Electrician I

• 508663
• Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
• AFSCME
• Facilities Maintenance & Trades
• Full Time

* Staff * Opening on: May 8 2026 * Closing on: Aug 7 2026 ADD TO FAVORITES VIEW FAVORITES Title: Electrician I

Executive Area

Administration and Finance

College/School/MBU

Facilities Management

Department

Building Maintenance

Work Location

Amherst

Schedule

Full Time

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Job Summary

The Electrician I installs, maintains, operates, repairs and/or initiates repairs on electrical and electrical related building systems and equipment and performs other related work as required. Employing the use and need of specialized testing and monitoring, diagnostic equipment; works synchronously with other trades personnel maintaining the building systems integrity, exercises functional supervision of other employees of lower grade performing related repair and maintenance activities.

Essential Functions

Inspects, maintains, repairs, installs, instructs, advises and mentors employees, technicians and journeymen, in the operation and maintenance of the Campus’s electrical systems and their related components, including but not limited to, electric controls, electro-mechanical controls, and computer software programs.

Acts as a first responder inspecting, testing, trouble shooting, repairing and initiating repairs for all electrical and related equipment. This requires using electrical, electronic testing, and microprocessor diagnostic equipment. Interacts with contractors relating to the operation, maintenance, and repair of various electrical systems across campus.

Provides preventive maintenance and preventive maintenance services on electric, electronic, and electro-mechanical controls. Documents work performed in the equipment maintenance history file. Utilizes computer programs that operate, maintain, and adjust building Electrical, HVAC, Fire Alarm an...