Electrician

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Job Description:

Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm      

Workdays: Saturday and Sunday plus 3 Weekdays (to be jointly decided)

Hourly wage: $25.90-30.80 per hour based on the Support Staff Association Contract

JOB SUMMARY: To maintain, repair, and install electrical, fire, and security alarm systems and components and provide general maintenance services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• ​Maintain, repair, and install power distribution systems; may include distribution and branch panels, feeders, branch wiring, lighting fixtures, wiring devices, motors, starters, and controls.
• Maintain, repair, and install basic communication and specialty systems; may include fire alarms, smoke detectors, and emergency lighting.
• Analyze malfunctioning of electrical equipment and systems using ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, drawings, and visual inspection.
• Perform preventative maintenance of electrical equipment; may include alarm tests and documentation.
• Order needed parts and materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, sketches, technical manuals, and job specifications.
• Replace and/or install lights and bulbs.

RELATED DUTIES:

• Assist other maintenance personnel as required.
• Perform general maintenance duties as assigned.
• Conduct rounds inspections and emergency service calls on campus.
• Estimate time and repair costs.
• Complete daily log sheet.
• Repair and/or build cabinets, benches, planters, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Assignments and administrative supervision are received from the Assistant Vice President and/or his designee(s).

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May be responsible for student employees assigned to them.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• State of Michigan Journeyman Electrician License, Masters license preferred.
• Four years job-related experience.
• Valid Michigan Driver License.
• Knowledge of electrical, maintenance, and carpentry equipment, tools, materials, systems, and work methods.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and instructional manuals.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and maintain good working relations with supervisors, co-workers, and the University community.
• Ability to work alone or as member of a team, perform job duties within scheduled time limits, and adapt to rounds and emergency scheduling.
• Ability to compile, maintain, and process reports and records.
• Ability to follow and apply both routine and specific electrical system safety procedures.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment, based on specific situation.
• Ability to begin and follow through with the task(s) or plan identified in the job description, and to take the first step in performance of those duties and responsibilities.
• Reporting of facilities or grounds maintenance needs which are observed.
• Ability to physically lift, carry, push, and/or pull electrical and maintenance tools, equipment, supplies, may include ladders, lumber, tools, etc.
• Ability to physically stand, walk, climb, maintain one's balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and handle while performing job duties.
• Ability to pass job-related physical examination, skill test, and/or State/Federal mandated training, licensing, and/or certification requirements, within a reasonable period of time.
• Ability to  perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental changes.

Subject to potential hazards such as electrical currents, moving parts, high places, and power tools.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2023). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.