Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits; State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs; Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.
The Electrician Assistant supports the Electrician and Facilities team members that oversee the College’s facilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the installation, repair, assessment, and maintenance of all the electrical components on campus. Electrical components range from receptacles and switches to switch gears, transformers, control systems, circuit breakers, lighting, and ballasts, etc. Additionally, the Electrician Assistant aids the Electrician, HVAC technicians and general maintenance staff with duties involving new construction, blueprint reviews, large projects, and a variety of tasks may require additional assistance or multiple team members to complete.
Reports to: Facilities Management Field Superintendent
The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. This position is open until filled.Required Education and Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Minimum of three years working in the electrical industry; on and with electrical components, electrical test equipment and safety electrical protection.
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Understanding of the National Electric Code.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to read electrical blueprints.
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Knowledge in the use and care of hand tools associated with the trade including volt meters, amp meters and other electrical test equipment.
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Ability to lift 75 lbs.
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Ability to work from ladders and elevated platforms with knowledge of proper safety precautions.
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The ability to work with other team members in different trades to perform, maintenance, installs and repairs.
Licenses, Certifications, or Additional Requirements
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Position requires maintenance of insurability under the college vehicle liability insurance plan.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is heavy is in nature, requiring exerting up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position requires the ability to work from ladders, man lifts, hoist ways, extreme outdoor and indoor conditions, dusty and unwelcoming environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a relatively safe, and secure work environment. Occasionally work is required in undesirable and dangerous areas. The position requires working from tall ladders and man lifts up to 50 feet high.
General Employment Information
The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Background Checks
The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.
Conflict of Interest policy
No College of Southern Maryland employee shall engage in or have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in any activity that conflicts or raises a reasonable question of conflict with his or her duties and responsibilities. CSM Employees shall not at any time engage in any outside employment or independent consulting that would adversely affect their employment status or performance as employees at the college, create a conflict of interest, or, with the exception of constitutionally protected activities, would compromise or embarrass the college, or adversely affect professional standing. Any full-time college employee who also holds a full-time position or its equivalent in consulting elsewhere (whether permanent or seasonal) will be deemed to have a conflict of interest and will be asked to resign from one of the full-time positions. Full-time employees must promptly disclose in writing, on a form available from the Human Resources Office, to the college all other full-time employment or its equivalent in independent consulting.
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