What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrician II position at Jobs@UIOWA?
UIHC Engineering Services is seeking a full time Electrician II. This position will be scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday with additional hours as needed. Under general supervision, applies knowledge, skills and abilities at the journey level to install and repair electrical systems and equipment (generally less than 600V). Demonstrates Journeyman Electrician qualifications, training, experience and technical knowledge. Responsible for the coordination and accomplishment of maintenance, operations and modifications. Performs the duties peculiar to, and normally required in, the trade of electrician, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work. Utilizes special tools, equipment, and processes (such as insulation testers, thermal imaging cameras and Thermal/Infrared (TIR) Predictive Testing procedures) to collect, perform initial diagnostics, and respond to data through established guidelines for preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs all duties listed under Electrician I.
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Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces 600 volts and less electrical distribution systems and related equipment, including but not limited to main panel board control systems, programmable controls, solid state control systems, step up and down transformers, current and potential transformers, protective field devices, line monitoring equipment and VFD’s.
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Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs control systems including lighting, programmable controllers, and building heating and cooling system programmable controllers.
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Performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment systems and control systems.
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As required, will commission 600 volts and less electrical distribution systems and related equipment, and control systems.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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Requires State of Iowa Class A Journeyman Electrician license with at least four years as an apprentice plus two years of experience as a journeyman electrician; or
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State of Iowa Class B Journeyman Electrician license with eight years in the electrical trade in maintenance or construction.
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Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University’s Fleet Safety Program.
Application Process: Please attach a resume (under submission relevant materials) as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Please contact joseph-beebe@uiowa.edu with any questions.
