Electrician

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Step 1: $49.74 per hour; Compensation will be based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

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The University Operations division is a team that is tasked with providing an exceptional campus environment to the faculty, staff, students, and visitors of SCU. We are successful as a team when we:

• Put the needs of our customers first • Constantly improve and innovate the way we conduct business • Construct a positive work environment that allows our team to work together and thrive

We focus on our customers by emphasizing availability and providing professional, dependable service. We innovate and improve our business through performance analysis, leveraging technology, and employee training. Finally, we construct a positive work environment by emphasizing the importance of teamwork and communication. We expect all members of our team, new and veteran alike, to advance the ultimate goal of providing an exceptional campus environment by succeeding in these three critical areas.

Purpose of Position:

Maintains, repairs, installs and modifies the campus electrical systems. Including the campus infrastructure and building electrical for residential, commercial or industrial purposes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Construction: based on thorough knowledge of construction techniques, installs high and low voltage switch gears, transformers, distribution systems, motor control centers, motor starters, motor and current limiting devices.

• Maintenance and Repair: performs routine diagnostics, preventative maintenance and repairs of all types of electrical service devices, communications systems, alarm systems, programmable logic controllers and sold state control devices.

• Materials and Equipment: selects and specifies proper materials and equipment to accomplish appropriate tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Required to select materials, size conductors and electrical devices according to code and assist contractors in the determination of objectives for modifications of existing systems.

Estimates materials and labor requirements, prepares cost estimates and schedules, keeps records and makes reports. Reads and works from blueprints and specifications, read electrical schematics, does material take offs and coordinates work flow with other crafts. Works under general supervision.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required and at least four (4) years experience as a journeyman electrician. To be qualified as a journeyman, an individual must have completed the required training through a formal apprenticeship program.

• Must have demonstrated proficiency in at least two (2) of the above areas. To be qualified as a journeyman, an individual must have completed the required training through a formal apprenticeship program.

• Must be able to read and sketch basic diagrams, interpret plans and specifications and follow oral and written instructions in English.

• Must be able to demonstrate skilled, safe use of power and hand tools, and operate within the guidelines of a work order system.

• Preference will be given to individuals with skills training, knowledge of multiple building trades, codes and ability to train others.

• Be able to work at elevated heights such as rooftops, extension ladders, scaffolding, etc.

• Must be able to lift and move moderately heavy objects, up to 65 lbs., safely.

• Frequent kneeling and bending of legs and back required.

• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures and regulations.

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to facilitate the performance of this work by persons with physical or mental impairments. This position is included in the SCU Maintenance bargaining unit. Union membership is a condition of employment.

Telecommute

Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination

Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy or related conditions, reproductive health decision making, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website at  https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/. 

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Americans with Disabilities Act

Consistent with its obligations under the law, Santa Clara University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.  Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources ADA Team at [email protected] or by phone at (408)554-4392. Please note: This contact information is intended for accommodation requests only. Resumes or inquiries about application status sent to this inbox will not be reviewed or forwarded. For resumes or questions regarding application status, please contact [email protected].