Building Maintenance Technician - ELECTRICIAN

Nebraska Wesleyan University•Lincoln, NE

About The Position

Nebraska Wesleyan University has an opening for a full-time Building Maintenance Technician/Electrician. This position will spend the majority of time maintaining or installing electrical systems and ensure that electrical systems and equipment are in good operating condition, performing necessary repairs and participates in planning, altering and installing new systems in a complex set of buildings. There will be other duties performed as a general maintenance technician as well. Prior to employment, applicants will have to successfully complete a criminal background check. NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health, Vision, Dental, Life insurance, Disability, Retirement, over 5 weeks of paid vacation and holidays per year, sick leave, and tuition remission discounts for employee and dependents among other benefits.

Requirements

Competitive applicants will have a variety of skills in all-phases of maintenance and electrical work
Journeyman electrical license is preferred, will consider apprentice with proven time and experience
Candidates must be able to follow written and oral instructions, stand for extended periods of time; and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
This position will require the possession of or the ability to obtain a valid driver's license
Working knowledge of computers for tasks including reading email, logging hours and entering work order information is necessary
Ability to perform work with prolonged standing, bending, and working in cramped areas and working on roofs, from ladders, man-lifts and on scaffolding at various heights
Ability to do physical work, including lifting, climbing, regular use of stairs and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
The position also works with potentially dangerous commercial tools and equipment in installing, maintaining and repairing systems.
Will be required to work on call outside of regular hours.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff and co-workers, faculty and students is essential

Nice To Haves

Journeyman electrical license is preferred, will consider apprentice with proven time and experience

Responsibilities

Locate problems, determine appropriate procedures and make repairs or adjustments on electrical equipment or systems to ensure the disabled unit/system returns to operation in a cost effective and timely manner
Schedule, conduct inspections, and test systems to monitor proper functions
Participate in major projects with other disciplines to ensure quality and timely operation of systems which meet the needs of the building staff and administrative goals
Coordinate repairs, alteration or installation of electrical projects
Consult with administrative personnel and prepare plans in conjunction with new construction to ensure that systems meet the buildings complex needs and comply with existing standards and codes
Supervise and participate in the installation of major systems or projects in coordination with other disciplines to ensure quality and timely operation of systems which meet the needs of NWU
Provide physical labor on a variety of routine electrical and maintenance projects and to complete assigned projects from campus work order requests
Perform other work as assigned, including snow removal as part of a team