Journeyman Electrician, Facilities Services

 

Facilities Services invites applications for aJourneyman Electrician to join their team. The Journeyman Electrician will install, maintain, and repair various types of electrical equipment. This position requires the ability to work well with other crafts to complete projects and communicate well with others, and be able to work with little supervision and have excellent troubleshooting skills. The Journeyman Electrician may be required to fill in for shop foreman in their absence. This includes researching and ordering of materials. The foreman will use the work order system, close out work orders, time cards and track payroll sheets for all electricians. The Journeyman Electrician tasks will include researching and ordering materials, good customer service, and the ability to handle multiple priorities. The Journeyman Electrician will be required to obtain the NICET Fire Alarm Certification.

Upon completion of training, the incumbent will have developed working knowledge of:

• Campus primary and secondary electrical systems
• Facilities Services work order system
• UM Policies

Required Skills

• Proficient at reading and interpreting blueprints
• Working knowledge of medium voltage systems and ability to test and repair
• Working knowledge of variable frequency drives with the ability to test repair and program VFD’s
• Proficient at repairing motors and motor control circuits
• Knowledge and ability to install conduit wire mold and wire, size circuits, bend conduit up to and pull wire
• Experience installing CAT-5 and CAT-6 data lines – must be able to certify and punch-down lines on Blocks
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, motors, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
• Install conduit, ducts, track and raceways inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and pull insulated wires or cables to complete circuits between devices
• Ability to connect wires to control panels, circuit breakers, transformers, or other components
• Ability to diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
• Ability and knowledge to adapt industry standards and equipment to provide services for special needs projects
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures related to the trade and abide by all OSHA safety regulations
• Working knowledge of fire alarm systems
• Ability to receive written and verbal requests
• Ability to make prints and electrical schematics of equipment
• Ability to communicate with campus community about electrical jobs
• Understanding of primary and secondary electrical systems
• Good customer service skills
• Knowledge of supervisory skills, good customer services skills, and ability to handle multiple priorities

Physical Requirements

(Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.)

• Lifting: Ground to 36” inches, up to 50 lbs. Ground to 72”, up to 30 lbs.
• Carrying: Front carry up to 50 lbs. for 100 feet or less. Carry 40 lbs. in one hand for 100’.
• Pushing & pulling forces 50 lbs. Sustained.
• Static Overhead pushing of tools 30 lbs. Sustained.
• Static trunk forward bending and / or twisting occasionally, from a standing, crouching or kneeling position while using tools.
• Reaching with your arms in all directions, including overhead while twisting trunk.
• Working overhead occasionally from various positions (standing, squatting, and kneeling).
• Balancing when climbing and working on a ladder or scaffold.
• Walking various distances throughout the day on even and uneven surfaces, distances up to 1000 feet.
• Use of various grip circumferences (up to 5 ½ inches), and strengths (up to 65 lbs. of grip force in both hands), as well as static grip positions, during the use of various tools, and while manipulating various work materials.
• Manual steadiness, dexterity, speed, and coordination.
• Arm-Hand Steadiness- The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity — the ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp and manipulate or assemble objects.
• Finger Dexterity- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
• Pass Respiratory Equipment test.

Physical Screen will be administered prior to a final offer of employment.

Minimum Required Experience

• High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current Montana State Journeyman’s Electrical License
• Two (2) years journeyman level electrical experience
• Current Driver’s license
• Ability to use a variety of test equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Certified
• Commercial/Industrial controls experience

Facilities Services is charged with the efficient operation and maintenance of the state funded physical plant and assisting the Auxiliaries with these services when requested. Facilities Services also supports campus in enhancing and developing its physical plant.

The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.  The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always”; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.

Position Details

Position Title:                    Journeyman Electrician

Position Number:              NEW

Department:                       Facilities Services

Work Schedule:                 Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year.

Salary:                                $27.98/hr

Union Affiliation:               Electrical Workers Local 768

Probationary Period:        Six months minimum

Benefits Include :               Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran’s Preference Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: Monday, October 17, 2022 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

Complete applications received by the ‘Priority Application Date’ will be guaranteed consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates are required to submit the following materials online via “New Resume/CV” button below

*Please note, only five (5) attachments allowed per application. Please combine documents accordingly

A complete application Includes:

Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable

Detailed Resume – listing education and describing work experience

Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Missoula, Montana, United States