Emergency Lighting Technician

Working Title: Emergency Lighting Technician

State Role Title: Equipment Service and Repair Technician I

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 100255 - Trades/Shops E&G

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Specify Range or Amount: $45,000 - $50,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 03/04/2025

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

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General Information:

JMU's Facilities Management is seeking an Emergency Lighting Technician. This position is responsible for preventative maintenance of emergency lighting systems, emergency power systems, and other support systems to include automatic transfer switches and monitoring systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties are included but not limited to:
* Perform monthly emergency lighting checks
* Upgrade failure or obsolete lighting with LED
* Complete repairs according to code and/or JMU standards
* Complete maintenance and work orders on schedule with moderate supervision
* Track repairs and maintenance to emergency lighting systems
* Document, by building, all completed inspections for review by the State Fire Marshall
* Coordinate scheduled maintenance with inspection requirements to provide maximum operational effectiveness
* Perform routine maintenance, and repairs on various types of emergency power generators, automatic transfer switches, and generator cooling systems as needed to support building emergency circuits.
* Replace obsolete or failed automatic transfer switches and generators to include running new conduits and wire
* Generating, collecting, and maintaining accurate records

Qualifications:

Successful candidates must have:
* Knowledge of emergency lighting and power systems
* General knowledge of preventative maintenance practices as it relates to emergency power generators and lighting systems
* Willingness to learn new equipment and systems
* Mechanically and electrically inclined with a strong ability to read and understand wiring diagrams and building blueprints
* Ability to work independently or as part of a team
* Experience with basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Availability for required rotating on-call responsibilities and during periods of authorized campus closings
* Must be 19 years of age and have held a valid driver's license for a minimum of 24 months

Additional Considerations:
* Knowledge of NFPA code, as it relates to Emergency Lighting is preferable.

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and an acceptable MVR.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.