Electrician

The University of Memphis, United States

Updated: 8 days ago
Location: Memphis, TENNESSEE
Deadline: 07 Jun 2024

Posting Information


Posting Number SAECC3839
Advertised Title Electrician
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number 018672
Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department Physical Plant
Minimum Position Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and three years (3) of journeyman level experience in maintenance and repair of electrical systems in large commercial, industrial or institutional facilities. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Special Conditions
The department is especially interested in candidates with a completed IBEW, IEC (Independent Electrical Contractors), or nationally recognized apprenticeship.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule.
Posting Date 05/23/2024
Closing Date 06/07/2024
Open Until Screening Begins
Hiring Range $19.25 - $22.17 per hour
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds and push or pull up to 250 pounds with appropriate tools or moving equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to dangerous working conditions and occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, fumes and airborne particles, close spaces and is required to climb ladders to access equipment in high and/or precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Working Conditions
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Positions Supervised
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70-E.
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with a diverse population of constituents.
Understanding of the principles of basic electricity and electronics.
Additional Position Information
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)





Job Duties


Duties & Responsibilities
Attend various meetings including safety meetings, focus groups, training, and departmental meetings.
Duties & Responsibilities
Install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair all outside lighting
Duties & Responsibilities
Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair all electrical systems in University buildings including lighting.
Duties & Responsibilities
Respond to elevator trouble calls and performs monthly elevator inspections and ensure that elevator technicians make repairs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform monthly generator inspections of stationary generators, mobile generators, and generator light trees. Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs are made by contractor.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance on electrical equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Estimate type and amount of materials needed for job and order materials.
Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure electrical systems comply with appropriate codes.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.

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