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Electrician - HSC

Electrician - HSC

Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Electrician - Homewood Student Center (HSC)

We are seeking an Electrician - Homewood Student Center (HSC) who performs maintenance, installation, and repair work (and planning thereof) on electrical / pneumatic equipment, systems, and components. This work is performed under limited supervision and using the tools and techniques of electrical technology. This position functions as a team leader and subject matter expert to train apprentices and more junior members of the Facilities team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform inspections and maintenance on electrical systems to ensure safety and functionality.
  • Reads and interprets complex schematic and construction drawings, service manuals, and other technical documents.
  • Follows instructions provided by blueprints, drawings, written materials, work orders, and oral instructions.
  • Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses, and resolves routine and complex electrical equipment problems and component conditions.
  • Adhere to all applicable requirements, including safety standards and local codes.
  • Interpret diagrams, blueprints, and other related drawings.
  • Inventory and properly track supplies, equipment, tools, and machinery.
  • Communicate with Facilities leadership, other related trades, apprentices, and coworkers effectively to promote efficiency.
  • Trains peer and lower-level positions as directed by the supervisor, based on the guidelines of the JHU Apprenticeship program.
  • Works with the Electrical Maintenance Workers to requisitions in-house stock items.
  • Requests non-stock items for purchase subject to supervisor approval.
  • Makes decisions based on trade practices, the National Electrical Code, and supervisor direction as appropriate for the scope of this position.
  • Plans and estimates the materials and labor required to perform demand work and construction projects.
  • Actively engage Electrical Maintenance Workers into skills-based training activities to build their knowledge and effectively train them for growing skills independence.
  • Recommends and participates in departmental electrical operations development, improvement, and implementation as it relates to current / anticipated workload.
  • Performs work within reasonable lengths of time as measured against trade, industry, or engineered standards.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • Five years of directly related experience.
  • Certification or license required.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and departmental clients.
  • Possesses the ability to solve problems and manage information effectively.
  • Must be able to complete tasks based on pre-determined timelines and deadlines.

    • Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Advanced knowledge of electrical techniques, planning, estimating, codes, procedures, and materials is demonstrated by passing a master's electrical certification exam administered by a local or state government.
  • Applies a high level of electrical and safety knowledge indicated herein.
  • Safely uses tools and equipment.
  • Knowledge of safety rules, procedures, and practices, including the proper use of safety equipment as defined by OSHA and industry standards.
  • Identifies and avoids hazards as indicated by warning labels, signage, lights, and other warning devices.

    • Technical Qualifications or Specialized Certifications

  • Master Electrician preferred.
  • Successful completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program which is approved / accepted by local or state government.

    • Physical Requirements

  • Works in shop and mechanical area environments with exposure to dust, heat, cold, noise, and fumes.
  • Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures and other weather conditions.
  • Works within confined spaces as needed.
  • Works at heights of up to 30 feet above the surface using ladders, lifts, and equipment.
  • Work requires the ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time.
  • Work requires the ability to lift, push, pull, move, transport, and position tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
  • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents has little likelihood of harm when established health precautions are followed.
  • Work requires the use of protective safety devices including, but not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, infection prevention apparel / apparatus, and back belt.
  • Work requires high visual acuity.
  • Work requires a high level of manual dexterity.
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