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Job Description
Vanderbilt University has an exciting opportunity for an Electrician Journeyman to join the Zone Maintenance Team in Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations (VUMO). The Electrician team is responsible for trouble shooting electrical circuits; wiring tents for special events; starting testing and running emergency generators and logging results; and repairing replacing or installing motors motor starters light fixture and switches.
About the Work Unit:
Facilities provides facilities support for all construction renovation and routine maintenance of University space and facilities; housekeeping services for approximately 5.8 million square feet of academic administrative residential and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for the University Central and the Medical Center.
Facilities annual budget exceeds $100 million in operating expenses and includes over 400 employees. This branchmanages major capital project expenditures totaling$125 million annually and facility renewal replacement and large maintenance project expenditures totaling $20 million annually. The Facilities Business Operations Center provides support to the entire department specifically regarding the areas of Finance Employee Relations Systems Contracts and General Administration.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits
- Start and test run emergency generators and log results
- Repair replace or install the following components of an electrical system:
- motor
- motor starter
- disconnect
- circuit breaker
- light fixture
- switch
- receptacle
- Wire tents for special events
- Hook up power to television trucks
- Properly dispose of lamps ballasts and batteries
- Operate various types of lifts
- Assist zone HAR mechanics plumber and carpenter in the performance of their duties
- Utilize work order system in all aspects including parts ordering printing work orders parts lookup
- Set up and monitor personal work order query
- Process daily work order time sheet
- Operate vehicle/golf cart and perform operator level maintenance
- Other duties as related to classification
Experience and Education:
- High School Graduate or GED isrequired.
- Formal Electrician training program ispreferred.Strong communication skills
Skills and Certifications:
- 5 years of experience in a relevant position
- Must be able to bend stoop reach or stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift as at least 70 lbs
- Proficient at troubleshooting and making necessary repairs to FCU
- Able to work in various weather conditions
- High work ethic
- Valid Driver License is required; must have and maintain a valid drivers license and a satisfactory driving record. Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide uptodate notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records
Supervisory Relationships:
Though this position does not have supervisory responsibilities. This position reports administratively and functionally to the Zone Manager.
Employment Type
Full-Time
