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Electrician I/II



Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S1915P

Home Org Name

In-House Construction SC

Division Name

Assoc Vice President Facilities

Position Title

Electrician I/II

Job Class Code

ND07/08

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Two Positions Available
Level I:
Under close supervision, provides basic level skills and expertise regarding a wide array of building electrical systems and their associated components to accomplish routine maintenance, repair, and installation tasks.
Level II:
Under general supervision, provides journeyman level skills and expertise regarding a wide array of building electrical systems and their associated components to accomplish complex maintenance, repair, and installation tasks.

About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

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Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

Essential Functions

Level I:
  • Perform routine repairs on electrical system components. Test and check electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate testing instruments. Replace faulty switches, sockets, wiring, and other common 120V electrical systems components such as lighting fixtures, tubes, ballasts, receptacles, switches, circuit breakers, and occupancy sensor relays
  • Perform the installation of basic electrical system components, to include switches, outlets, lights, fans, appliances, circuit breakers, and associated wiring.
  • Assist in the execution of larger and more complex repair and installation projects involving service panels, feeders, branch circuits and specialized electrical systems such as lighting controls, generators, emergency and standby power systems, fire alarms, and motor controls.
  • Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the National Electric Code.
  • May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: “Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel”.
  • May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on- call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
Level II:
  • Perform routine and moderately complex maintenance and repairs on all building internal electrical systems and building controls, to include 120V internal building power distribution systems, fluorescent and specialty lighting systems, service panels, feeders, branch circuits and specialized electrical systems such as lighting controls, generators, emergency and standby power systems, fire alarms, motor controls, generators, pumps, fans, air conditioning equipment, heating equipment, and laboratory equipment. Work involves voltages up to 480 volts and three phase power. Trouble shoots, assesses, and diagnoses systems problems and executes repairs as needed.
  • Perform routine and moderately complex maintenance and repairs on all external building electrical power supply systems and controls, to include building electrical service feeders and associated electrical service panels, breakers, disconnects, and switches. Troubleshoots, assesses, and diagnoses system problems and executes repairs as needed.
  • Perform routine and moderately complex installations of electrical equipment and power systems to include electrical service panels, interior electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, motors, generators, pumps, fans, air conditioning equipment, heating equipment, and laboratory equipment. Work involves voltages up to 480 volts and three phase power.
  • May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: “Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel”.
  • May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on- call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
Minimum Education and Experience

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Field of Study

Associate’s degree or vocational training in Electrical Technology, Electrical Construction, Digital Electronics, or related field preferred.

Years of Experience

2

Area of Experience

Installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common electrical system components.

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Level II: Some college; vocational or Associate’s Degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Construction, Digital Electronics or similar fields related to electrical systems plus 5 years’ experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common electrical system components.

Alternate Minimum Education and Experience (If available)

Education Level

Indicated education is required; no substitutions allowed.

Field of Study

Years of Experience

Indicated experience is required; no substitutions allowed.

Area of Experience

Requirements for Additional Job Levels

Level II: When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Level I:
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code.
  • Knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of common electrical system components.
  • Knowledge regarding basic troubleshooting, assessment, and diagnostic techniques for routine and nonroutine building electric systems problems.


Skills:
  • Ability to install/maintain switches, sockets, wiring, and other common 120V electrical systems components such as lighting fixtures, tubes, ballasts, receptacles, switches, circuit breakers, occupancy sensor relays.
  • Ability to bend and install 1/2" – 1" conduit in walls, underground, and on hanging trapeze.
  • Ability to pull, install, and terminate branch circuit wiring.
  • Complete understanding of basic electrical components, and basic electrical tools.
  • Ability to use electrical test equipment.
  • Basic understanding of electrical plans and specifications.
Level II:
  • Advanced knowledge of the National Electric Code.
  • Knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of electrical systems.
  • Knowledge regarding a wide array of electrical systems components such as building service electrical feeder systems, building service panels, interior building electrical distribution systems, motors, motor control centers, generators, automatic switchgear, transformers, temporary power systems, fire alarms, low voltage digital control systems, multiphase power, variable frequency drives, and heat exchangers.
  • Knowledge regarding troubleshooting, assessment, and diagnostic techniques for routine and non-building electric system problems.
  • Knowledge regarding project management and the planning, directing, scheduling, and managing of electrical system repair projects.
  • Knowledge of motor or equipment control systems and the ability to install, repair, and replace control components.
  • Knowledge in the use of the electrical system monitoring, measurement, and diagnostics equipment and the ability to accurately use such equipment.
  • Knowledge regarding the use of building automation systems (such as Johnson Controls Metasys system) to find and troubleshoot issues.
  • Knowledge of fire alarm systems and how they interact with both building electrical systems and HVAC system operations and controls.


Skills:
  • Supervisory skills, along with the ability to communicate tasks and direction to subordinates in a clear and concise manner.
  • The ability to install, maintain, repair a wide array of common electrical systems.
  • The ability to install, maintain, repair, and replace a wide array of electrical system components such as building service electrical feeder systems, building service panels, interior building electrical distribution systems, motor, motor control centers, generators, automatic switchgear, transformers, temporary power systems, fire alarms, low voltage digital control systems, multiphase power, variable frequency drives, and heat exchanges.
  • The ability to troubleshoot, assess, and diagnose building electric systems problems.
  • The ability to lead an emergency repair response to small to medium building electrical problems.
  • The ability to assist in planning, directing, scheduling major electrical repair or installation projects to ensure successful execution.
  • The ability to install, repair, replace electrical equipment control components.
  • The ability to use electrical system monitoring, measurement, and diagnostics equipment and the ability to accurately use such equipment.
  • The ability to install, repair, and maintain fire alarm systems and ensure they interact properly with both building electrical systems and HVAC system operations and controls.
Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Level I: Valid Driver’s License.
Level II: Valid Driver’s License and State of Alabama Electrician Journeyman’s License. If Journeyman’s License is registered in another state, Alabama license must be obtained in the first 6 months of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$35,500 - $64,000

Job Category

Facilities/Skills Trades

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

08/17/2022

Closing Date

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants
  • Only completed applications will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include all employment history and required application documents.
  • If required, be sure to attach cover letter and resume.
  • Please include a copy of any required or relevant certifications/licenses in the “Other Documents” section.
  • Please answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.
  • Reference providers should be individuals who can attest to your qualifications for a position. Examples include supervisors, coworkers, and professors. Personal References will not be accepted.
Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/31335
Documents Needed to Apply
Required DocumentsOptional Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
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  2. * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How many years of experience do you possess in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common electrical system components?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to selection?
    • Yes
    • No


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