Facilities Electrician Technician

Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Facilities Electrician Technician Position Number S193PD Branch Student Life (BR) Division Facilities Management (DIV) Department Facilities Management Location Jackson FLSA Exempt Job Summary

This position is responsible for all electrical fixtures and components located on Union University properties.

About Union University

Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn., and enrolls about 2,700 students. Union University stands as a national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education. Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities and has been recognized as a top-tier institution each year since 1997 by U.S. News & World Report, which also recognized Union at a national level for undergraduate teaching excellence.

Essential Job Duties

* Assembles fixtures and equipment for the purpose of providing items in working condition.

* Repairs all electrical components.

* Taking appropriate action and/or complying with building and safety regulations.

* Inspects all general building fixtures and items for the purpose of evaluating conditions and identifying repairs.

* Completing all tasks associated with the trade.

* Maintains vehicles, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring safe operation.

* Performs routine PMs.

* Responds to emergency situations during or after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and the comfort of our students, faculty, and staff if necessary.

* Other duties as requested by the Director to aid in daily operations of the university.

Other Job Duties Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. Candidates must be able to follow oral and written instructions with minimum supervision. Candidates must also be familiar with safety measures in the area of specialty. Physical requirements include: the ability to bend, stoop and lift a minimum of 25 pounds; have average strength and be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time; able to climb stairs or ladders; and have the ability to transport moderately heavy equipment to and from buildings.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with 2-3 years of previous experience in the electrical field.

Christian Requirement

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life. (Union University's Identity, Mission, and Core Values is a link to https://www.uu.edu/about/what-we-believe.cfm)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S096P Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

* Resume

* Cover Letter

* Letter of Recommendation (1)

* Other (1)