Journeyworker - Electrician

Journeyworker - Electrician

We are seeking a Journeyworker Electrician to perform 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 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, 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.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of directly related experience.
• Certification / License

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 as demonstrated by passing a master electrical certification exam administered by a local or state government.
• Applies 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 surface using ladders, lifts and equipment.
• Work requires ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
• Work requires 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, back belt.
• Work requires high visual acuity.
• Work requires high level of manual dexterity.

Classified Title: JOURNEYWORKER - ELECTRICIAN

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Journeyworker - Electrician

Role/Level/Range: SKILL11/01/BU

Starting Salary Range: $27.38 per hour, increases to $32.86 after 12 months

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Monday - Friday

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Homewood Campus

Department name: Building Operations and Maintenance

Personnel area: University Administration