Electrician II

Electrician II

Job ID: 274516
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Management in the Operations and Maintenance Department, this electrical position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of facility electrical systems components (0 to 600 volts AC/DC) up to and including secondary distribution panels, fire alarm systems, lighting, communication, and networking systems. Relies on instructions and work orders to perform the functions of the job.

Responsibilities

Repairing - 65
Troubleshoot, interpret blueprints, understanding of the NEC. Replace defective parts in electrical systems, appliances, network applications, security systems, communication, and life safety systems. Repair receptacles, switches, lighting, and various types of electrical systems throughout campus facilities. Using the standard practices of the trade, such as hand tools, voltage meters/tester, power tools, ladders, man lifts, scaffolding, lifting heavy items, working from heights and various conditions.

Installing - 10
Installation of power, receptacles, switches, lighting, and various types of electrical systems throughout campus facilities. Installs network cabling, terminates, and tests. Installs new life safety and security components to integrate with existing systems. Provides cabling and electrical power in temporary applications for university functions.

Maintenance - 15
Maintains various types of electrical systems in all applications. Maintains network and communications cabling and can terminate and test installed systems. Maintains life safety and security components. Maintains temporary power applications and equipment for university functions.

Other Duties - 10
Any other duties and tasks assigned or as required to meet the goals of the department, division, and Georgia College.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or GED

Other Required Qualifications
Valid Driver's License

Required Experience
Minimum of 5 years in the electrical trade, 2 years must have been in commercial or industrial.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
State of Georgia CDL; Low voltage license; State of Georgia Electrical License

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Electrical certification from a trade or technical school
State of Georgia Electrical License
Fire Alarms, Panels, Pumps, and Life Safety Systems Certifications

Required Documents to Attach

• List of References
• Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Effectively communicate through email, orally, and in writing. Read written materials, work instructions, safety procedures and material data safety sheets. A person working in this classification will need to be able to grasp, lift, carry, and set down heavy objects (50-75lb) objects daily. A person working in this classification will need to be able to climb (on an average of 50+feet), and work from ladders, scaffolding and staging daily. Ability to operate a vehicle. Ability to work with individuals with various backgrounds.

KNOWLEDGE
Familiarity with NEC, State, and Local Codes. Proficient in common wiring methods for AC/DC circuitry, communications, networking, and CCTV. Read and comprehend technical manuals and blueprints.

SKILLS
Use of tools and equipment in the repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment. Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems. Use power tools including but not limited to circular and reciprocating saws, sanders, and grinders, drills, pipe thread machine, sewer machine, welder, acetylene torch, cut-off saw, and various hand tools and wrenches, electrical testing devices, and voltage meters.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

This position is considered Essential Personnel and may be required to work overtime on both scheduled and non-scheduled days. Position will require working emergency call-back as needed to ensure proper campus operations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.


Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• DMV Check

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=36000&JobOpeningId=274516&PostingSeq=1

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