Medium Voltage Electrician

Medium Voltage Electrician

Millersville University

Department: Maintenance Operations

Nature of Position: Permanent, Full-time

Job Summary/Basic Function

About the position:

This is specialized electrical work in the operation, maintenance and repair of medium voltage electrical systems and equipment.

Join Our Team at Millersville University!

Position Salary: $45,907.00 annually

Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans – Choose from two excellent options
• Tuition Waiver – Invest in your education or your family’s
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
• Full Benefits Summary(PDF)
  
  

Why Millersville?

Education

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. We’re known for:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70 undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates
  
  

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching—and growing.

Our Mission & Values

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.

We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence—creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.

Equal Opportunity For All

Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Installation and cleaning, expansion and modification of electrical services, power centers, transformers, and circuit breaker panels.
• Review construction plans and prints for projects to provide comments and suggestions for installations.
• Measure, cut, and bend and installation of all varieties of electrical conduit.
• Coordinate, escort, and inspect work performed by outside contractors.
• Assist high voltage electrician when needed. Assist high voltage electrician with the operation of high voltage and medium voltage switches when needed.
• Installation, service, and repair of all types of electrical terminal equipment including heaters, motors, lights, fans, pumps, dishwashers, ovens, boilers, hot water heaters, and a wide variety of other electrical or electronic equipment.
• Layout estimate material and labor for projects, as well as plan and schedule projects with specific contact persons.
• Repair may include analysis and diagnosis of the reasons for a failure and repair/replacement of such parts as control wiring, transformers, switches, relays, contactors, circuit breakers, safety devices, heating elements, thermostats, light ballasts, light bulbs or other types of devices, commonly found in the electrically operated machinery or equipment.
• Test generators, synchronous motors, and motor generators using electrical and mechanical tools and testing instruments.
• Isolate and/or remove power in the event of breakdowns or for necessary repairs.
• Operate a medium voltage substation, relays, switches and breakers.
• Check and interprets substation instrument readings and takes corrective action as necessary.
• Monitor power distribution switchboards.
• Prepare and interprets logs and reports reflecting power production, consumption, and operating conditions.
• Adhere to applicable safety rules, precautions and procedures while working on “hot” electrical systems including the use of appropriate safety equipment.
• Change, connect, disconnect, parallel or affect substitutions for electrical equipment and conductors, using the switch gear mode of operation.
• Read blueprints to trace routing of electrical cables.
• Read schematic diagrams to determine and resolve electrical system problems.
• Select and use the appropriate splice kit and tape for line repair.
• Comply with legal, procedural, safety and record keeping requirements for electrical work.
• Operate a lift truck or bucket lift truck to make electrical repairs on street and sign lighting.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

SAFETY

• Work safely by using Personal Protective Equipment, maintaining equipment, following safety procedures and policies, etc.
• Leave the work area clean and functional at the end of shift
• Be aware of and report any potential safety hazards to supervisor or management immediately
• Cooperate with safety investigations and audits
• Attend safety training sessions and maintain licenses, certifications, etc.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Five years of journey-level or practical experience in the electrical trade OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge and understanding of building automation control for electrical system. Some examples are lighting automatized clock systems, window blinds and shades, motorized equipment such as retractable basketball backboards, room dividers, and elevating baseball batting nets.
• Ability to service, program troubleshoot, modify, and repair of such systems.
• Knowledge of PC programs and operations to use in conjunction with lighting automation panels.
• Knowledge and understanding of low voltage controls in an electrical building automation system such as schedulers, occupancy and motion sensors, relay controls light harvesting controls, dimmer controls, and photocell controls.
• Meet with building occupants to discuss operations and recommendations to support their needs in programing of these systems.
• Tools used in the conduct of this work include voltage testers, ohmmeters, ampere meters, punches, pipe-threaders, pipe benders, drills, pulling equipment, and a wide variety of hand tools including pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, wire strippers hammers, chisels, power benders. Desktop and Laptop computers.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description

Essential Functions

Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Ability to work in person on campus.
• Ability to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Individuals must work both indoors and outdoors all year round.
• Work in conditions from 10°F in walk-in freezers to 110° on black roofs.
• Work environment may be dry, wet, humid, noisy from other construction activities or operation of building equipment.
• Will encounter presence of dust, odors, debris, chemicals, and other potentially hazardous materials.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces and otherwise uncomfortable positions in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Ability to perform math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Frequently work on or around energized circuits and equipment.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, when necessary, hard hats, respirators, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.
  
  

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/14631

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