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 300exempt, non-exempt, and student staff.
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 include a high school diploma or GED or trade-related secondary education, experience in higher education or large-scale housing or facilities maintenance, possession of Maryland State certification as a licensed electrician, and a driver's license with less than 6 points.
Physical demands include working from ladders or scaffolding; working in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; manipulating heavy equipment, tools, and supplies; working in hazardous or irritating environments and adverse weather or temperature conditions; wearing and working in personal protective equipment; and working on a ladder up to 8 feet in height. Work will involve repetitive motion and assisting with/leading snow removal activities.
The incumbent will require extended hours/overtime work due to weather emergencies, scheduled openings, and closings of the residence halls.
Minimum qualifications include four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade, comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the theory, principles, methods, and techniques used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and apparatus carrying less than 13,000 volts, and ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
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