Electrician (8195C), Facilities Services - 43114

Electrician (8195C), Facilities Services - 43114 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
Facilities Services strives to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the University community to ensure that classrooms, laboratories, and offices support teaching, learning and research. Through the efforts of over 500 dedicated staff members, Facilities Services manages the asset management program custodial services, maintenance operations, engineering and technical services, environmental services, grounds operations, the Cal Zero Waste program, the Campus Building Department, and the campus utility systems, including the cogeneration plant. The scope of the Facilities Services reaches across campus and is closely connected to the activities of staff, building managers, other campus departments and campus leadership.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: October 7, 2022
Responsibilities
ELECTRICIAN
Responsible for the installation of new or modified electrical wiring and devices, including but not limited to: troubleshooting, shop fabrications, predictive and preventive maintenance, inspections, test operations, services repairs or replacement. Participate in the design of assemblies, systems, equipment and/or controls, electrical and/or mechanical. Prepare drawings in detail showing measurements and materials with information obtained from blueprints and verbal instructions. Perform work on shop fabrications, predictive and preventive maintenance, inspections, test operations, sustaining services, troubleshooting and repairs and/or replacement of complex control and mechanical systems of designated research electrical power and control systems. Fabricate, place, and terminate various types of buses, cables, conductors, and wires. Install, connect, test, operate, modify, repair and replace circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lighting, motors, outlets, signaling devices, switches, thermostats, timers and wiring devices. Operate, calibrate, adjust, clean, service and repair electrical components and systems.
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Adherence to the scheduling of work through the work management program is required. Consult shop superintendent and/or lead for technical information. Interpret prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of functions and project requirements. Support maintenance projects and programmatic work assignments. Keep accurate work records and complete paperwork in a neat and timely manner. Define and describe materials, tools and/or equipment, work methods and task sequences. Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or superintendent. Obtain materials and equipment as required.
SAFETY
Adhere to all University and Departmental safety guidelines. Attend job-related and safety training as required.
OTHER
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must possess knowledge and ability to utilize correct tools, techniques and methods for handling specific electrical projects by applying thorough knowledge of codes and the skills of a craftsperson. Ability to interpret prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of functions and project requirements. Ability to operate electrical machines, equipment, and other hand and/or power tools needed to perform skill-related job tasks. Ability to work in confined spaces and to gain access to areas that normally require stairs, ladders and scaffolding using specific methods to perform job tasks. Ability to safely move supplies and objects up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation. Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with the campus community, including students, building managers, academic personnel, and craft personnel, in a multicultural environment. Ability to track jobs to completion and prioritize requirements; able to work and support shutdowns and project schedules to minimize interference with others. Ability to read information from equipment manufactures manuals, service requests, layout sketches, blueprints, appropriate state and local government codes, trade-specific manuals and practices, and to determine how the fixture or equipment should perform. Ability to distinguish colors and use color codes effectively. Ability to communicate clearly over the telephone and two-way radio. Ability to execute job assignments in a timely manner.
Salary & Benefits
This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week) non-exempt career position, which is paid bi-weekly and eligible for full UC Benefits. Hourly pay for this role is $56.81. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html