Trades Specialist 3: Electrical

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All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.Position SummaryThe Electrical Trades Specialist 3 performs journeyman level electrical installation, maintenance, and repair. Maintains and repairs all electrical systems in educational facilities including emergency backup generators, fire life safety systems, intrusion, and card access systems. Maintains the College’s electrical systems and equipment following electric codes, standards, and regulations. Serves as electrical consultant to facility, staff, administrators, and contractors. Inspects all work done by electrical contractors to assure compliance with College standards. The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends and local travel. This job may have On-call rotation duties. Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerforms complex technical operations including electrical maintenance, repair, and installation to maintain the reliability and integrity of electrical distribution systemsEvaluates project work. Inspects work performed by contractors, and other college employees. Evaluates procedures and methods related to National Fire Protection AssociationInspects the contracted work and work installed in-house to ensure College standards are met on completion of a project. Inspects and services facilities electrical structure, high and low voltage electrical systems, and all systems associated within the scope of the electrical system of workProvides Journeyman level expertise, responding to work orders for repair of college electrical systems and equipment on a 24-hour basis as needed. Responds to emergencies when they arise at the facilityEnsures assigned staff and contracted personnel provide high-quality work using college standards and enforces timeliness expectationsInterprets, diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for project management assignments and construction projects. Assists project manager planning in consideration of existing power factors. Ensures all work planning and applications will be accordance with National Electric Code (NEC) and college specificationsInterprets diagrams, schematics, and blueprints for assignments and construction projects. Assists project managers in planning with regard to existing power factorsTroubleshoots electrical, fire, and security systems and diagnoses urgent technical problems. Schedules specialist in areas of dissimilar systemsUpdates training in the fields of electrical, fire alarm, security, and access systems to keep up with industry changes. Provides support to all other trades within college facilitiesPerforms all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisorJob Requirements/QualificationsVocational or technical training in electrical work andThree to five years of related journey level trade experience andJourneyman Wireman Certification State of Arizona andValid Arizona driver license or An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above Preferred Five to eight years of related journey level trade experience Knowledge, Skills And Abilities The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of skilled trades expertise required to complete assigned responsibilities for the positionSkill in effective communication (both written and oral)Skill in independent decision makingSkill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different natureSkill in problem solvingSkill in electrical maintenanceAbility to adapt and maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situationsAbility to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the positionPhysical RequirementsEnvironment: Work is performed primarily in a non-traditional work environment with staff contact and frequent interruptions.Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an non-traditional work setting; to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally position self to perform duties, including: traversing uneven surfaces, ascending/descending ladders, and working atop high surfaces; to move, transport, and/or position moderate to heavy (over 50 pounds) amounts of weight; to operate various equipment required to perform job; may be required to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to effectively communicate to exchange information. May be exposed to various hazardous conditions such as extreme heat, extreme cold, infectious disease, moving vehicles, electrical current, chemicals, tight spaces, or high places, moving mechanical parts, etc.Vision: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.Human Resources Contact Information Phone: (520) 206-4624 TTY: (520) 206-4530 Email: hr@pima.edu Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.