Electrician

Job Description Summary

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Organization's Summary Statement:

The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus' 70+ residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt, and student staff.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Electrician position is responsible for research, installation, repair, and updating a wide range of electrical tasks at a journeyman's level under general supervision. The Electrician Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment and facilities involving electrical circuits carrying less than 13,000 volts and may act as the lead Electrician for some projects. The Electrician will be supervised by a Multi-Trades Supervisor II.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED or trade-related secondary education is preferred.

Experience in higher education or large-scale housing or facilities maintenance is preferred.

Possession of Maryland State certification as a licensed electrician may be required.

Driver's license with less than 6 points is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The incumbent will be required to work from ladders or scaffolding; to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies; and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.

The incumbent is to work in hazardous or irritating environments and adverse weather or temperature conditions, wear and work in personal protective equipment, and work on a ladder up to 8 feet in height.

Work will involve repetitive motion. The incumbent will be required to inspect work, which may involve bending, stooping, walking, and climbing.

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