Electrical Trades Specialist I - Facilities & Services

The Facilities Management unit of the Division of Facilities and Services at West Virginia University is seeking application for an Electrical Trades Specialist I.

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Trades Specialist Lead II, performs both installation of new construction and general maintenance of existing facilities utilizing journeyman level electrical skills. Shall also provide guidance to Maintenance Workers and unskilled personnel as assigned.

The Division of Facilities and Services encompasses seven units that are integral to the University's success. Each of our units employs talented and skilled workers whose jobs range from planning and managing construction of the institution's outstanding facilities to maintaining, protecting and improving the University's buildings and grounds. Facilities and Services takes care of every aspect of WVU so that its employees, students and guests are safe and satisfied on campus.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year, or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Installs, repairs, and inspects electrical distribution equipment and wiring both inside and outside buildings to verify capacities.
• Installs and maintains circuit breakers, sub-station switchgear, and transformers.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots 23kv and 5kv underground power distribution circuits. Pulls high voltage cables through underground ducts and cable trays in steam tunnels. Splices and terminates high voltage cable using current state-of-the-art (3M) materials and methods.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects wires and auxiliary equipment, such as fuses, insulators, and switches to ascertain capacities and working conditions, utilizing thorough knowledge of types, sizes and styles of equipment.
• Installs and maintains fire alarms, emergency lighting, emergency generator power transfer switches, and those items associated with life safety, as they pertain to the electrical field.
• Installs and maintains all control systems for motors, lights, heat, and air controls, participating with various crafts as required to properly troubleshoot and repair control systems.
• Designs routing plans, installs and maintains new electrical conduit, tubing, wiremold, raceway, and associated accessories to accommodate electrical and telecommunications wiring. This duty requires pipe fitting ability.
• Installs and maintains existing and new lighting systems for both interior and exterior to buildings, including street lights and parking lot lighting.
• Utilizes bucket truck and power scaffolding to install and maintain lighting and power distribution systems.
• Installs, maintains, tests, repairs, and adjusts laboratory, laundry, kitchen, etc. equipment, as required within the normal University setting.
• Participates in the installation of simple electronic control systems, clock systems, etc.
• Ensures that all local, state, and federal building codes are maintained.
• Maintains an organized work area to include cleanliness, safety, and security of materials.
• Coordinates the return of materials to warehouse that are not needed for project completion.
• Operates vehicles that would require a valid driver's license.
• May be required to perform general maintenance duties either in relation to normal journeyman responsibilities or assisting other trades such as but not limited to; low level electrical connections, lighting, sheet metal fabrication, painting, carpentry, plumbing, millwright work, etc.
• May be required to move, load, and carry all materials and equipment necessary to complete all phases of assigned maintenance and construction projects. May be required to assist in the effort of moving any existing conditions which interfere with the flow of the project. When project is completed, work site must be left in a clean and orderly fashion. Must be able to respond during off hours to cover emergency situations.

Work Hours: Mon-Fri 7a-3p

Pay Grade: PG 14

• Must have High School Diploma or GED. Completion of a 2 year accredited vocational craft trades program.
• 2 years experience in trades electrical maintenance experience in the area of electrical.
• Ability to work off-hour schedules due to the need to have power distribution equipment de-energized to perform the necessary testing and maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical systems
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal electrical and building codes.
• Ability to read blue prints, perform mathematical computations, and operate a personal computer.
• Knowledge of warehousing functions
• Ability to work with people in a stressful environment
• Ability to hear and interpret sounds in work area and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use logical problem solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate well utilizing both written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of technical terms related to electricity and project management
• Ability to perform all assigned electrical tasks
• Ability to work with multi-craft personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain average or above work standards.

• Valid Driver's License
• Valid WV state electrical license (Journeyman) preferred

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.