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Utilities - Power Plant - Central
87157BR
University Job Title
Utilities Electrician
Bargaining Unit
L35 - Local 35 (Yale Union Group)
Compensation Grade
Labor Grade 11
Wage Ranges
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Searchable Job Family
Facilities, Utilities
Total # of hours to be worked:
40
Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard)
Mo-Fr 7A-3:30P
Work Week
Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)
Work Location
Central Campus
Worksite Address
344 Winchester Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
Position Focus
Maintains electrical distribution systems throughout the University between 480-13,800 volts.
Essential Duties
1. Performs assignments under limited supervision. 2. Under the direction of the supervisor(s), assumes general responsibility for the completion of assignments. 3. Secures material supplies and equipment when authorized. 4. Performs installations, calibrations, preventive maintenance and repair of power plant and electrical distribution equipment. Including, but not limited to, panel boards, switchgear, variable frequency drives, relays, generators, excitation equipment, motors, protective devices, transformers, batteries, UPS systems and all other high voltage (480V – 13,800V) equipment. 5. Use test equipment, diagnostic and safety apparatus as appropriate to perform the essential duties as listed above. 6. Maintain and update as necessary, all electrical drawings and vendor manuals pertinent to the power plants. 7. Work closely with Physical Plant High Voltage Electricians to ensure consistent and reliable electrical service to all campus customers. 8. Reads, understands, uses and updates blueprints, drawings, schematics and procedures as outlined in service manuals. 9. Determines the manpower and material requirements and the means and methods to be used in accomplishing work assignments and recommends changes. 10. Maintains cleanliness of work areas. 11. Maintains spare parts inventory and orders parts as required. Coordinates with Watch Engineer when locking and tagging plant systems. 12. Performs related duties when required with maintenance staff. 13. Observes safety standards and practices. 14. Observes and assists outside contractors for compliance with Yale standards. Trains new hires/transferees regarding proper maintenance and safety standards and practices.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent and at least four (4) years of high voltage electrical maintenance experience. Demonstrated qualifications and experience in operating/maintenance of high voltage equipment in a power generation or similar environment.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Demonstrated qualifications and experience in operating/maintenance of high voltage equipment in a power generation or similar environment.
Required Licenses or Certifications
CT E2 unlimited journeyman electrical license. Valid CT driver's license.
Physical Requirements
This is maintenance work requiring physical exertion. Employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds. Employees in this classification are subject to emergency call back procedures twenty-four hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility.
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:
https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
Additional Background or Health Screening Requirements
Selected incumbent must have successful completion of a DMV check and a valid driver’s license.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
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