Licensed Electrician at Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA

Job description

Job Description Wentworth Institute of Technology has an immediate need and is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Licensed Electrician ( Journeyman), on the evening shift. Monday through Friday 2:00pm to 10:30PM Reporting directly to the MEP Coordinator, or Assistant Director of Engineering and Building Systems, the Licensed Electrician will maintain, service, and repair electrical distribution, power outlets, and lighting systems through routine maintenance or "Work Service Request" on our Operation Hero platform. Key Duties: Perform maintenance, repairs, alterations, and construction on the Electrical and low-voltage components to the interior and exterior of campus buildings. Responsible for electrical shop tools, inventories, etc. Troubleshoot, service, and repair control systems on boilers, cogeneration, refrigeration, laboratory equipment, clock, HVAC, and emergency systems. Perform small scale electrical installations including new outlets, lights, clocks, switches, etc. Ability to understand and execute work on a preventative maintenance program. Performs maintenance, repairs, testing, or implementation of all electrical and control systems throughout the campus. Examples include lighting systems, power distribution, building controls (JCI or ENE), emergency power, and cogeneration systems. Specific examples of equipment requiring electrical maintenance including boilers, the cogeneration system, emergency generators, refrigeration equipment in the cafeteria, laboratory equipment, and the fire alarm system. Must be familiar with electrical and building codes and be able to acquire maintenance and construction permits as necessary. The licensed electrician will maintain, service and repair electrical distribution and power systems, electrical outlets, lighting systems, and all plant and building equipment through routine maintenance. Specific examples of equipment requiring electrical maintenance include boilers, the cogeneration system, emergency generators, refrigeration equipment in the cafeteria, and laboratory equipment, and the fire alarm system. The position will create work order and assign journeymen electricians or other maintenance staff as appropriate. When assigned will be a point of contact for contractors, project managers, and our internal staff for electrical issues. Work with VFD’s also known as variable frequency drives. Will pull electrical permits as required. Will ensure all equipment meets permitting and code requirements. Meets with electrical and building inspectors when needed to address any concerns or issues and resolve the issues to avoid any citations, fines, etc. Must excel in customer service and train staff to meet and exceed the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Remain proficient in new techniques or technology, and new procedures. Mentor students and co-workers in means and methods as appropriate. Assist other shops where necessary to perform duties above and beyond job scope. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting set-up/breakdown of occasional campus wide events like commencement, move-in/ move-out, etc. Provide periodic coverage for other electrical shifts due to staffing needs. Minimum Requirements : Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Electrical Journeyman's License. Hold a valid Massachusetts Driver's License to operate motor vehicles. High school degree, with a minimum of five years of experience in the field of electrical installation and maintenance of Electrical Systems. Excellent customer service skills. 24-hour availability for emergency repairs and services and be “ON CALL” based on a rotation with fellow Electricians for the week assigned per calendar schedule to carry the call phone. Working knowledge of various electrical and low-voltage systems, components, and controls in buildings. Ability to read, communicate, interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams and specifications in English language. Preferred Qualifications : Shall h