Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyUniversity at Buffalo

TitleC250052-Trades Specialist (Electrician)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $50425 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Erie

Street Address XXXXXXXX

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14214

Job Specifics

Duties Description Position Summary:
You will be responsible for completing the tasks listed below at a journey-level competency as an Electrician in Facilities Campus Operations:

• Testing electrical circuits to locate shorts, faulty connections and defective parts using test meters.
• Planning, layout and installing conduit, wiring, fixtures, fire alarm and other electrical systems.
• Properly using test equipment, material and tools in a safe and professional manner.
• Reading schematics, blueprints and power distribution diagrams.
• Being proficient in the application of the NPFA70, NFPA70B and NFPA 70E.

Departmental Operation Needs:
• The incumbent must have a journey level understanding of how to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test and calibrate electrical systems and equipment, including power distribution systems
• Must possess an understanding/knowledge of medium voltage power distribution systems or be willing to obtain training provided by employer
• Communicate well with other employees
• Possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
• Be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions
• Since the activities of other employees depend upon the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy
• Appointees will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job
• Experience with operation and repair of fire alarm control systems
• Candidate must be willing and able to participate in all pertinent electrical safety training provided to employees

Physical Demands:
Must be able to perform all the job functions listed within the position summary. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position, position self to bend, stoop, sit, twist, and work at elevated heights using ladders and scaffolds for extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
One or more of the following:
• Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services;
• Successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair of fire alarm control systems.
• Understanding of electrical theory and utilize formulas to complete calculations.
• Can demonstrate the use of NFPA 70 for installation guidelines.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.

Additional Comments Additional Information:
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Mitchell Kish

Telephone 716-517-1139

Fax

Email Address makish@buffalo.edu

Address

Street XXXXXXXXX

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14214

 

Notes on ApplyingApplications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57113