Qualified Craft Worker (Electrical) (37.5 Hour)

This position is for Western Connecticut State University's Department of Environmental & Facilities Services – Maintenance Trades & Capital Projects.  The incumbent will be responsible for the full range of electrical duties including operating aerial equipment on the Midtown and Westside Campuses. Eligible candidates in this class must possess must possess a current E2 Electrician's License and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license.  May be exposed to extreme weather.

Work hours are 37.5 hours per week and will be Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Must be available for emergencies and scheduled overtime.  Medical exam, drug screen, and criminal background check will be required prior to offer of employment.

WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/.

*Starting salary is $50,326 for non-State of CT Maintenance Union employees.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact HRPositions@wcsu.edu.

In a state agency, this class is accountable for performing a full range of highly skilled duties in the electrical trade area.

Performs highly skilled tasks in accordance with national and local codes and standard trade practices; makes estimates of time, personnel and determines and obtains required materials; keeps necessary records; lays out and installs electrical conduit for power and lighting; makes repairs to electrical motors, controllers, switchboard panels, traffic lights, lights, power circuits, ventilating fans, electronic counting and traffic control devices, intercommunication systems and electrical generators; installs open and concealed wiring and lighting fixtures; maintains and repairs unit heaters, fans, building maintenance machines and equipment, gas pumps, refrigeration units, diesel electric generators, movable bridges, fire alarm systems, etc.; repairs relays and switches; rewires motors; bends pipes; installs, repairs and maintains oil burners; performs necessary safety testing of electrical equipment and keeps required records; performs pole work; may diagnose failures and repair drilling and patching to facilitate installations; may assist in high voltage work; may perform duties related to similar trade areas as required; may act as liaison with other operating units and outside contacts; may operate heavy equipment; may respond to fire and/or crash emergency situations at state owned airports; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply standard tools, materials, methods and practices of the electrical trade; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare estimates and keep shop records; some ability to utilize computer software.

Four (4) years of experience in the electrical trade area.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing electrical skilled trade functions.

Note: For State Employees, this is interpreted at the level of Skilled Maintainer or Transportation Maintainer 2.

1. Graduation from a vocational or technical school with a diploma designating completion of subject requirements in a maintenance trade area may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.
2. Two (2) years of experience as a Qualified Craft Worker Intern in a designated maintenance trade area may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.
3. Experience performing technical duties within a designated maintenance trade area on a military base, aircraft carrier or large compound may be substituted for the General and Special Experience on a year for year basis.

Preference will be given to those applicants who can demonstrate in their application:

1) Commercial/Industrial electrical experience

2) Experience troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical systems

3) Experience installing and servicing primary distribution systems

4) Experience laying out new installations and sourcing necessary materials

5) Experience troubleshooting and repairing low voltage management systems

6) Experience updating projects and work orders through electronic systems

7) Experience working independently

8) Excellent written communication skills.

1. Incumbents in this class must possess a current E2 Electrician's License.

2. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operators license.

3. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certification requirements.

At State Airports: In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for appointment.

1. Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class.
2. A physical examination may be required.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights and to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles; and may be exposed to risk of injury from equipment, extreme weather conditions and/or environmental conditions.
2. The appointing authority may require completion of an asbestos removal program consistent with EPA guidelines for operations and maintenance during employment in this class. Incumbents may be required to use protective equipment such as respirators and safety goggles.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.