Job Description
Wentworth Institute of Technology has an immediate need and is seeking applicants for the fulltime position of Licensed Electrician (Journeyman).
Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager or Director of Facilities the Licensed Electrician will maintain service and repair electrical distribution power outlets and lighting systems through routine maintenance or Work Service Request.
Key Duties:
- Perform maintenance repairs alterations and construction on the Electrical and lowvoltage components to the interior and exterior of campus buildings.
- Responsible for electrical shop tools inventories etc.
- Troubleshoot service and repair control systems on boilers cogeneration refrigeration laboratory equipment clock HVAC and emergency systems.
- Perform small scale electrical installations including new outlets lights clock switches etc.
- Ability to understand and execute work of a preventative maintenance program
- Performs maintenance repairs testing or implementation of all electrical and control systems throughout the campus. Examples include lighting systems power distribution building controls (JCIorENE) emergency power and cogeneration systems. Specific examples equipment requiring electrical maintenance includes boilers the cogeneration system emergency generators refrigeration equipment in the cafeteria and laboratory equipment and the fire alarm system.
- Must be familiar with electrical and building codes and be able to acquire maintenance and construction permits as necessary.
- The licensed electrician will maintain service and repair electrical distribution and power systems electrical outlets lighting systems and all plant and building equipment through routine maintenance.
- Specific examples equipment requiring electrical maintenance includes boilers the cogeneration system emergency generators refrigeration equipment in the cafeteria and laboratory equipment and the fire alarm system.
- The position will create work order and assign journeymen electricians or other maintenance staff as appropriate.
- When assigned will be a point of contact for contractors project managers and our internal staff for electrical issues.
- Will pull electrical permits as required. Will ensure all equipment meets permitting and code requirements. Meets with electrical and building inspectors when needed to address any concerns or issues and resolves the issues to avoid any citations fines etc.
- Must excel in customer service and train staff to meet and exceed the needs of students faculty and staff.
- Remain proficient in new techniques or technology and new procedures.
- Mentor students and coworkers in means and methods as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Electrical Journeymans License.
- Hold a valid Massachusetts Drivers License to operate motor vehicles.
- High school degree with a minimum of five years of experience in the field of electrical installation and maintenance of Electrical Systems.
- Excellent customerservice skills.
- 24hour availability for emergency repairs and services
- Working knowledge of various electrical and lowvoltage systems components and controls in buildings.
- Ability to read communicate interpret blueprints schematic diagrams and specifications in English language.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates degree or vocational or technical school degree
- 510 years experience in the field of Electrical installation & Maintenance of electrical Systems.
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity equity and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex sexual orientation religion disability age genetic information gender identity veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
To find out more about the Wentworths commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion please visit the website https://wit/about/diversity.
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance Catlin Wells at .
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