Building maintenance specialist - electrician

Workweek

40 Hours | 7am - 3:30pm | Flexible schedule to meet department needs to include evenings and weekends

Position Summary

Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of lighting systems and high voltage switchgear and distribution lines on campus. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair motor controls and other power circuits, food service equipment, and alarm, signal, and low voltage circuits.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair the College’s electrical systems
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of systems
• Maintain and repair interior and exterior lighting including parking lot lights

• Troubleshoot maintenance of motors, motor controls, low voltage controls, high voltage (480 volts) controls
• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs of all College equipment
• Maintain an adequate stock of electrical supplies and components necessary for the general efficiency of college operations
• Repair and maintain fire alarm systems not covered by outside contract
• Perform energy saving retrofits where applicable
• Advise management on continued operation of equipment hazards or health and safety concerns
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
• Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a technical trade school or equivalent combination of education and related certification/licensure and meets State and Federal requirement for certification by the agencies
• Ten years experience, with a full apprenticeship, in related area of commercial high voltage systems
• Valid state driver's license
• A commercial, residential license from a testing municipality

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at [email protected].