Electrician

Brock University St. Catharines, ON Source: Job Bank

  • Full-time
  • On-site
  • $38 – $40/hour

About the role

_*Candidates must apply on Brock Careers site in order to be considered for the role: *_https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/brocku\_careers/job/Electrician\_JR-1025181

_*This closes at 11:59pm on September 15th on Brock Careers*_

*About the Role:*

The?Electrician?works on all aspects of the University?s?electrical?systems, including scheduled maintenance, new construction, and emergency response.???

*The Electrician will: *

* Perform routine, scheduled?electrical?maintenance work,?ranging from 24 volts to 13,800 volts,?on various related systems?such?power distribution systems,?fire alarm systems, lighting systems and building automation control systems;
* Perform troubleshooting and repair of electrical equipment, such as medium voltage relay protection systems and associated 125VDC control, normal and emergency power systems, interior/exterior lighting and associated control systems, automated clocks,?mechanical system components such as variable frequency drives, and analog/digital BAS control devices;
* Act as on-call?Electrician?(and/or on-call?Fire?Technician) by responding to priority calls requiring immediate attention, such as?fire alarm system?de-activation?and re-activation, power outage?support?and?issues with?electrical equipment;??
* Work various shifts such as 7:30 am ? 4:00 pm or (afternoon shift), including opportunities for overtime;
* Perform?electrical?installation of new equipment, including installing new?outlets, new service entrance panels, new light fixtures?and lighting control systems,?additional?fire detection?devices?and new BAS control devices;
* Work with?and?assist?other Facilities Management staff or contracted trades on?electrical?related items;?
* Maintain a clean, safe working area and report any unsafe conditions; and
* Ability to communicate clear and precise?in a respectful manner?is an asset.?

Please note this is a 40 hour per week position.

*Key Skills and Experience:*

* Licensed Journeyman?Electrician certification;
* 2-5 years of relevant work experience;?
* Current Ontario driver?s licence with an acceptable driver?s abstract;?
* Current?Working at Heights?certification;
* Current?CSA462?training?(Arc Flash);
* Demonstrated ability to perform electrical installations, maintenance work,?troubleshooting?and repairs;?
* Knowledge of?Electrical and Fire?codes, legislation, regulations, building operation manuals, operating procedures, safety guidelines, policies,?and procedures;?
* Knowledge of specialty tools such as?electrical diagnostic meters, power?tools?and power quality instrumentation;?
* Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and equipment specifications;?
* Demonstrated ability to use PC-based software systems such as?BAS or computerized energy management system,?Lutron Lighting systems, Simplex and Edwards EST# Fire Alarm Systems, and other related software;?
* Demonstrated knowledge of safety?regulations and?procedures;
* Ability to work as a team to brainstorm solutions, as well as independently;?
* Ability to communicate effectively with staff, faculty, students, and visitors within the physical space being?maintained;
* Ability to estimate equipment and?component?requirements for renovations, installations, and repairs;?
* Ability to review existing installation(s) and evaluate if?additional?components/fixtures can be added without compromising the safety and operation of the installation;?
* Ability to prioritize tasks and continually assess risks;?
* Ability to resolve emergency situations.?

*Preferred or Asset Skills: *

* Fire Technician certification.

*Salary and Total Rewards: *

* Job?Group (Class 120),?Hourly?Scale ($38.36-$40.13)\*;?
* This position includes full comprehensive benefits including tuition waiver.

This position is included in the?CUPE 1295? Union and:

* Wage?is therefore?determined?by the?CUPE 1295?Collective agreement\*

Pay: $38.36-$40.13 per hour

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Extended health care
* Paid time off
*

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