Electrician

Position Title : Electrician

Employee Classification : Electrician

College / Division : Facilities and Services

Department : 500700-FS ELECTRICIANS

Internal or External Search : External - Open to all applicants

Location : Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable) :

Target Hourly / Salary Rate : 21.11

Appointment Full-time Equivalency : 1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt : Non-Exempt

Summary : Join our team as a Journeyman Electrician! Were looking for someone to handle electrical repairs maintenance and troubleshooting. Youll work with wiring diagrams solid-state controls and ensure systems run smoothly. A valid Journeyman Electricians License (NM EE98J) and a drivers license are required.

Classification Summary :

Under general supervision performs electrical repairs and maintenance of electrical systems machinery and equipment. Requires interpretation of wiring diagrams or schematic drawings. May develop wiring diagrams. May include maintenance of electronic or solid state controls having interlocking or interdependent circuits. Has working knowledge of the National Electric Code.

Classification Standard Duties :

Connects wiring to fixtures and power equipment; splices wires as required. Measures cuts threads and installs electrical conduit. Checks and replaces faulty switches sockets and other simple elements of electrical systems such as lighting fixtures tubes and ballasts. Pulls wiring through conduit; Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Inspects and tests electrical lighting signal communication and power circuits. Isolates defects in wiring switches motors and other electrical equipment.

Required Education Experience Certification / License Equivalency

Required Education : High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience : None; Equivalency : None; Required Certification / License : Journeyman Electricians License NM EE98J. Possession of a valid drivers license is a requirement for this job.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE : Knowledge of low voltage electrical systems and basic wiring principles.; SKILLS : Skill in the installation repair and maintenance of all types of electrical system equipment and components. Skill in both verbal and written communication.; ABILITIES : Ability to apply NEC standards. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. Ability to isolate defects in wiring switches motors and other electrical equipment. Ability to measure cut thread pull and install electrical conduit.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Connects wiring to fixtures and power equipment; splices wires as required. Measures cuts threads and installs electrical conduit. Checks and replaces faulty switches sockets and other simple elements of electrical systems such as lighting fixtures tubes and ballasts. Pulls wiring through conduit; Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Inspects and tests electrical lighting signal communication and power circuits. Isolates defects in wiring switches motors and other electrical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Certifications / License- Journeyman Electricians License NM EE98J. Possession of a valid drivers license is a requirement for this job. Please upload proof of all obtained certifications. Include all relevant education and work experience in the application.

Department Contact : Alfredo Acevedo

Contingent Upon Funding : Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility : This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule : Standard (M-F 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule :

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment : Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures dirt dust fumes smoke unpleasant odors and / or loud noises.

Physical Effort : Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements : Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk : Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.

Key Skills

Low Voltage,Hand Tools,Commercial Electrician Experience,Construction Experience,Electrical Experience,Generator Repair,NEC,Schematics,High Voltage,Programmable Logic Controllers,Power Tools,Troubleshooting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1