Location: Troy & Albany, NY Category: Staff Positions Posted On: Wed Mar 23 2022 Job Description:
- Repairs, installs, replaces and maintains electrical circuits, equipment and appliances, including high voltage and DC circuits
- Inspects, tests and performs preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment, lighting, signal, HVAC, communications and power circuits
- Troubleshoots and isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, lighting, DDC controls, and other electrical equipment using appropriate test instruments such as an ammeter, ohm meter, volt meter, test lamp, megger, prowler, or signal generator
- Performs periodic testing, maintenance, reporting, and repair of all fire alarm systems and associated peripherals
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains emergency lighting/exit sign circuits campus wide, including backup battery maintenance
- Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains access control, door alarms, handi-cap openers, and security camera circuits campus wide
- Inspects completed work to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, local and NYS codes, and verifies system is realigned for operational readiness
- Maintains an adequate inventory of parts required for timely repairs
- Stores and utilizes chemicals and equipment in a safe/compliant manner, including maintaining MSDS sheets
- Plans scheduled maintenance, creates materials lists, and requisitions materials and equipment
- Maintains all aspects of electrical/electronic systems at the facilities to comply with NYS Building and Fire Codes
- Maintains a proper inventory of electrical tools and equipment associated with the trade in a good and safe working order per manufacturers recommendations
- Performs all electrical work assigned in accordance with applicable safety precautions/procedures
- Communicate with Public Safety and Staff via 2-way radio communication
- Receive, complete, and submit all work order processing documentation accurately and on time
- Snow removal using shovels and/or equipment as assigned: May include off hours scheduling in accordance with BSEIU Local 51 Contract
- All other general maintenance duties as assigned
The estimated wage is $24.39 per hour for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks.
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Job Requirements:*
- A trade school or vocational high school diploma is required or experience through a recognized apprenticeship program or a combination of both
- Five years experience as an electrician
- Must be familiar with various electrical and mechanical systems, including heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning systems, lighting systems, DDC Control systems, fire alarm/sprinkler systems, and telecommunication systems
- Must have knowledge of communications wiring, equipment and technology. Experience with Lucent Technologies equipment is preferred
- Must be able to cut, bend, thread and fit conduit
- Must have highly developed electrical ability/aptitude and be familiar with terminology of the trade
- Must have complete knowledge of materials related to electrical systems
- Must be able to interpret and follow architectural and general engineering drawings, schematics and specifications as well as manufacturers installation and maintenance documentation
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions
- Must have a basic knowledge of local and NYS Electrical, Building, and Fire Codes
- Must be able to lift and carry objects up to 51 lbs without assistance
- Must be able to work from heights, including mechanical lifting devices
- Must be able to read instructions and safety rules, write sentences, communicate verbally and follow instructions
- Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide
- Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, crouch, sit, kneel, climb and crawl
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Must be available for emergency call-ins
- Valid NYS driver's license is required
Additional Information:
RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere along with opportunities for tuition waiver, employer matched retirement plan for eligible employees and many other benefits. For complete employee benefit information, please visit our Employee Benefits page. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC.
Russell Sage College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
Russell Sage College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members are given the opportunity to reach their full potential as active participants in our local and global society. Russell Sage College is committed to developing policies and programs to create a campus that supports an optimal learning and working environment for all students, alumnae/i, faculty, administrators, and staff. Please take a look at more information about the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Russell Sage College.
- Applications accepted until position is filled.
- Reports to: Senior Director of Facilities and Planning
COVID-19 vaccination is not required, but suggested.
Job Type: Full-time
