Electrician
Vanderbilt University has an exciting opportunity for an Electrician Journeyman to join the Zone Maintenance Team in Vanderbilt University Maintenance and Operations. The Electrician team is responsible for trouble shooting electrical circuits; wiring tents for special events; starting, testing, and running emergency generators and logging results; and repairing, replacing, or installing motors, motor starters, light fixture and switches.
About the Work Unit :
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Real Estate, Facilities, and Development at Vanderbilt University is committed to upholding the University's vision by excelling in management, strategic initiatives, and operational success. The unit embodies the core values and mission of the university, working closely with key stakeholders to address complex issues that span across the University and its affiliates as well as coordinating with the Board of Trustees on complex and cross-institutional issues. Each member of the team is crucial in executing the strategic initiatives and advancing the university through strategic partnerships to strategically managing growth, optimizing campus resources and ensuring that infrastructure supports Vanderbilt's evolving academic and research needs and its vision to become the world's best-run university.
VUMO is part of the Facilities Department which reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief Facilities Officer. VUMO provides maintenance, cleaning, and other ancillary services for six million square feet of academic, laboratory, administrative, residential, and recreational space, as well as power generation and thermal utilities for both Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The Grounds team cares for 330 acres including a registered arboretum and SEC athletic fields. VUMO's annual budget exceeds $100 million and includes over 500 employees.
Facilities is part of the Vanderbilt University Real Estate, Facilities, and Development organization which works collaboratively to build, maintain, manage and operate campus infrastructure in a sustainable and cost-efficient manner to support the overarching academic mission and goals of the university.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Troubleshoot electrical circuits
Start and test run emergency generators and log results
Repair, replace, or install the following components of an electrical system:
motor
motor starter
disconnect
circuit breaker
light fixture
switch
receptacle
Wire tents for special events
Hook up power to television trucks
Properly dispose of lamps, ballasts, and batteries
Operate various types of lifts
Assist zone HAR mechanics, plumber, and carpenter in the performance of their duties
Utilize work order system in all aspects including parts ordering, printing work orders, parts look-up
Set up and monitor personal work order query
Process daily work order time sheet
Operate vehicle/golf cart and perform operator level maintenance
Other duties as related to classification
Supervisory Relationships :
Though this position does not have supervisory responsibilities. This position reports administratively and functionally to the Zone Manager.
Experience and Education :
High School Graduate or GED is required .
Formal Electrician training program is preferred .
Skills and Certifications:
Valid driver's license is required.
5 years of experience in a relevant position
Able to stand, stoop, crawl, Climb, work on elevated surfaces and be in awkward positions for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift as at least 70 lbs
Proficient at troubleshooting and making necessary repairs to FCU
Able to work in various weather conditions
High work ethic