Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as an Electrician II in Facilities. If you are looking for an opportunity to work on a beautiful suburban campus with lots of perks including free parking, look no further. At Brandeis, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurance. We also offer generous paid time off. If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition remission. Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

The Electrician II will install, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment and distribution systems involving work of a varied nature with minimum supervision. Must have thorough knowledge of electrical codes regarding installation of electrical systems. Must have a minimum of four yearsâ™ experience in the electrical maintenance field with the knowledge and understanding of high voltage and low voltage distribution systems.

ESSENTIAL & OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Keep records, write reports and identify electrical materials.

• Work from blueprints, drawings, sketches and/or verbal instructions to plan, layout and install electrical equipment.

• Must work on ladders, bucket trucks, scaffolds, and pits.

• Read, write, understand and carry out oral and written instructions in English.

• Establish and maintain a positive cooperative working relationship with supervisors, fellow workers, department heads and other members of the campus community.

• Work in an environment subject to frequent changing of priorities and time deadlines.

• Manually lift up to 60 pounds. Heavier material or equipment is lifted using other methods.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair any of the variety of electrical equipment or systems, such as generators, transformers, switchboards, motors, motor starters, conduit systems, and fire alarm systems.

• Install and maintain wiring systems, fixtures and emergency lighting systems in existing buildings.

• Make necessary computations relating to load requirements.

• Must utilize a variety of electricianâ™s tools and testing instruments.

• Must have good working knowledge of control systems, electric and pneumatic, in order to make minor repairs and adjustments.

• Must observe safety rules and regulations at all times. OSHA 10 training preferred.

• Must have sufficient knowledge of HVAC and plumbing equipment to make minor repairs and adjustments.

• Must have sufficient knowledge in the installation of meters and related equipment wherever requested on campus.

• Must be a high school or trade school graduate.

• Must possess a valid driverâ™s license.

• Must possess a Massachusetts State Journeymanâ™s license.

*This list is representative of those duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. However, the list is not to be considered as all inclusive.

Shift: 7am-3:30pm Mon-Fri (Sat/Sun Off)

 

Physical/Environmental Demands: Manually lift up to 60 pounds. Heavier material or equipment is lifted using other methods. Must work on ladders, bucket trucks, scaffolds, and pits.

Education: Must be a high school or trade school graduate.

Work Experience/Certifications: Must possess a Massachusetts State Journeymanâ™s license. Must possess a valid driverâ™s license. OSHA 10 training preferred.      

JOB LOCATION (Place(s) where work is performed):

Inside campus buildings, rooftops, vaults, and outside throughout campus property

EQUIPMENT (Machines, devices, tools, etc., used in job performance):

Insulation resistance meter (megger), recording ammeters single and three phase, recording voltmeters single and three phase, underground high and low voltage cable tracer, high voltage voltmeter tester.

EEO Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age,

About Brandeis University

As a medium-sized private research university with global reach, we are dedicated to first-rate undergraduate education while making groundbreaking discoveries. Four major academic units with 3,600 undergraduates and 2,050 graduate students comprise the University: the College of Arts and Sciences, the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, the International Business School, and the Rabb School of Continuing Studies. In 1985, Brandeis was elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), which represents the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada. Brandeis has been ranked among the top 35 national universities by U.S. News & World Report every year since the rankings’ inception. Our 235-acre campus is located in the suburbs of Boston, a global hub for higher education and innovation. Our faculty are leaders in their fields, as passionate about teaching and mentorship as they are about pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Our students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and challenging experiences. Brandeis was founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian university under the sponsorship of th...e American Jewish community to embody its highest ethical and cultural values and to express its gratitude to the United States through the traditional Jewish commitment to education. By being a nonsectarian university that welcomes students, teachers and staff of every nationality, religion and orientation, Brandeis renews the American heritage of cultural diversity, equal access to opportunity and freedom of expression.

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