Building Maintenance Mechanic - Electrician

Category : Staff Subscribe : Department : Building Maint. and Repair Locations : Westminster, MD Posted : Aug 23, 2024 Closes : Open Until Filled Type : Full-time Non-Exempt Position ID : 180334 Share

About McDaniel College :

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave.

For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2024 benefits guidebook. The S6 salary range is $18.

75 / hour to $29.09 / hour. The target rate is $24.00 / hour.

Click here to see how McDaniel College employees impact the lives of students.

Job Description :

Reporting to the Director of Building Operations and Maintenance, the electrician provides the operation, installation, repair, maintenance, and service of commercial and residential electrical systems throughout McDaniel College and its properties.

At times, the electrician will be required to perform duties outside the electrical trade to support priorities of the Physical Plant.

The shift for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 11am to 7 : 30pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide a positive, pro-active, and timely customer-oriented service.
• Respond to electrical emergencies, which include power outages, nonfunctioning equipment, and hazardous or dangerous equipment requiring immediate attention.
• Install, inspect, test, maintain, and repair a wide variety of electrical equipment and systems - including 277 / 480, 120 / 208, and low voltage electric.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Inspect and evaluate the condition of electrical equipment and recommend corrective action; implement repairs or revisions including design changes;

ensure installation and repairs are performed in accordance with all federal, state, and local codes.

• Estimate cost for repairs, replacement, and installation of electrical equipment.
• Must be able to work weekends and evenings as necessary. Must be able to respond to emergencies on an on-call basis as needed as well as participate in a department rotational on call schedule.
• Must comply with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and established work practices.
• Must complete jobs as assigned by Director of Building Operations and Maintenance safely and according to common trade practices.
• Responsibilities to include fire testing / inspections with current fire protection services contractor.
• Make minor repairs such as : troubleshoot and replace, horn / strobes, power supplies, batteries, and resetting panels and pull stations, mag locks, door contacts, delayed egress panic devices, and other components.

Work with contractors as required insuring systems operate properly.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and test temperature control systems to include wiring, motors, motor controls and contactors, variable frequency drives, fans, fan coil units, pumps, boiler controls, hot water heaters, and other components.
• Install, repair and maintain all types of interior and exterior light fixtures. Replace bulbs, set time clocks, clean out bugs, etc.
• Provide service to maintain athletic scoreboards, time clocks, lighting, and other equipment necessary for games or events.
• Provide temporary electric for events.
• Perform general electrical tasks such as : run EMT, flexible conduit, and wire molding; replace fuses, receptacles and switches, reset breakers, install faceplates, etc.
• Maintains documentation on electrical equipment including diagrams, maps, panels, substation, etc. Keeps information up to date and ready to share with others.
• Clean equipment in related areas. Keep mechanical rooms and work areas clean.
• Complete work tickets in a timely fashion and according to department guidelines.
• Work as part of the maintenance team to perform group projects such as but not limited to : Installation of Window Air Conditioners in April, Convocation Set Up in May, Turn Over of residential buildings mid-May to mid-June, ready buildings for student return in August, Convocation in August, and Removal of Window Air Conditioners in October.

There is limited time off or no time off during these periods and working hours are subject to change according to the College's schedule.

• Fulfill all responsibilities as required by the On-call policy.
• Perform maintenance and repairs of a general nature as requested, especially when responding as a participant in the department on-call program.
• Perform snow removal.
• Operate, maintain, and use in a safe manner College equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements : Qualifications

Qualifications

• State of Maryland Journeyman Electrician License preferred. Electrical Apprentice License will be considered.
• Must have valid driver's license with two or less points.
• Must be able to work during emergency weather events including but not limited to snow, hurricanes, tornados, etc.
• Must be able to respond to campus emergencies when called.
• Must be able to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend written instructions, procedures, and service manuals.
• Must have the ability to express oneself orally as well as in writing.
• Must have the ability to learn departmental policies, procedures, and mechanical systems, proper use of tools and materials used to perform duties within a ninety-day probationary period.

Employee Responsibilities

• Must provide good customer service.
• Must attend in-service / departmental meetings.
• Must be familiar with employee handbook.
• Must be familiar with and follow departmental policies.
• Must attend in-service education as directed.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Exposure to operating machinery consistent with care of grounds.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

• Ability to work in noise, heat, cold, odors, dirt, outdoor temperatures, snow, steam, and emergency situations.
• Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 70lbs without assistance while kneeling, squatting, reaching above the head, the waist, and below the knees.

Must be able to bend at the knees.

• Ability to repetitively push and pull equipment (for example, pallet jack, push mower, hand truck) containing product loads a minimum of 100 yards without assistance.
• Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods of time to complete job activities.
• Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours during the workday.
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