ELECTRICIAN

Salary:

Minimum $44.37 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
This is a full-time appointment and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package.

The rate of pay for this Electrician position is based on the amount of Vacation hours the successful candidate selects at time of offer:

- 100 hours = $45.79 per hour
- 140 hours = $45.10 per hour
- 180 hours = $44.37 per hour

Job Summary:

University Housing is looking for an Electrician to be a part of our skilled trades team to help accomplish mission-critical projects while providing operational support for daily operations. This position works with the internal and contracted trades team throughout University Housing Facilities.

Responsibilities:

Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, equipment, and life safety and electrical control systems to ensure adequate, safe, and operable institutional facilities.

• 15% Interprets blueprints and drawings and completes electrical calculations to assess and determine specifications and to calculate the materials and equipment required. Discusses project plan with customer/client
• 10% Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs
• 50% Completes skilled electrical installations and repairs according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes in various work environments
• 10% Reviews finished projects with client/customer. Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations
• 5% Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations
• 10% Collaborates with and assists contractors as needed

Tasks:

• Completes work in occupied or vacant University Housing spaces.
• Coordinates, collaborates with, and oversees the work of vendors, outside contractors, and physical plant staff.
• Creates, promotes, and participates in a collaborative team environment.
• Drives vehicles to efficiently transport staff, move supplies, and urgently respond to emergency situations.
• Provides support and assists as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency electrical, fire alarm and other building life safety systems problems.
• Utilizes and incorporates commercial constructions techniques and materials to complete University Housing projects.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:

Required
High School Diploma and the completion of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a Electrician - Journey as defined on DWD website - https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/trades/construction-electrician.htm

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced knowledge of a variety of building science concepts
- 5+ Years of related experience
- Experience working in a university or industrial setting

License/Certification:

Required
Journeyman Electrician - WI License

Preferred
Master Electrician

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Work Schedule:

Primary schedule for this position is 7:00am - 3:30pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Schedule will be determined with finalist upon hire. Schedule alterations as operations and position expectations demand.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable


Additional Information:

A criminal background check will be conducted on finalist(s).

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

University Housing may communicate with you about your application status using a text messaging service. To opt-out please reply "STOP" to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766. Message and data rates may apply.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume within the online application system.

Online applications must be received by 11:55pm on the deadline listed. We are unable to consider incomplete application materials.

Candidates who apply for this position may be considered for other or future vacancies within this title, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.

Contact:

LaShana Miller
hr@housing.wisc.edu
608-262-2766
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Electrician(FP039)

Department(s):

A850510-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/RHF/MAINTENANCE

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

267701-CP



The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

Applications Open: Sep 23 2022 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Oct 7 2022 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time