Electrician

To maintain, repair, and install electrical, fire, and security alarm systems and components and provide general maintenance services.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:**

- **?**Maintain, repair, and install power distribution systems; may include distribution and branch panels, feeders, branch wiring, lighting fixtures, wiring devices, motors, starters, and controls.

- Maintain, repair, and install basic communication and specialty systems; may include fire alarms, smoke detectors, and emergency lighting.

- Analyze malfunctioning of electrical equipment and systems using ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, drawings, and visual inspection.

- Perform preventative maintenance of electrical equipment; may include alarm tests and documentation.

- Order needed parts and materials.

- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, sketches, technical manuals, and job specifications.

- Replace and/or install lights and bulbs.

**RELATED DUTIES:**

- Assist other maintenance personnel as required.

- Perform general maintenance duties as assigned.

- Conduct rounds inspections and emergency service calls on campus.

- Estimate time and repair costs.

- Complete daily log sheet.

- Repair and/or build cabinets, benches, planters, etc.

- Other duties as assigned.

**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:**

Assignments and administrative supervision are received from the Assistant Vice President and/or his designee(s).

**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:**

May be responsible for student employees assigned to them.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician License, Masters license preferred.

- Four years job-related experience.

- Valid Michigan Driver License.

- Knowledge of electrical, maintenance, and carpentry equipment, tools, materials, systems, and work methods.

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and instructional manuals.

- Ability to effectively communicate with others and maintain good working relations with supervisors, co-workers, and the University community.

- Ability to work alone or as member of a team, perform job duties within scheduled time limits, and adapt to rounds and emergency scheduling.

- Ability to compile, maintain, and process reports and records.

- Ability to follow and apply both routine and specific electrical system safety procedures.

- Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, based on specific situation.

- Ability to begin and follow through with the task(s) or plan identified in the job description, and to take the first step in performance of those duties and responsibilities.

- Reporting of facilities or grounds maintenance needs which are observed.

- Ability to physically lift, carry, push, and/or pull electrical and maintenance tools, equipment, supplies, may include ladders, lumber, tools, etc.

- Ability to physically stand, walk, climb, maintain one's balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and handle while performing job duties.

- Ability to pass job-related physical examination, skill test, and/or State/Federal mandated training, licensing, and/or certification requirements, within a reasonable period of time.

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

**WORKING CONDITIONS:**

Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental changes.

Subject to potential hazards such as electrical currents, moving parts, high places, and power tools.

Req 1893

**About SVSU:**

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