Electrician II
Dartmouth College

Posting date:

11/11/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1129138

Position Title:

Electrician II

Department this Position Reports to:

Electrical Shop

Hiring Range Minimum:

$35.16/hr (Entry Rate)

Hiring Range Maximum:

$36.19/hr (Job Rate)

Union Type:

SEIU

SEIU Level:

Q

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Onsite only

Is this a term position?:

No

If yes, length of term in months.:

n/a

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

The Electrical Shop is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all the College's electrical power distribution systems.

The Electrician II installs, repairs, and maintains electrical distribution systems, circuits, equipment, and controls. The Electrician II will work with senior electricians in learning the systems unique to the campus as well asassisting the Master Electrician in work involving high voltage systems.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

High School plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Valid NH Electrician license with a four-year apprenticeship and six years of relevant experience; or the equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Thorough understanding of electrical systems including conduit systems and wire tray systems
• Thorough understanding of trade products including conduit types and wire joining methods.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints; working knowledge of building codes especially the National Electric Code.
• Working knowledge of College Construction guidelines. Ability to use College data sources for access to building plans and O&M manuals.
• Well versed in using common hand and power tools, and test equipment, such as multimeter temperature guns and probes, and similar electronic testing equipment to diagnose problems.
• Working knowledge and skill in all aspects of the electrical trade.
• Must be knowledgeable in and able to apply all relevant national and local electrical codes, safety regulations, and Dartmouth College Construction Standards.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently under minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and applying strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service skills and good communications skills; ability to share work to be performed with college employees and building occupants.
• Computer skills including basic word processing, spreadsheet, and building system programs. Smartphone skills to use vendor software for programming various basic electric components. Ability to work at heights and to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity under physically difficult and/or strenuous conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to obtain further (vendor) training which may be online, local in-person, or at a remote location.

Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates:

• Driver Safety- Electrical Safety related work practices
• Lock-out/tag-out
• Respirator training
• Fit and Physical Examination
• Working in confined spaces
• Laboratory safety/hazardous waste management training
• Asbestos awareness training
• Bloodborne pathogen training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of campus lighting systems
• Understanding of the principles of VFD's, including the ability to program and set parameters; ability to troubleshoot

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

John Biele, Electrical Manager

Department Contact Phone Number:

603-646-3391

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

John Biele, Electrical Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 11/11/2024 THROUGH 11/17/2024.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/76517

Description:

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and/or following plans, blueprints, or sketches, determines work methods to accomplish assignments. Plans and lays out the needed routing, placement and arrangements of a system's circuits, controls and equipment.
• Assist with minor renovations.
• Use college data sources for access to building plans & O&M manuals.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches and motors, position sensing devices and re-lamps indoor and outdoor fixtures.
• Inspects, maintains, cleans, repairs, tests, and adjusts a variety of equipment, circuitry, and fixtures, relays and switchgear, fans, and switches.
• Tests circuits and equipment by use of multimeter or ammeter.
• Measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles, and installs conduit. Inserts, splices, and connects wires to fixtures, outlets, switches, receptacles, and power source.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.

Description:

Learning from senior Electricians

Learn from senior Electrician technicians via working with and understanding procedures.

• For example, receive clear and concise instructions from coworkers; be educated accepting constructive input from coworkers performing work.
• While performing maintenance work learn the procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.

Working with senior level electricians:

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment; connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Investigates and troubleshoots lighting control systems using vendor software to perform physical repairs.
• Install, program, and troubleshoot VFD (variable frequency drive).
• Investigates, troubleshoots, and programs various electric components such as variable frequency drives (VFD).
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, using test equipment, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Assists the Electrician IV with the installation, maintenance, and repair of high voltage cable systems.
  
  

Description:

Mentorship

Work with and mentor Electrician I, explaining the procedures being performed and the reasoning behind those actions.

• For example, provide/receive clear and concise instructions to coworkers; educate/be educated offering constructive input to coworkers performing work.
• While performing maintenance work learn the procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.
• When qualified, allow the tech to perform the work under supervision.

Description:

Working Conditions

• Works from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and platforms.
• Work requires bending, keeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped or awkward positions.
• Work involves regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing from up to 120 pounds.
• Work is performed: indoors; outdoors; in harsh weather; in areas that are dirty, or smoky and where fumes are present, in underground manholes.
• Is exposed to cuts and bruises and more serious injuries working on ladders, scaffolds, etc.
• Work involves wearing special or protective clothing such as aprons or overalls; gloves; goggles; and ear plugs.
• Direct contact with students may occur, especially when in dormitories.

Description:

Work Environment:

• Laboratory settings
• Commercial kitchen settings
• Mechanical/electric rooms
• Ladders/staging
• Roofs
• Private offices/public spaces

Description:

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect).
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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