Electrician or Senior Electrician

Location Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America Category Facilities, Operations, Hospitality, Trades & Engineering The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Job Id R0084575 Job Type Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION Facilities Management's Health System Physical Plant at the University of Virginia has an exciting opportunity for an Electrician or Senior Electrician. This position will be filled at either level based on finalist candidate qualifications.

Electricians are responsible for responding to renovation projects and support to maintenance work orders within the Health System Complex. They provide labor and technical knowledge for installation and maintenance of building components and mechanical systems while providing a safe environment. Electricians perform work of moderate difficulty which involves repairing, installing, connecting, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in buildings.

Senior Electricians perform installation, repair, and maintenance trade work on electrical systems and equipment in buildings, including emergency backup systems, alarms, and life-support equipment. Senior Electricians are distinguished by a depth of knowledge and experience. They receive only limited supervision and provide work site guidance to electricians. Most work is performed with little or no direct supervision.

Electrician Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical equipment, components and lighting fixtures with proper wiring and material.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and wiring for Academic and Health System electrical systems.
• Specify, estimate, and install equipment, wiring, and systems in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Lay out and locate areas to cut or drill holes and openings for installation of sleeve or inserts for passage and support for pipe, fittings, and wire.
• Respond to emergency requests.
• Inform customers of job status, reasons for and dura...