Trades Specialist - Electrical (+ up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus)

Summary

VCU's Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire a Trades Specialist - Electrical in Facilities Operations.

The Trades Specialist utilizes knowledge of the Electrical trade to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building infrastructure ensuring efficient operation of Zone facilities; provides exemplary customer service to all faculty, staff, and students supporting the University's mission of teaching, high-impact research, and creative expression; identifies and documents system deficiencies using diagnostic tools and advise management of tasks requiring priority attention; provides quality workmanship and service to maximize system availability and minimize unscheduled downtime

Benefits include:

• 28 days of annual paid leave
• 16 days of annual holiday leave
• Competitive health benefits package commences within 30 days of employment
• Paid training
• Retirement offered through Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition waiver with up to 2 classes per semester (6 credits)
• Parental and Care Giver Leave

Minimum Hiring Standards

• Several years experience in commercial/institutional electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Ability to diagnose, repair, service, and install a wide variety of electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to supervision, other employees, and customers
• Knowledge of appropriate building codes
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and power equipment
• Electrical or HVAC courses I, II, III, code classes, basic and advanced training, or equivalent combination of experience and trade/craft training
  
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education/experience
• Virginia Driver's License required
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Hiring Standards

• Working knowledge of other trades

Required Licensure/Certifications

• State of Virginia Journeyman Electrical License required, or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment
• Virginia Driver's License required

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

Physical Demands & Activities

Light Lifting (<20 lbs): Essential
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): Essential
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): Essential
Pushing/Pulling: Essential
Standing: Essential
Sitting: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Essential
Walking: Essential
Climbing: Essential
Reaching: Essential
Bending: Essential

Environmental Conditions

Extreme heat/cold: Essential
Extreme Noise: Essential
Vibrations: Essential
Fumes: Essential
Mists/gases: Essential

Emotional Demands

Fast pace: Essential
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Marginal
Frequent Change: Essential

Mental/Sensory Demands

Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential

Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

ORP Eligible: No

VCU Slotting: Electrician FM 1-3 (17041-17043)

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 ($24.03/hr - $28.84/hr) + up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus



Position Details:

Department: Facilities Management, Facilities Operations
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt