Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities Management, installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment to maintain and improve Capital University facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Installs, inspects, and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication and power circuits and equipment, both residential and commercial applications.
• Isolates and repairs in wiring, switches, motors, motor controls, boiler / chiller systems, and other electrical equipment.
• Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, lighting, and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures, and appliances.
• Renews circuits either by isolating and cutting out defective wiring and replacing it with new wiring, or by splicing ends of broken wires.
• Responsible for estimating and running additional electrical circuits from panels to point of use.
• Replaces defective equipment while following LOTO policy, to restore equipment and systems.
• As required, estimate materials needed and record time and materials expended on each work order.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies as applicable and or willing to work overtime as needed on emergent repairs.
• Assist with managing and or assisting external contractors on larger electrical projects.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in electrical maintenance, repair, and installation, and associated hand and power tools and equipment. Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial / residential and service. Must have working knowledge and understanding of current NEC.
• Motor Vehicle operator's license and dependable transportation required.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow technical instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks in low, high, and tight spaces such as closets, windows, crawl spaces under floors and above ceilings, stairwells, equipment rooms, building exteriors, and roofs.
• Ability to handle exposure: to dirt, dust, and grease, electricity, climatic weather, various chemicals such as drain cleaners, mastics, glues, paint, loud equipment noises with multiple moving parts.
• Physical Requirements: ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

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Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and free parking.

Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law.

Capital University is currently unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship.

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