Senior Electrician, Housing

Location Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America Category Facilities, Operations, Hospitality, Trades & Engineering The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia Job Id R0084610 Job Type Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION Facilities Management (FM) at the University of Virginia has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrician who supports FM’s goal of providing consistent, cost effective, and reliable maintenance and service to the University facilities in Housing. The Housing Zone provides facilities services to Housing and Residential Life (HRL) properties consisting of 8,000 beds distributed through 187 buildings, encompassing over 3 million square feet of occupied residential space. Our portfolio includes single-family homes, traditional residence halls, and apartments.

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.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With over 1,200 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for laying out and running larger and more complex jobs involving more than one mechanic.
• Assist supervisor in coordinating daily assignments among different jobs.
• Perform preventative maintenance repairs and emergency maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Respond to emergency requests.
• Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer custom...