Trades Specialist - Electrical (+ up to 5,000 Sign-on Bonus)
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on November 2, 2022
Summary
VCU's Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire a Trades Specialist - Electrical in Facilities Operations.
The Trades Specialist utilizes knowledge of the Electrical trade to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building infrastructure ensuring efficient operation of Zone facilities; provides exemplary customer service to all faculty, staff, and students supporting the University's mission of teaching, high-impact research, and creative expression; identifies and documents system deficiencies using diagnostic tools and advise management of tasks requiring priority attention; provides quality workmanship and service to maximize system availability and minimize unscheduled downtime
Benefits include:
• 28 days of annual paid leave
• 16 days of annual holiday leave
• Competitive health benefits package commences within 30 days of employment
• Paid training
• Retirement offered through Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition waiver with up to 2 classes per semester (6 credits)
• Parental and Care Giver Leave
Minimum Hiring Standards
- Several years experience in commercial/institutional electrical and mechanical maintenance
- Ability to diagnose, repair, service, and install a wide variety of electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing to supervision, other employees, and customers
- Knowledge of appropriate building codes
- Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and power equipment
- Electrical or HVAC courses I, II, III, code classes, basic and advanced training, or equivalent combination of experience and trade/craft training
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education/experience
- Virginia Driver's License required
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU
- Working knowledge of other trades
- State of Virginia Journeyman Electrical License required, or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment
- Virginia Driver's License required
Physical Demands & Activities
Light Lifting (<20 lbs): Essential
Moderate Lifting (20-50 lbs): Essential
Heavy Lifting (>50 lbs): Essential
Pushing/Pulling: Essential
Standing: Essential
Sitting: Essential
Repetitive Motion: Essential
Walking: Essential
Climbing: Essential
Reaching: Essential
Bending: Essential
Environmental Conditions
Extreme heat/cold: Essential
Extreme Noise: Essential
Vibrations: Essential
Fumes: Essential
Mists/gases: Essential
Emotional Demands
Fast pace: Essential
Average Pace: Essential
Multiple Stimuli: Essential
Intense Customer Interaction: Marginal
Frequent Change: Essential
Mental/Sensory Demands
Memory: Essential
Reasoning: Essential
Hearing: Essential
Reading: Essential
Analyzing: Essential
Logic: Essential
Verbal Communication: Essential
Written Communication: Essential
Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
ORP Eligible: No
VCU Slotting: Electrician FM 1-3 (17041-17043)
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 ($24.03/hr - $28.84/hr) + up to $5,000 Sign On Bonus
Position Details:
Department: Facilities Management, Facilities Operations
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt