Trades Specialist

• Electrical Employer Virginia Commonwealth University Location Richmond, Virginia, United States Salary Competitive Salary Date posted Dec 11, 2024 View more categories Trades Specialist
• Electrical Benefits of working at VCU All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Learn more about VCU's benefits here . Job Code 17041 Recruitment Pool All Applicants Posting Number req6642 Unit Facilities Operations Admin Department Facilities Management Department Website Link https://fmd.vcu.edu/ Location VCU Address 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA Duties & Responsibilities Summary VCU's Facilities Management Department is seeking to hire for a Trades Specialist

• Electrical position for Facilities Operations . The Trades Specialist
• Electrical utilizes knowledge of the Electrical trade to perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building infrastructure ensuring efficient operation of Zone facilities; provides exemplary customer service to all faculty, staff, and students supporting the University's mission of teaching, high-impact research, and creative expression; identifies and documents system deficiencies using diagnostic tools and advises management of tasks requiring priority attention; and provides quality workmanship and service to maximize system availability and minimize unscheduled downtime.

Salary Range:

$65,000

• $70,000 ($31.25/hr
• $33.

65/hr) + up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Duties include (but are not limited to): Respond Independently to Service Work Independently respond and complete service work orders requiring diagnosis and repair of electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, electrical portion of mechanical equipment, fire alarm systems, motors, motor starters, variable frequency drives, low voltage controls and other electrical equipment/systems Preventive Maintenance Independently perform and complete regularly scheduled preventive maintenance to electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, electrical portion of mechanical equipment, variable frequency drives and other electrical equipment/systems Communication & Maintain Records Advise supervision and or management by recommending equipment maintenance tasks and identifying equipment needing priority attention Communicate orally and in writing with building occupants and supervision regarding work schedules, system problems, estimated completion times and effects of system problems on occupant safety and comfort Maintain records of equipment service and repairs Monitor Work of Others Provide work site guidance and direction to other zone team members, assuring safe and orderly completion of service requests and projects Work with lesser skilled team members in the various techniques of the trades to increase their skill level and ability to work independently Use trade knowledge to monitor work of contractors to assure compliance with specifications, codes and drawings Other Duties as Assigned Other duties as assigned Work/on-call during inclement weather and emergencies Assume on-call responsibility on a rotating basis Organize Mechanical Areas Clean and organize electrical related materials in Zone shop and mechanical areas Participates in periodic cleaning of Zone shop Qualifications Minimum Hiring Standards Several years' experience in commercial/institutional electrical or mechanical maintenance State of Virginia Journeyman Electrical License required or the ability to obtain within the first year of service Electrical courses I, II, III, code classes, basic and advanced training or equivalent combination of experience and trade/craft training State of Virginia Driver's License High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required Ability to diagnose, repair, service, and install a wide variety of electrical systems Ability to communicate orally and in writing to supervision, other employees, and customers Knowledge of appropriate building codes Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools and power equipment Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU Preferred Hiring Standards 5+ years' experience in commercial/institutional mechanical and electrical maintenance preferred Required Licensure/Certification State of Virginia Journeyman Electrical License required or the ability to obtain within the first year of service Valid State of Virginia Driver's License required Physical and Cognitive Requirements Physical Demands & Activities Light Lifting (50 lbs): Essential

Pushing/Pulling:

Essential

Standing:

Essential

Sitting:

Essential

Repetitive Motion:

Essential

Walking:

Essential

Climbing:

Essential

Reaching:

Essential

Bending:

Essential Environmental Conditions Extreme heat/cold: Essential

Extreme Noise:

Essential

Vibrations:

Essential

Fumes:

Marginal

Mists/gases:

Marginal Emotional Demands Fast pace: Essential

Average Pace:

Essential

Multiple Stimuli:

Essential

Intense Customer Interaction:

Essential

Frequent Change:

Essential Mental/Sensory Demands Memory:

Essential

Reasoning:

Essential

Hearing:

Essential

Reading:

Essential

Analyzing:

Essential

Logic:

Essential

Verbal Communication:

Essential

Written Communication:

Essential Workdays/Hours:

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

ORP Eligible:

No VCU Job Code Slotting:

Electrician FM 1 (17041) Closing Date on or before December 31, 2024 FLSA University Employee Job FTE 1 Exemption Status Non-Exempt Restricted Position No E-Class UF

• University Employee FT Job Category University Employee ORP Eligible No Salary Range $65,000
• $70,000 ($31.25/hr
• $33.

65/hr) + up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Compensation Type Salaried Target Hire Date 1/20/2025 Contact Information for Candidates Documents Needed to Resume