systems
• Basic knowledge of electronic theory and practice as applied to the electrical trades
• Assigned, working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the facility governing the activities of persons for whom the State has custody or responsibility under the supervision of an Electrician
• Absolutely required: Strong AC electrical background required. Demonstrated three phase AC electrical background necessary including use of test equipment
• Demonstrated ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Demonstrated experience to diagnose various mechanical and electrical equipment failures and recommend possible solutions
• Demonstrated experience to comprehend and effectively use parts, operator, and repair manuals
• Willing to participate in training necessary to operate and maintain all equipment related to this position
• Previous successful experience and/or technical training with generator maintenance and repair program
• Basic computer skills for work orders and PM schedules
• Available for scheduled and unscheduled overtime to support 24/7 utility responsibilities
• Knowledge or ability to obtain it to maintain all equipment related to this trade
• Work in a diverse college community in a team-oriented environment
• Obtain Asbestos Supervisor Certification within six (6) months of hire

Qualifications

• Non-competitive: Four years of full-time experience in electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrical training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program. Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of "C" or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
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