Rosemount, Minnesota
Posted: 15-Sep-23
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Employment Type:
Organization Type:
Status: Full Time, 40 Hours per week
Division: Facilities
Reports To: Directors of Facilities
Supervises: N/A
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Position Description
An Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment across campus facilities. This essential role ensures a safe and functional environment for students, faculty, and staff by conducting regular inspections, troubleshooting issues, and performing necessary repairs. The Electrician collaborates with the maintenance team to support the overall campus infrastructure and contribute to a conducive learning and working environment.
Position Accountabilities and Essential Functions
- Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, fixtures, and equipment in accordance with relevant codes and regulations.
- Inspect and diagnose electrical issues, utilizing technical knowledge and diagnostic tools to identify problems and implement effective solutions.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks, including replacing worn-out parts, repairing faulty wiring, and upgrading systems as needed.
- Collaborate with other maintenance and facilities staff to ensure seamless integration of electrical work within broader campus operations.
- Respond promptly to service requests, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments within established timelines.
- Assist in planning and executing electrical projects, coordinating with supervisors and other trades to ensure successful project completion.
- Stay current with industry trends, advancements, and best practices to enhance technical expertise and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to create a secure environment for all occupants and personnel.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited electrical apprenticeship program is preferred.
- Valid electrician's license or journeyman certification required.
- Proven experience in electrical installation, maintenance, and repair.
- Familiarity with local and national electrical codes and regulations.
- Ability to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
- Proficient in using hand and power tools relevant to the trade.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Physical stamina and ability to work in various weather conditions.
- Flexibility to adjust work hours as needed for emergency repairs or special projects.
Work Environment
This position encompasses indoor and outdoor settings across the campus. Work involves navigating classrooms, laboratories, offices, shops rooftops grounds, parking structures and other campus spaces. This job requires troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems that power lighting, audiovisual equipment, shop equipment and various appliances and equipment. Adaptability is key, as the employee may need to collaborate closely with faculty and staff to ensure minimal disruption to daily activities.
Physical Demands
This job demands a level of physical fitness and dexterity to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position. The job involves frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting, occasionally in confined spaces and at varying heights. Electricians are required to handle and manipulate a range of tools, equipment, and materials, some of which may be heavy or awkwardly shaped.
Working with electrical systems necessitates acute visual acuity and color perception to distinguish wiring colors and interpret intricate details on technical diagrams and schematics accurately. Electricians must have the ability to differentiate between various shades and colors to ensure proper identification and connection of wires, components, and indicators.
Moreover, the College Electrician role may occasionally require climbing ladders, scaffolds, lifts, or other structures to access electrical equipment located at elevated positions. This aspect of the job demands balance, coordination, and a degree of comfort working at heights.
About CCS
The College for Creative Studies strives to create a working environment where all employees are appreciated and valued for their contributions. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the College offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance the physical health, financial security and general well-being of its employee’s lives and the lives of their families.
Benefits include:
- Generous Vacation Package and Paid Holidays
- 403b Program
- Robust Healthcare Plans: Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life and AD&D Insurances
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Opportunities
- Free Parking
- Complimentary Uniforms
College for Creative Studies is a nonprofit institution; it is one of the leading art and design colleges in the world. CCS is ranked by LinkedIn as a top three design school in the US and the best in the Midwest, based on alumni success. CCS has state-of-the-art facilities to support the complete range of creative production, from traditional art forms such as painting, glassblowing, foundry, and printmaking, to the most contemporary systems, including the latest digital imaging technology and extensive rapid prototyping output tools. The College currently enrolls more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 13 majors: Advertising Design, Art Education, Art Practice, Communication Design, Craft and Material Studies, Entertainment Arts, Fashion Accessories Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, Product Design, and Transportation Design. It also offers a Master’s degree in four majors: Color and Materials Design, Interaction Design, Systems Design Thinking, and Transportation Design.
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