West Chester University
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Berkeley, California
Fullerton, California
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Posted: 07-Feb-26
Location: West Chester University
Internal Number: 5227825
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants to apply for the position of Medium Voltage Electrician.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community.
The medium voltage electrician is under the supervision of the Electrical Shop Foreman. The selected candidate will perform specialized journey level electrical work in the operation, maintenance and repair of medium voltage electrical systems and equipment.
Responsibilities include:
Perform a variety of skilled duties operating and maintaining electrical power distribution systems and associated equipment with a voltage above 480 volts and below 23,000 volts
Install and maintain transformers, switchgears, and emergency standby generators
Repair and replace underground cables
Clean, test, adjust, repair and replace electrical control equipment such as air and oil circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, cables, generators, synchronous motors and other electrical equipment
Operate, maintain, and monitor a medium voltage substation, utilizing status boards, relays, switches and breakers
Check and interpret substation instrument readings and take corrective action as necessary
Change, connect, disconnect, parallels or affects substitutions for electrical equipment and conductors, using the switchgear mode of operation
Repair, install, replace and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using necessary hand tools and testing instruments
Inspect and test electrical lighting, power circuits and equipment
Isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment, using suitable testing instruments.
Examine and test elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes
Replace defective equipment parts such as motors, bushings and bearings and other related electrical parts
Renew circuits either by isolating and cutting out defective wiring and replacing it with new wiring, or by splicing ends of broken wires
Adhere to applicable safety rules, precautions and procedures while working on "hot" electrical systems including the use of appropriate safety equipment
Operate a lift truck or bucket lift truck to make electrical repairs
Utilize a mobile device for accessing and completing work orders and maintaining workflows
Perform other related work as required
As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons. The selected candidate must be available to work overtime as required.
Five years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade;OR
An equivalent combination of experience and training
Valid driver's license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and theories of electricity associated with medium voltage equipment.
- Knowledge of maintenance, operation and repair of electrical devices and equipment.
- Knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials of the electrical trade.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards, required safety precautions, and legal requirements involved with electrical work.
- Knowledge of standard tools, safety equipment, and testing devices used in electrical work.
- Ability to read and interpret codes, regulations and standards applicable to electrical work.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical measuring devices.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.