Electrician | 2 Positions

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please provide three professional references in the application form.

Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Successful campus interview is required.

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number N01047

Classification Title Electrician I

Working Title Electrician | 2 Positions

Employee Group Staff

Bargaining Unit AFSCME

Location Main Campus

Department Zone 3

Pay Rate $39,003

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

Overtime as Needed.

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Monday-Friday)

After probationary period is successfully completed, shift may change to 3:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. during the school year.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

This is skilled work in the installation, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and maintenance of electrical systems, components, and equipment that operate with up to 480 volts of electricity.

Locates electrical utilities, troubleshoots, and resolves power failures and circuitry issues; and installs and commissions a variety of electrical systems, components, equipment, and fixtures.

Tests equipment and connections; removing, repairing, and replacing defective controls and components; cutting, bending, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating wiring; and measuring, cutting, bending, and running conduit.

Work includes preventative maintenance on electrical equipment, panels, and generators; reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and manufacturers’ manuals; and assigning and demonstrating electrical related tasks to other employees during the completion of specific work assignments.

Work is performed independently and reviewed upon completion for adherence to guidelines and quality and timeliness standards. Determines materials, sequence of tasks, and work methods needed for installation, repair, replacement, and maintenance assignments.

Troubleshoots issues and restores power to a wide variety of building equipment, such as site lighting, lighting fixtures, HVAC units, fans, floor scrubbers, circulating pumps, water heaters, refrigeration units, security camera systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and commercial kitchen appliances.

Disassembles, tests, repairs or replaces components, and reassembles a wide variety of building equipment and fixtures with electric motors, power circuitry, electronic controls and lighting controls.

Uses hand and power tools to measure, cut, bend, and run wire and conduit to specific lengths and angles.

Uses a variety of testing instruments to trace and diagnose power issues, including test lights, ohmmeters, ammeters, megger meters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes, utility locators and circuit tracers.

Commissions electrical installation, repair, and replacement work and tests, troubleshoots, and resolves issues identified in the commissioning process.

Reads and interprets schematic drawings and blueprints and identifies the location for wire connections; the type, size, and measurements of wire, conduit, couplings, and fittings; and the type and placement of the electrical devices to be installed. Communicates with Design & Construction to provide recommendations for updating electrical and master electrical site plan blue prints.

Replaces worn or failed switches, relays, and outlets.

Performs preventative maintenance on back-up power generators, including checking the battery, emergency lighting, wiring, transfer switch, conducts annual building transfer tests.

Resets circuit breakers after power outages and tests electrical operations to ensure electrical systems and equipment are functioning correctly.

Estimates time and materials needed for repairs.

Responds to after hours electrical related calls in correspondence with University and Union policies.

Participates in Campus electrical outages.

Monitors and maintains supplies and notifies supervisor for replenishment.

Complies with safety regulations and standards for work assignments, including wearing personal protective equipment.

Maintains knowledge of electrical codes for electrical systems, components, and equipment.

Demonstrates and provides instruction to other trades and maintenance employees on electrical-related tasks and projects.

An employee in this position participates in the performance of other trades’ tasks consistent with operational and organizational requirements.

Operates motor vehicles (must have valid drivers license)

Performs other duties as assigned.

Slippery Rock University provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

Medical, prescription drug, and supplemental benefits.

Generous retirement plans, two options:

• Alternative Retirement Plan ( ARP )

• State Employees’ Retirement System ( SERS )

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

Paid time off (holidays, sick leave, annual leave).

Employer-paid life insurance.

Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years experience in the electrical trade or completion of an approved apprenticeship; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; licensure as a journey electrician or master electrician. A successful campus interview and passing a criminal background check required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who have experience with institutional electrical work, including in a campus environment; working knowledge of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code; and experience working with diverse populations.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 04/09/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources & Compliance/Title IX Coordinator

008 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2016

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide three professional references in the application form.

Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police); Act 151 (Child Abuse); and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.

Successful campus interview is required.