Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants to apply for the position of Medium Voltage Electrician.

We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The medium voltage electrician is under the supervision of the Electrical Shop Foreman. The selected candidate will perform specialized journey level electrical work in the operation, maintenance and repair of medium voltage electrical systems and equipment. The selected candidate must maintain active NFPA 70 certifications (Must acquire NFPA 70 during probation period if currently not certified).

Responsibilities include:

Perform a variety of skilled duties operating and maintaining electrical power distribution systems and associated equipment with a voltage above 480 volts and below 23,000 volts

Install and maintain transformers, switchgears, and emergency standby generators

Repair and replace underground cables

Clean, test, adjust, repair and replace electrical control equipment such as air and oil circuit breakers, switchgear, transformers, cables, generators, synchronous motors and other electrical equipment

Operate, maintain, and monitor a medium voltage substation, utilizing status boards, relays, switches and breakers

Check and interpret substation instrument readings and take corrective action as necessary

Change, connect, disconnect, parallels or affects substitutions for electrical equipment and conductors, using the switchgear mode of operation

Repair, install, replace and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances using necessary hand tools and testing instruments

Inspect and test electrical lighting, power circuits and equipment

Isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment, using suitable testing instruments.

Examine and test elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults, such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes

Replace defective equipment parts such as motors, bushings and bearings and other related electrical parts

Renew circuits either by isolating and cutting out defective wiring and replacing it with new wiring, or by splicing ends of broken wires

Adhere to applicable safety rules, precautions and procedures while working on "hot" electrical systems including the use of appropriate safety equipment

Operate a lift truck or bucket lift truck to make electrical repairs

Utilize a mobile device for accessing and completing work orders and maintaining workflows

Perform other related work as required

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons. The selected candidate must be available to work overtime as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade;OR

An equivalent combination of experience and training

Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and theories of electricity associated with medium voltage equipment.

Knowledge of maintenance, operation and repair of electrical devices and equipment.

Knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials of the electrical trade.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards, required safety precautions, and legal requirements involved with electrical work.

Knowledge of standard tools, safety equipment, and testing devices used in electrical work.

Ability to read and interpret codes, regulations and standards applicable to electrical work.

Ability to read and interpret electrical measuring devices.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams.

Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. To be considered for the position, upload the following to the application:

Resume

List of references with contact information.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University's educational mission. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action -- Equal Opportunity Employer.

West Chester University

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