Electrician

Summary

Installs, maintains, repairs, and operates electrical equipment and circuitry in support of general maintenance activities to efficiently and effectively complete projects and assignments

Essential Job Functions

• Installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, switchboards and switches required for making additions, extensions and alterations to electrical systems as directed
• Tests, repairs and replaces defective parts in electrical circuits and equipment (e.g. motors, generators, pumps, controllers, switches, smoke detectors and fire alarms)
• Responds to assigned work requests, as well as electrical and maintenance emergencies to resolve issues in a timely manner; assists other staff with complex electrical and maintenance issues
• Performs preventative maintenance on campus equipment and systems to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life and performance
• Responds to on-campus electrical emergencies and recommends alternative solutions to electrical problems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Moderate amount of experience working in electrical trade or other related experience
• Valid electrician''s license in Rhode Island
• Valid U.S. driver''s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fire alarms, including inspection, maintenance and/or troubleshooting

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.