Electrician I Facilities Services UTK
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Under supervision the Electrician I within Facilities Services Maintenance and Repairs performs general electrical work on electrical systems facilities appliances and related electronic controls according to the National Electrical Code. This individual will read blue prints and electrical schematic drawings and will be responsible for the troubleshooting of electrical and life safety systems.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret blueprints schematics and technical diagrams.
- Help with routine maintenance and inspections of electrical systems.
- Assist with the installation of electrical wiring fixtures and equipment in residential commercial and industrial settings.
- Support the troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and components as well as the electrical and life safety systems throughout campus.
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and circuits to check for proper operation loose connections overheating tripping circuits leaking insulation arcing alignment lubrication and vibration.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Education:
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience:
- Three to four years working experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant field to include completion of technical training or apprenticeship program. Note: Education may be substituted for experience on a year-to-year basis
- Knowledge Skills Abilities:
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code.
- Ability to lift and pull heavy objects.
- Must have the skill to troubleshoot Electrical and Life Safety systems.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Have the ability to operate different types of tools and equipment.
- Ability to use test and metering equipment.
- Other Conditions
- Valid Drivers license
Preferred Qualifications
- Education:
- Vocational or technical training in a related field
Work Location
- University of Tennessee Knoxville TN Campus
- This is an onsite position
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range:MR06
- Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere
- Find more information on UT Benefitshere
About the Department
UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxvilles largest non-academic department team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair custodial needs landscaping and lawncare utility work in-house and capital construction projects facilities planning and design environmental initiatives pest control campus event services and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute. The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students staff faculty and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.
About Us
With over 225 years dedicated to education and research and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools 900 programs of study 547 graduate programs and is home to over 7500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the states flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Anthropological Research Facility Space Institute and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate Oak Ridge National Laboratory Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance compensation and innovative leadership all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching continued education and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!
Ranked nationally as Best Employer for New Graduates One of Americas Best Large Employers Best Workplace for Women and has been designated as Best Place for Working Parents by Forbes Magazine.
Key Skills
- Low Voltage
- Hand Tools
- Commercial Electrician Experience
- Construction Experience
- Electrical Experience
- Generator Repair
- NEC
- Schematics
- High Voltage
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
About Company
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for ... View more
