What are the responsibilities and job description for the JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN position at Central Michigan University?
Position Number: S-3855
Position Summary
This position performs highly skilled and complex electrical work using advanced knowledge, technical expertise, and specialized tools in the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical wiring, apparatuses, systems, fixtures, motors, industrial instruments, electronic fire alarm systems, and other related equipment to support the university’s electrical distribution system and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of campus facilities for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED.
Possession of a current State of Michigan Journeyman Electrical License.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and must meet the provisions of a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Possession of a mobile aerial work platform certification.
Possession of a confined spaces certification.
Ability to become an approved driver under the university’s vehicle policy.
Comprehensive knowledge of electrical principles in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA) regulations.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and to provide a high level of service excellence to campus customers.
Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
Ability to effectively use technology to access e-mail and the internet.
Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret oral or written directions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to be on-call.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to safely use a ladder and scaffolding.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to safely use power equipment and hand tools.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
Ability to work an 8-hour shift, overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
Four years of experience with electrical systems, including Medium Voltage (13,200 volts) electrical distribution, as defined by the 2020 National Electric Code, Article 311.2.
Demonstrated experience with Simplex, Siemens and Edwards electronic fire alarm systems.
Demonstrated experience with American with Disabilities Act electronic door operating systems.
Demonstrated experience with fire protection systems.
Demonstrated experience with MIOSHA safety regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains, repairs, and installs electrical wiring and fire alarm systems.
Maintains and repairs medium voltage (13,200 volts) electrical distribution systems.
Installs conduit, branch circuits, main feeder conductors, variable frequency drives, motor circuits, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment typically in 120/208, 120/240 and 277/480 voltage applications.
Maintains and repairs motors, generators, pumps, battery systems, electrical switchboard and related electrical components.
Troubleshoots, programs, commissions, repairs, and tests a variety of fire alarm systems including but not limited to, smoke detectors, flow switches, tamper switches, horns, strobes, smoke control, and evacuation systems.
Responds to and performs emergency repairs and adjustments.
Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
Conducts in-house electrical projects to include planning, layout, and implementation. This includes assisting with campus events by supporting and accommodating electrical needs.
Performs lock-out and tag-out procedures.
Assists in the maintenance of elevators.
Operates all required tools and equipment including but not limited to power equipment and hand tools.
Troubleshoots, develops, and implements solutions.
Conducts miss dig utility location services.
Works effectively with other skilled trades.
Keeps necessary records as required.
Stays abreast of technology updates related to lighting control systems in order to make operational adjustments and properly maintain systems across campus.
Request supplies and equipment as necessary.
Performs other duties related to the job classification as assigned.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Employee Group: Service Maintenance
Staff Pay Level: 10
Pay Range: $36.00 per hour (non-negotiable)
Division: Finance and Administrative Services
Department: Electrical Shop
Position Status: Regular
Position End Date
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.0
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled: Yes
About The Department
About CMU:
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
Message To Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
If there is another applicable document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize the Other Document (1) upload field.
To apply, visit https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/44689
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
If you wish to see “Know Your Rights ” posters, please click here.
CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator Can Be Reached At
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
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Position Summary
This position performs highly skilled and complex electrical work using advanced knowledge, technical expertise, and specialized tools in the maintenance, repair and installation of electrical wiring, apparatuses, systems, fixtures, motors, industrial instruments, electronic fire alarm systems, and other related equipment to support the university’s electrical distribution system and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of campus facilities for faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED.
Possession of a current State of Michigan Journeyman Electrical License.
Possession of a valid driver’s license and must meet the provisions of a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Possession of a mobile aerial work platform certification.
Possession of a confined spaces certification.
Ability to become an approved driver under the university’s vehicle policy.
Comprehensive knowledge of electrical principles in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration (MIOSHA) regulations.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and to provide a high level of service excellence to campus customers.
Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
Ability to effectively use technology to access e-mail and the internet.
Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret oral or written directions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to be on-call.
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to safely use a ladder and scaffolding.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to safely use power equipment and hand tools.
Ability to work outdoors in all seasons.
Ability to work an 8-hour shift, overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
Four years of experience with electrical systems, including Medium Voltage (13,200 volts) electrical distribution, as defined by the 2020 National Electric Code, Article 311.2.
Demonstrated experience with Simplex, Siemens and Edwards electronic fire alarm systems.
Demonstrated experience with American with Disabilities Act electronic door operating systems.
Demonstrated experience with fire protection systems.
Demonstrated experience with MIOSHA safety regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains, repairs, and installs electrical wiring and fire alarm systems.
Maintains and repairs medium voltage (13,200 volts) electrical distribution systems.
Installs conduit, branch circuits, main feeder conductors, variable frequency drives, motor circuits, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment typically in 120/208, 120/240 and 277/480 voltage applications.
Maintains and repairs motors, generators, pumps, battery systems, electrical switchboard and related electrical components.
Troubleshoots, programs, commissions, repairs, and tests a variety of fire alarm systems including but not limited to, smoke detectors, flow switches, tamper switches, horns, strobes, smoke control, and evacuation systems.
Responds to and performs emergency repairs and adjustments.
Performs preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
Conducts in-house electrical projects to include planning, layout, and implementation. This includes assisting with campus events by supporting and accommodating electrical needs.
Performs lock-out and tag-out procedures.
Assists in the maintenance of elevators.
Operates all required tools and equipment including but not limited to power equipment and hand tools.
Troubleshoots, develops, and implements solutions.
Conducts miss dig utility location services.
Works effectively with other skilled trades.
Keeps necessary records as required.
Stays abreast of technology updates related to lighting control systems in order to make operational adjustments and properly maintain systems across campus.
Request supplies and equipment as necessary.
Performs other duties related to the job classification as assigned.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Employee Group: Service Maintenance
Staff Pay Level: 10
Pay Range: $36.00 per hour (non-negotiable)
Division: Finance and Administrative Services
Department: Electrical Shop
Position Status: Regular
Position End Date
Employment Status: Full-Time
FTE: 1.0
Position Type: 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location: Mount Pleasant, MI
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled: Yes
About The Department
About CMU:
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
Message To Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
If there is another applicable document you wish to include that is not required, please utilize the Other Document (1) upload field.
To apply, visit https://www.jobs.cmich.edu/postings/44689
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
If you wish to see “Know Your Rights ” posters, please click here.
CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator Can Be Reached At
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
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