Overview
The Electrician maintains, repairs, modifies, troubleshoots and installs both new and existing electrical systems at a journey level with minimal supervision; following University safety rules and regulations at all times along with established safety procedures.
Work Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00am to 3:30pm., with a rotating "late" shift for two weeks, every two months, based on staffing. Late shift is 8:30am to 5:00pm, with the same working days of Tuesday to Saturday.
Responsibilities
With minimal supervision, the incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
- Safely and effectively performs a wide range of electrical system installations, and performs maintenance, repairs and modifications on residential, commercial and institutional power distribution systems. Performs preventive maintenance, tests and diagnosis of electrical and elevator systems. Representative examples of work includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical conduit and conductors from the main switch gear to main power panels, sub-panels, lighting panels, lights, receptacles and electrical equipment. Installs both single phase and three phase electrical systems in voltages up to 480 volts. Maintains repairs and modifies the above electrical systems.
- Maintains, repairs, modifies and installs lighting systems of all types including fluorescent, incandescent, metal halide and exterior street lighting.
- Installs and troubleshoots motors and motor controls.
- Installs, repairs, and troubleshoots Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's).
- Tests wiring connections and circuits with test equipment like volt/amp/ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, thermal imagers and scanning devices.
- Assist in performing preventive maintenance on elevators and handicap lifts.
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Sizes conduits and conductors per the National Electrical Code. Reads and draws electrical circuit diagrams and schematics.
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Works independently off written work orders. Accepts responsibilities for work assignments.
- Reads, understands and interprets technical and construction related documents (drawings, technical manuals and specifications) in order to determine equipment and materials required or appropriate methods of repair or installation.
- Ensures proper care in the safe use and maintenance of vehicles, tools and equipment.
- Maintains records of corrective and preventive work assignment received through an automated work order system.
- Assists other trades mechanics in work projects or special assignments.
- Provides support for all campus special events, as needed.
- Responds to emergency call-ins on campus and for emergency after-hours work as needed. On an acute basis, the electrician may be classified as an essential employee, based on managerial discretion.
- Communicates clearly and effectively to co-workers and management, both verbally and in writing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following tasks and skills that would be necessary for any person to fulfill while working as an electrician. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
- stand or walk up to 2 hours at one time for 6-8 hours per day;
- sit for less than 2 hours during an 8-hour day;
- operates motor vehicles or heavy equipment (eg, forklift, high reach, cherry picker) infrequently (less than 33% of the workday)
- lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally (34 - 66% of the workday) and 75 pounds infrequently or seasonally (less than 33% of the workday);
- lift up to 75 pounds to waist height and up to 35 pounds in a range of motions from floor to overhead:
- frequently (34 - 66% of work day) use hands for simple grasping, fine manipulation, pushing or pulling;
- occasionally squat, knell, climb, bend, lift overhead, lie down, crawl, knee stand, dig, use hammer drills, push or pull with forces up to 75 pounds (less than 33% of the work day);
- frequently climb stairs or ladders, reach overhead, push or pull with forces up to 35 pounds; (34 - 66% of the work day);
- work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions;
- possess ability to work at heights, full range of body motions and physical agility, and maintain balance.
- Will be required to climb and work off a 40 foot ladder, a 60-foot scaffold, a bucket truck and vertical lifts to 80 feet on a daily basis as the need arises. Must be able to climb in and around plenums, chases, utility tunnels and elevator shafts.
- Will be required to work around solvents, lubricating oils and small quantities of asbestos using protective equipment daily.
- Will be required to work in an area of moderate noise daily.
- Will be required to work occasionally on and around live electrical equipment up to 480 volts with proper protective clothing. Will also be required to work on and around rotating machinery and other mechanical systems on a daily basis.
- Must have the following vision abilities: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); Color vision (able to identify and distinguish colors). Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships);
- Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Standard Weekly Hours
40.00
Eligible for Overtime
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Probationary Period
90 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
Yes
Physical Capacity Exam Required
Yes
Valid Driver's License Required
Yes
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