Electrician - Middlesex Community College | Middlesex Community College
Middlesex Community College
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Lowell, MA | United States
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Location: Lowell, MA Category: Full-time Staff Posted On: Fri May 12 2023 Job Description:
Title : Electrician
Unit : AFSCME Unit II, 1st Class Powerplant Engineer, Grade 21
Department : Facilities Department, Lowell Campus
Reports to : Director of Facilities, Lowell Campus
Date : May 12, 2023 (Reopened January 16, 2024)
General Summary : The purpose of this position is to inspect, test, repair, install and/or maintain various types of electrical systems and equipment in all college facilities; troubleshoot electrical and fire-alarm equipment; maintain adequate inventory of equipment and materials; inspect work of outside contractors and other college electricians; determine materials and/or equipment necessary for specific jobs including recommending whether or not to use outside contractors; and writes technical specifications for bids on electrical equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspects, tests, repairs, installs and/or maintains various types of electrical systems and equipment by operating the appropriate equipment and tools to ensure proper maintenance and functioning of necessary equipment.
- Maintains an adequate inventory of equipment and materials by contacting vendors for prices, ordering equipment and materials through purchase request forms, and writing technical specifications for equipment purchases as necessary.
- Inspects the work of outside contractors to ensure compliance with safety codes and regulations.
- Determines on-the-job procedure changes by consulting with Facilities Staff, outside contractors and engineers to obtain technical advice and to coordinate and complete work projects.
- Troubleshoots electrical and related equipment by using necessary equipment and reading schematics, diagrams and outlines to identify and correct operational problems.
- Determines acceptable quality of materials and/or equipment necessary for a job to ensure that completed work projects comply with specifications.
- Performs related duties such as reviewing technical data to keep abreast of developments in the field; resetting fire alarms systems; determine the need to shut off electrical power in an emergency; drafting schematics, diagrams and outlines; and providing on-the-job training.
- Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, etc., to gather and exchange information.
- Maintains reports on work progress and work forecasts, preventive maintenance schedules, repairs information, costs and times involved with various activities.
- Routinely assists in the inspection of mechanical equipment and its associated operating and control components for all the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems at the college.
- Assists other tradespeople when required during urgent repair situations and during emergencies such as plumbing leaks, sprinkler problems and natural gas leaks.
- Routinely informs Facilities staff of safety issues of all types beyond those of an electrical nature.
- Operates computerized energy management systems used to control the heating and cooling of college buildings.
- Assumes significant responsibility for the college electrical, fire alarm and security lighting systems and their associated equipment when problems develop.
- Serves as a first response team member for all types of urgent problems and emergencies.
- Perform standby duty, and report to campus after hours, as necessary, to respond to emergencies and effectuate necessary repairs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements: - Applicant must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.
- Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician's License issued by the State Examiners of Electricians.
- Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator's License
- Experience in Fire Alarm systems
- An aptitude for solving basic electrical issues
- Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of:
- state and local electrical codes
- principles and theory of electricity
- basic algebra and arithmetic
- the types and uses of small hand tools used in electrical practice such as pliers, screwdrivers, etc
- the types and uses of equipment including testing equipment used in electrical work
- safety practices and precautions observed in the electrical trade
- inspection techniques used in the electrical trade
- the types and uses of hand held power tools such as drills, etc
- the methods and techniques of testing fire alarm systems
- the procedures and methods followed in the installation of fire alarm systems
- Skill in: the use of precision measuring equipment, gauges and instrumentation used in electrical work
- Ability to: lift and carry heavy objects; understand, explain and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities; read and interpret documents such as electrical plans, schematics, drawings, etc; install, maintain and repair electrical wiring systems and equipment; detect and locate causes of electrical failure or breakdown of equipment.
Additional Information: Salary Range : Starting salary for a grade 21, step 6 is $74,741.94. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:
- High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
- Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
- Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
- Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
- 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
- Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
- Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
- Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
- Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
- Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
- Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
- Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Location : Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed
Hours : 40 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire
Expected Start Date : February 2024
Application Deadline : February 6, 2024
About Middlesex Community College
At Middlesex Community College, everyone teaches, everyone learns. Collaborative in nature and innovative in practice, we educate, engage, and empower a diverse community of learners. Through transformative opportunities, we challenge and support every student to succeed and lead. Recognizing equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence and creativity, Middlesex Community College meets the evolving educational, civic and workforce needs of our local and global communities.
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