Utility Electrician - Mobile, United States - University of South Alabama

Description

Position Information

Position Number Position Title Utility Electrician Division Finance and Administration Department Central Utilities Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, three years experience in installing and/or maintaining 15 kv electrical distribution systems, Certificate of Competency as a journeyman electrician, and possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance of a driving record sufficient to maintain insurance under the University of South Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience installing and maintaining fire alarm systems is highly preferred.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama's Facilities department is seeking to hire a Utility Electrician. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions

These are the job duties required of the position.

Essential Functions

Performs journeyman level work while supervising and/or participating in the installation, alteration, maintenance, or repair of electrical, mechanical, and fire alarm systems and equipment; performs skilled work on these systems and related equipment in accordance with standard practices of the trade; installs, maintains, alters, and repairs wiring, power appliances, machinery, and electrical circuits; installs, maintains, and repairs electric motors, generators and related electrical equipment and installs, maintains, and repairs chillers, cooling towers, process pumps, boilers, air handling units and related mechanical equipment; installs, maintains and repairs 15kv utility electrical distribution equipment to include electrical substations, electrical distribution cable, electrical distribution switches, electrical distribution transformers, metal-clad switchgear and motor centers; translates schematics, troubleshoots and diagnoses problems; reads, understands, and interprets technical and construction related documents to include plans, technical manuals, and specifications; performs point to point system check out and participates in new and renovated system startups; provides technical support, direction and guidance to end users and other trade personnel; locates and corrects power failures and short circuits; performs electrical work on electric heat, air conditioners, motor driven generator sets, and air compressors; makes emergency repairs to elevators, generators, electrical appliances and equipment, and other electrical apparatus; operates a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites or transport materials; supports other trade personnel in the department to include Generator Mechanic, Fire/Burglar Protection Specialist, and HVAC Mechanics; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date 05/04/2022 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday - Friday Working Hours 7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular