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Auburn University

Electrician

Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, us, 36831


Position Details

Position Information

Requisition NumberS3932P

Home Org NameFacilities Maintenance Zone 4

Division NameVP, Facilities Management

Position TitleElectrician

Job Class CodeND07/08

Appointment StatusFull-time

Part-time FTE

Limited TermNo

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Facilities Management at Auburn University

is excited to begin the search for an Electrician to provide skills and expertise regarding a wide array of building electrical systems and their associated components to accomplish routine maintenance, repair, and installation tasks!

About Auburn:

At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

Why employees choose Auburn:

Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama's best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more!

Learn more about Auburn's impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting

aub.ie/working-at-auburn .

Essential Functions

Level I:Perform routine repairs on electrical system components. Test and check electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate testing instruments. Replace faulty switches, sockets, wiring, and other common 120V electrical systems components such as lighting fixtures, tubes, ballasts, receptacles, switches, circuit breakers, and occupancy sensor relaysPerform the installation of basic electrical system components, to include switches, outlets, lights, fans, appliances, circuit breakers, and associated wiring.Assist in the execution of larger and more complex repair and installation projects involving service panels, feeders, branch circuits and specialized electrical systems such as lighting controls, generators, emergency and standby power systems, fire alarms, and motor controls.Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the National Electric Code.May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: "Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel".May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on- call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.Level II:

Perform routine and moderately complex maintenance and repairs on all building internal electrical systems and building controls, to include 120V internal building power distribution systems, fluorescent and specialty lighting systems, service panels, feeders, branch circuits and specialized electrical systems such as lighting controls, generators, emergency and standby power systems, fire alarms, motor controls, generators, pumps, fans, air conditioning equipment, heating equipment, and laboratory equipment. Work involves voltages up to 480 volts and three phase power. Trouble shoots, assesses, and diagnoses systems problems and executes repairs as needed.Perform routine and moderately complex maintenance and repairs on all external building electrical power supply systems and controls, to include building electrical service feeders and associated electrical service panels, breakers, disconnects, and switches. Troubleshoots, assesses, and diagnoses system problems and executes repairs as needed.Perform routine and moderately complex installations of electrical equipment and power systems to include electrical service panels, interior electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, motors, generators, pumps, fans, air conditioning equipment, heating equipment, and laboratory equipment. Work involves voltages up to 480 volts and three phase power.May be responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy: "Training, Education, and Certification Requirements for Mechanical and Electrical Trades Personnel".May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on- call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common electrical system components.

Level IISome college; vocational or Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Construction, Digital Electronics or similar fields related to electrical systems plus 5 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common electrical system components.

OR

High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common electrical system components.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Level I:

Knowledge of National Electric Code.Knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of common electrical system components.Knowledge regarding basic troubleshooting, assessment, and diagnostic techniques for routine and nonroutine building electric systems problems.Level II:

Advanced knowledge of the National Electric Code.Knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of electrical systems.Knowledge regarding a wide array of electrical systems components such as building service electrical feeder systems, building service panels, interior building electrical distribution systems, motors, motor control centers, generators, automatic switchgear, transformers, temporary power systems, fire alarms, low voltage digital control systems, multiphase power, variable frequency drives, and heat exchangers.Knowledge regarding troubleshooting, assessment, and diagnostic techniques for routine and non-building electric system problems.Knowledge regarding project management and the planning, directing, scheduling, and managing of electrical system repair projects.Knowledge of motor or equipment control systems and the ability to install, repair, and replace control components.Knowledge in the use of the electrical system monitoring, measurement, and diagnostics equipment and the ability to accurately use such equipment.Knowledge regarding the use of building automation systems (such as Johnson Controls Metasys system) to find and troubleshoot issues.Knowledge of fire alarm systems and how they interact with both building electrical systems and HVAC system operations and controls.Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Level I -

Valid Driver's License.Level II

- Valid Driver's License and State of Alabama Electrician Journeyman's License. If Journeyman's License is registered in another state, Alabama license must be obtained in the first 6 months of employment.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range$35,500 - $64,600

Job CategoryFacilities/Skills Trades

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:Auburn

State position is located:Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date09/06/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their

website

to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Only

completed applications

will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include

all employment history

and required application documents.If

required , be sure to attach cover letter and resume.Please include a copy of any required or relevant

certifications/licenses

in the "Other Documents" section.Please answer all

supplemental questions

completely and accurately.Reference providers should be individuals who can attest to your qualifications for a position. Examples include supervisors, coworkers, and professors. Personal References will not be accepted.

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