Electrician

JOB DESCRIPTION
To perform the minor installation, repair, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of low voltage, high voltage, commercial, and residential electrical systems and provide and maintain adequate campus lighting.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities Include:

• Troubleshoots problems with electrical systems including, but not limited to distribution panels, breaker panels, switchgear, motors, compressors, controls, appliances, transformers, fire alarm panels and wiring, batteries, monitor modules, exterior campus and landscape lighting, and interior power and lighting.
• Performs repair and replacement of the above electrical components when appropriate.
• Performs the installation of conduit, wiring, controls, and electrical devices for new installations according to current code requirements.
• When appropriate, and in a timely fashion, reports any deficiencies to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
• Makes timely and accurate recommendations for repair and replacement when needed.
• Works cooperatively with the Supervisor of Maintenance to schedule above repairs with outside vendors.
• Works cooperatively with vendors to perform necessary repairs/replacements.
• Reviews plans, prints, submittals, wiring diagrams, and specifications to ensure that the College receives the best products installed within current codes, industry, standards, and best practices.
• Assists in the creation and updating of consistent Design Guidelines for application during renovations and new construction.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance of electrical equipment.
• Obtains and maintains records of repairs and warranties.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Manages and prioritizes work order completion with thoroughness and accuracy.
• Works cooperatively with other Facilities staff when necessary to perform any other college-related duties required by the Supervisor of Maintenance, the Superintendent of Physical Plant, and the Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications Include:

• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Electrician.
• Ability to apply current building and electrical code.
• Ability to apply sound electrical practices and display competent use of electrical tools.
• Ability to obtain FASA/BASA certification.
• Ability to comprehend oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform considerable physical effort, including lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and to work in overhead structures as well as around and beneath machinery.
• Willingness to wear personal protective equipment as needed and to practice safety precautions appropriately.
• Valid state drivers license and ability to operate College truck.
• Satisfactory work record and attendance.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language and must be able to operate a computer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master Electrician certification or ability to obtain one within the hiring process.
• Prior experience working in an academic setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Very heavy work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or an excess of 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions.

EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES

Flagler College pursues its institutional goals based upon a Service Philosophy and Service Standards. An employee’s job performance must support and exhibit the College’s Service Standards by being:

Courteous – Treat everyone with dignity and respect. Act in a friendly manner – “Greet with a smile”. Make eye contact during conversations. Be helpful when help is called for. Present your best and professional self. Give individual attention/Focus your attention on the person speaking to you.

Responsive – Act in a timely manner. Assure the information you provide is accurate. Acknowledge when action is called for. Determine appropriate follow through. Show empathy towards others. Ensure that a caller is connected with a person who can provide assistance.

Accessible – Ensure there is a means by which you can be contacted and respond promptly to messages. Be available – make time for others. Be approachable and open-minded. Be reliable – always follow through with your commitments. Accommodate those who have special needs.

Collaborative – Be knowledgeable about the College and have an understanding of all departments. Work together to accomplish goals. Be efficient in your work performance. Share information between offices and departments. Take the initiative and be proactive. Communicate appropriately and professionally. Have a cooperative attitude. Be student-focused.



Flagler College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In addition to federal law requirements, Flagler College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the College has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of sex and gender may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR), or both. Contact information for the above referenced Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the Colleges Sexual Harassment Policy can be found here: www.flagler.edu/title-ix.