Electrician

modifies, and/or maintains medium voltage switch gear and/or complex security systems. 20% - Coordinates with engineers, vendors, and/or contractors on campus projects; orders, procures, and/or purchases supplies and materials from vendors and/or contractors. 25% - Installs, troubleshoots, modifies, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring and fiber optic systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment including, but not limited to, electric panels, conduits, motors, appliances, fans, transformers, heating and cooling equipment, fire and other alarm/emergency systems, elevators, and/or switches. 10% - Installs and replaces lighting fixtures including, but not limited to, light bulbs, ballasts, switches, fuses, exterior and/or perimeter lighting; tests, installs, and/or maintains fire alarm systems and/or security systems and associated networking equipment. 5% - Completes material and cost estimates, reports, and logs; orders parts; maintains inventory of electrical supplies. Performs other miscellaneous duties including, but not limited to, semi-skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, and water treatment; operates snow and ice removal and grass cutting equipment; operates heavy equipment. Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires. Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor. Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment. Work Schedule: Typically, M-T-W-Th-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Primary Location: Youngstown Unusual Work Conditions: Works indoors and outdoors; exposed to dirt, dust, grease, unpleasant weather, loud noises, hot and confined work areas, and high voltage; subject to burns, cuts, bruises, and electrical shock; may work on scaffolding, stadium light poles, utility poles, or extension ladder; may work from scissor lift and articulating boom lift. Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees. Reports to: Director, Facilities Engineering Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Valid driver's license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: employee training and development; national electric code*; Ohio safety and health association guidelines*; inventory control*; red cross safety practices; fire code*; basic mathematical principles; safety practices in electrical trade. Skill in: electrical trade; use of electrical tools to install, test, maintain and repair equipment. Ability to: read blueprints and/or schematics*; apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; read technical manuals and instructions; stand, walk, bend continuously; move limbs/fingers easily to perform manual functions repeatedly. (*) Developed after employment. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; four years of training or verifiable experience in electrical work under the supervision of an experienced electrician; valid driver's license and insurable under the University's insurance policy. Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform very heavy work. Very Heavy: work involves exerting 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.