The Electrician is responsible for interior and exterior electrical repairs and preventative maintenance. The Electrician will test, repair, install and/or maintain various types of electrical equipment and will write/review technical specifications related to projects and equipment installations, including work performed by outside contractors. This position participates in on-call rotation. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains, repairs, installs, and troubleshoots equipment.
• Supervise work performed by external vendors/contractors and apprentices.
• May write specification for and estimate the costs of repairs, remodeling or alterations.
• Performs related duties such as requisitioning supplies and equipment.
• Maintains paper and electronic records and prepares reports.
• Submit personal time and attendance paper and ensure minimum staffing.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of control systems. 
• Maintains inventory levels.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of electronic work order system and PM systems.
• Other duties as assigned. 

• High school diploma/GED and at least 3 years' experience in the electrical trade with at least one year of full-time experience as a licensed journeyman or master electrician.
• Must possess a current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman or Master's Electrician License.

Knowledge requirements:

1. Knowledge of state and local electrical codes.
2. Knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity.
3. Knowledge of basic algebra.
4. Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
5. Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools used in electrical practice such as pliers, screwdrivers, etc.
6. Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment including testing equipment used in electrical work.
7. Knowledge of safety practices and precautions observed in the electrical trade.
8. Knowledge of inspection techniques used in the electrical trade.
9. Knowledge of the types and uses of hand-held power tools such as drills, etc.

Skill requirements:

1. Skill in using small hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, etc.
2. Skill in the use of precision measuring equipment, gauges and instrumentation used in electrical work.
3. Skill in using hand held power tools such as drills.

Ability requirements:

1. Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (25lbs frequently, 50lbs occasionally).
2. Ability to understand, explain and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities.
3. Ability to lead a group of workers.
4. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations concerning electrical practice.
6. Ability to write clearly and concisely.
7. Ability to maintain accurate records.
8. Ability to prepare and use charts, graphs and tables.
9. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
10. Ability to perform arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
11. Ability to perform algebraic calculations to determine voltage, amperage and resistance factors.
12. Ability to read and interpret documents such as electrical plans, schematics, drawings, etc.
13. Ability to make decisions and act quickly in emergency situations.
14. Ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds.
15. Ability to install, maintain and repair electrical wiring systems and equipment.
16. Ability to detect and locate causes of electrical failure or breakdown of equipment.
17. Ability to work with the tools, materials and equipment of the electrical trade.
18. Manual dexterity.
19. Mechanical aptitude.
20. As essential personnel, ability to report to work during emergency closings, inclement weather, facility emergencies and special events including occasional weekends, evenings and holidays
21. Must be able to maintain a positive, professional relationship with all members of the Clark Community.
     

Clark University currently requires all employees and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions will be made for medical or disability reasons or religious beliefs, and could be made, at the sole discretion of the University, for other well-documented reasons.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity as a core value: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university committed toscholarship and inquiry that addresses social and human imperatives on a global basis. It is the place where Robert Goddard invented the modern rocket, where Sigmund Freud delivered his only lectures in the United States, and where current students stake their claim to the Clark motto, “Challenge Convention, Change Our World,” which is the rallying cry that inspires our community every day. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Clark University educates its undergraduate and graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world, and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. The University’s engages students in such areas as biology, chemistry, economics, geography, psychology, urban education, management, environmental science and policy, Holocaust and genocide studies, and international development and social change. Clark University’s pioneering model of higher education, LEEP (Liberation Education and Effective Practice) compels undergraduate students to thrive in authentic world and workplace settings, and prepares them for lives and careers of consequence.

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