Electrician

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:  

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations. 

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.  

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a “Great College to Work For” for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page .     

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking an Electrician for the Daytona Beach campus. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position that includes Embry-Riddle's generous benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a generous retirement plan, tuition waiver benefit, and personal leave. More information about Embry-Riddle's benefits can be found at http://careers.erau.edu/benefits .

The Electrician position is responsible for the construction, inspection, and repair the University’s electrical equipment. This person calculates and orders the materials needed for assigned jobs, as well as installs new and additional electrical work and remodeling. The electrician installs electrical conduits and wiring for new equipment, as well as maintains and repairs motors, relays, magnetic starters, and transformers. This individual will also install and interconnect transformers, and repair, maintain, alter or erect any wiring apparatus.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain and repair kitchen equipment.

• Renovations and construction of existing facilities for new or improved uses.

• Troubleshoot power lighting systems for faults and overloads.

• Repair broken devices and fixtures, etc.  General maintenance of electrical infrastructure.

• Maintain and repair emergency lighting systems.

• Respond to service and emergency calls.

• Maintain a safe working environment according to local and state codes for electrical equipment/

• Ensure efficient operation of electrical equipment.

• Install Telecommunication and data cables to meet state electrical codes.

• Other job duties as assigned by the Department Foreman as well as supporting special university events.

Qualifications

Required education:

• Associates degree or completion of program of 18+ months after high school

Required licenses, certificates, and /or security clearances:

• Must be a technical or trades school graduate with at least four (4) years of classroom training in the electrical industry, or  

• Must have eight (8) years in the electrical trade, maintenance or construction business, working for a qualified (licensed) electrical contractor, or

• Must have passed the Journeyman’s Electrical Exam.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

Requirements to be able to drive a university vehicle:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, US driver’s license. In some instances, a valid Class C (CDL) license may be required.
• Must meet the University’s standards for approved drivers. Unacceptable driving records (as stated in the Use of Equipment and Vehicles Procedure 1.17) include the following (for three years from the date of each occurrence):
  • Three (3) or more at-fault accidents and/or moving violations in the previous 36 months.
  • Two (2) or more at-fault accidents or two (2) or more moving violations in the past year.
  • Conviction for driving while impaired (DWl, DUl within the last five (5) years).
  • Conviction for death by vehicle, hit and run, racing, careless and reckless driving, implied consent in the previous five (5) years.
  • Serious violations result in immediate disqualification and revocation of driver privileges. The following are examples of serious violations​:
    • Speeding over 15 mph of the posted limit, driving under the Influence of alcohol or drugs, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless or careless driving, Use of vehicle in (drug trafficking, reckless homicide, soliciting), unlawful use of weapons, driving under suspension or revocation, fleeing a police officer, vehicle theft, Improper or illegal lane change, following too close, and passing a stopped school bus while stop sign is engaged.

Required skills,  knowledge, abilities:

• Must have good oral and written communication skills.

• Must understand electrical symbols and be able to interpret building and electrical blueprints, make calculations and keep records.

• Must have a thorough knowledge of codes pertaining to maintenance installation of electrical systems.

• Knowledge of application and use of testing equipment such as volt meters, amp meters, phase and rotation testers, multi-meters, etc.

• Knowledge of proper use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to job functions.

• Ability to work effectively in a service oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.

• Ability to operate bucket trucks, high lifts and specialized equipment.

• Ability to give and to comprehend basic instructions and to respond effectively.

• Must be able to lift and/or carry miscellaneous electrical equipment or supplies short distances and to push or pull a handcart.  Eye-hand coordination essential for proper operation of power tools and other work associated with electrical repairs, installation, etc.

• Must be able to safely work on energized equipment under certain circumstances.  Must take necessary precautions protect themselves and others from the hazards associated with this type of work.