Electrician

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Physical Plant Department invites applications for a full-time, nonexempt position with benefits. Under general supervision, performs electrical work at the journey level. Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment and facilities involving electrical circuits carrying less than 13,000 vols.

Benefits: Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave (Non-exempt positions start at 11 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year). Overtime, shift-differential and on-call pay (non-exempt positions only)

Responsibilities:
•Installs, diagnoses problems, and repairs electrical systems, apparatus,
electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment
following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other
specifications.
•Reads and interprets plans, blueprints and specifications for construction or
remodeling, and may recommend appropriate modifications or additions to
plans.
•Connects and repairs power supply wires to machines and equipment, and the
cables and wires between machines and equipment.
•Performs maintenance and repairs to electrical equipment including
fluorescent and incandescent units, lighting fixtures, wiring, conduit boxes and
tubing, switches, motors, generators, and climate control systems; prepares
estimates of time, labor, and materials.
•Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status; operates and
maintains tools and equipment of the electrical trade; and cleans work area
upon completion of project.
•Provides guidance and training in electrical work to other maintenance
personnel and may have lead responsibility for special projects.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•Comprehensive knowledge and skill in the techniques used in the installation,
repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and apparatus
carrying less than 13,000 volts.
•Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume,
and weights and the practical application on fractions, percentages, ratios, and
proportions.
•Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the electrical
trade including testing equipment such as ohmeters, battery and buzzer and
oscilloscopes.
•Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the electrical trade
and of electrical codes, and Underwriters Rules for wiring and installation.
•Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications
•Ability to prepare summaries and reports required.
•Must be able to work in, on, around, over an under fixed equipment and
machinery.
•Must be able to work from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy
equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.
•Must be able to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces,
adverse weather or temperature conditions, and to wear and work in personal
protective equipment.

Qualifications:
•Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade.
•Note: Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries
and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.
•Must be able to communicate effectively and follow directions.
•Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be
required.
•Possession of Maryland State certification as a licensed electrician may be
required.

Physical Demands:
•May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping,
reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting.
•May be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
•May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
•May be required to operate a variety of equipment to include office equipment.

Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade.

UMES-VPAA-Physical Plant/Operations

Staff Regular

$51,069 - $55,000