Electrical Trades Specialist I - Facilities & Services

The department of Facilities & Services at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Electrical Trades Specialist I.

About the Opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Trades Specialist Lead II, performs both installation of new construction and general maintenance of existing facilities utilizing journeyman level electrical skills. Shall also provide guidance to Maintenance Workers and unskilled personnel as assigned.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot 23kv and 5kv underground power distribution circuits. Pull high voltage cables through underground ducts and cable trays in steam tunnels. Splice and terminate high voltage cable using current state-of-the-art (3M) materials and methods.
• Install, repair, and inspect electrical distribution equipment and wiring both inside and outside buildings to verify capacities
• Design routing plans, and install and maintain new electrical conduit, tubing, wiremold, raceway, and associated accessories to accommodate electrical and telecommunications wiring. This duty requires pipe fitting ability.
• Install and maintain all control systems for motors, lights, heat, and air controls, participating with various crafts as required to properly troubleshoot and repair control systems.
• Install and maintain existing and new lighting systems for both interior and exterior of buildings, including street lights and parking lot lighting.
• vehicles that would require a valid driver's license.
• May be required to perform general maintenance duties either in relation to normal journeyman responsibilities or assisting other trades such as but not limited: low level electrical connections, lighting, sheet metal fabrication, painting, carpentry, plumbing, millwright work, etc.
• May be required to move, load, and carry all materials and equipment necessary to complete all phases of assigned maintenance and construction projects. May be required to assist in the effort of moving any existing conditions which interfere with the flow of the project. When project is completed, work site must be left in a clean and orderly fashion. Must be able to respond during off hours to cover emergency situations.

Pay Grade: 13

Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Must have one of the following:
  
  
  
  • A minimum of two (2) years of electrical experience
  • Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
  • All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
  
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work off-hour schedules due to the need to have power distribution equipment de-energized to perform the necessary testing and maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal electrical and building codes.
• Ability to read blue prints, perform mathematical computations, and operate a personal computer.
• Knowledge of warehousing functions.
• Ability to work with people in a stressful environment.
• Ability to hear and interpret sounds in work area and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use logical problem solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate well utilizing both written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of technical terms related to electricity and project management.
• Ability to perform all assigned electrical tasks.
• Ability to work with multi-craft personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain average or above work standards.

Physical Effort:

• Walking, carrying, standing, crawling, climbing and stooping.
• Lifting materials 50-75 pounds.
• Climb heights over ten feet.
• May work in uncomfortable positions.

• Valid driver's license
• Valid WV state electrical license (Journeyman) preferred

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.