Position:	Electrician (Night Watch, Temporary), Facilities Services - (8195C)
Institution:	University of California, Berkeley
Department:	Skilled Crafts and Trades
Location:	Berkeley, California, United States
Duties:	Facilities Services works to maintain a campus built environment that is conducive to teaching, learning and research. We strive to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the campus community. Maintenance Operations maintain campus buildings that total approximately 10.5 million square feet of state-funded space plus approximately 4 million square feet of auxiliary
Text:	Job Description Job Title: Electrician (Night Watch, Temporary), Facilities Services - (8195C) - #24590 Job ID: 24590 Location: Main Campus-Berkeley Full/Part Time: Full-Time Department Facilities Services Regular/Temporary: Temporary Return to Previous Page About Berkeley The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley’s culture of openness, freedom and acceptance—academic and artistic, political and cultural—make it a very special place for students, faculty and staff. Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html. Departmental Overview Facilities Services works to maintain a campus built environment that is conducive to teaching, learning and research. We strive to continuously improve the campus in partnership with all members of the campus community. Maintenance Operations maintain campus buildings that total approximately 10.5 million square feet of state-funded space plus approximately 4 million square feet of auxiliary services space. This includes mechanical, electrical, and utility systems, built-in furniture, doors, windows, locks, security systems, insulation, permanent signage, glazing, painted surfaces, and roof drain systems. The Watch & Night Operations Group provides the campus community with 24 hour, 7 days a week service and with Stationary Engineering services. The off-hours group, or Swing Shift, consists of a journey level Locksmith, Electrician, Plumber, and Stationary Senior Engineer supported by a Customer Service Representative and Senior Representative. This group provides emergency service during the early evening hours, when the number of after-hours (3PM-11PM) emergency requests peak. Responsibilities ELECTRICIAN • Responsible for the installation of new or modified electrical wiring and devices, including but not limited to: troubleshooting, shop fabrications, predictive and preventive maintenance, inspections, test operations, services repairs or replacement. • Participate in the design of assemblies, systems, equipment and/or controls, electrical and/or mechanical. Prepare drawings in detail showing measurements and materials with information obtained from blueprints and verbal instructions. • Perform work on shop fabrications, predictive and preventive maintenance, inspections, test operations, sustaining services, troubleshooting and repairs and/or replacement of complex control and mechanical systems of designated research electrical power and control systems. • Fabricate, place, and terminate various types of busses, cables, conductors, and wires. Install, connect, test, operate, modify, repair and replace circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lighting, motors, outlets, signaling devices, switches, thermostats, timers and wiring devices. • Operate, calibrate, adjust, clean, service and repair electrical components and systems. ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES • Adherence to the scheduling of work through the work management program is required. • Consult shop superintendent and/or lead for technical information. • Interpret prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of functions and project requirements. • Support maintenance projects and programmatic work assignments. • Keep accurate work records and complete paperwork in a neat and timely manner. • Define and describe materials, tools and/or equipment, work methods and task sequences. • Serve as liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the appropriate department or superintendent. Obtain materials and equipment as required. SAFETY • Adhere to all University and Departmental safety guidelines. Attend job-related and safety training as required. OTHER • Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications • Must possess California State Electrical License. • Must have completed a five year electrical apprenticeship program or equivalent. • Employee must possess five years experience in a comparable position or related experience in a university, hospital or large building complex. • Education and training in electrical can be through documented experience and/or professional development through an accredited college or university. • Must be able to interpret complicated circuitry designs and have a good understanding of electronic devices such as relays and VFD’s. • Must be able to work in confined spaces. • Must be able to safely move supplies and objects up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation. • Employee must possess a valid California driver’s license. • Background check required. • Pre-employment medical physical may be required. • Must be available to respond to emergencies, work on-call, weekend on-call, rotating swing shift, watch and holidays. • Adhere to Physical Plant—Campus Services’ work rules and Code of Conduct. • Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. • Must possess knowledge and ability to utilize correct tools, techniques and methods for handling specific electrical projects by applying thorough knowledge of codes and the skills of a crafts person. • Ability to interpret prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of functions and project requirements. • Ability to operate electrical machines, equipment, and other hand and/or power tools needed to perform skill-related job tasks. • Ability to work in confined spaces and to gain access to areas that normally require stairs, ladders and scaffolding using specific methods to perform job tasks. • Ability to safely move supplies and objects up to 75 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation. • Must possess excellent communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with the campus community, including students, building managers, academic personnel, and craft personnel, in a multicultural environment. • Ability to track jobs to completion and prioritize requirements; able to work and support shutdowns and project schedules to minimize interference with others. • Ability to read information from equipment manufactures manuals, service requests, layout sketches, blueprints, appropriate state and local government codes, trade-specific manuals and practices, and to determine how the fixture or equipment should perform. • Ability to distinguish colors and use color codes effectively. • Ability to communicate clearly over the telephone and two-way radio. • Ability to execute job assignments in a timely manner. Salary & Benefits This is a non-exempt, hourly position. The hourly pay for this role is: $ 48.57 per hour, plus a 7.5% shift differential. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Driving Required A valid driver's license and DMV check for driving record is required. Other Information This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Skilled Crafts Unit (KB) between the University of California and the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council (ACBCTC). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/kb/index.html This is a Leave of Absence (LOA) Coverage for 2-3 months with the possibility of extensions. The position hours are 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Per Article 7.6.e: The automatic conversion to career status upon attaining 1,000 hours of qualifying service as provided in 7(c) above will not occur when an employee who was hired as a replacement for another person who is on an extended leave that exceeds 1,000 hours. Physical Exam Employment is contingent upon passing a physical exam. Conviction History Background This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. ­ Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct Return to Previous Page t Help test Careers Default Local Node: DbName: Portal: Node: WorkCenter Id: Url: test

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