Electrician II
Electrician II
Requisition Number S1663P
Job Summary
The Auburn University E.W. Fisheries Center seeks candidates for an Electrician II position. The individual selected for this position will provide 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 at the E. W. Shell Fisheries Center.
The E.W. Fisheries Center boasts 1600 acres of infrastructure and natural habitats for interdisciplinary research, education and outreach in the areas of aquaculture, fisheries management and aquatic sciences.
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Essential Functions
- Performs 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
- Trouble shoots, assesses, and diagnoses systems problems and executes repairs as needed.
- Performs 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.
- Performs 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.
Please review most current job description: http://www.auburn.edu/administration/human_resources/compensation/ccp/jd/jd-title.htm
Minimum Education and Experience
Some college; vocational or Associate's Degree
- Electrical Technology, Electrical Construction, Digital Electronics or similar fields related to electrical systems.
- Years of experience may be substituted for experience.
- 5 Years of Experience
- Experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common electrical system components.
- 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 and Abilities
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 nonbuilding 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.
Minimum License and Certifications
Valid Driver’s License. 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.
Link to posting: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/29564
Salary Range: $39,300 - $65,500
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.