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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor, the Electrician is responsible for performing maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, installation and repair of a variety of commercial/institutional building electrical systems and equipment of up to and including 480 VAC . Building electrical systems and equipment to be serviced includes, but is not limited to, motors and associated controls, lighting systems, panelboards, breakers, wiring, transformers, and variable frequency drives. Assists mechanical/plumbing and building trades staff as requested. This position is designated as "Emergency Personnel" and responds to emergency callbacks for service on a rotating basis.

Required Qualifications:
- Current Virginia Journey or Master level license in electrical trade.
- Verifiable journeyman level experience in a large commercial or institutional setting in the maintenance, inspection and repair of building electrical systems up to and including 480 VAC .
- Working knowledge of National Electrical Code.
- Working knowledge of a variety of technical documents such as blueprints, technical drawings, sketches, schematics, specification records, and operating and maintenance manuals.
- Record keeping experience such as processing work orders and/or tracking inventory.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Ability to perform routine electrical tasks, and recognize and understand industry terminologies of multiple trades.
- Ability to use a computer, keep accurate and complete records, and perform work with minimal margin of error and work independently with little or no supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively, work as an effective team member, and receive and execute instructions from the immediate supervisor and/or lead worker.
- Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds or more; ability to maneuver materials up and down stairs; ability to climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; ability to work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling.
- Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions including extreme temperatures.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with fluorescent dimming systems and variable frequency drives.
- Previous experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System ( CMMS ) or computerized work order system.



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