About the position
The Electrician position at Spokane Community College is responsible for providing a comfortable, safe, and properly illuminated learning environment for students. Under the general direction of the Trades Supervisor, the Electrician will perform journey-level electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work for high voltage systems up to 750 volts across various SCC sites in Spokane and Eastern Washington. The role includes tasks such as wiring, connections for electric machines, and troubleshooting electrical systems.
Responsibilities
• Perform skilled journey-level electrical work including installation, maintenance, modification or repair of interior and exterior wiring.
• Respond to Work Orders, Preventive Maintenance, and Building Improvement Requests.
• Initiate layout and job planning; evaluate, diagnose and make repairs or install new equipment and electrical systems up to 750 volts.
• Install, adjust, maintain, modify, and repair equipment and instruments such as pumps, clocks, lamps, timers, fans, metering devices, power tools, motors, and generators.
• Inspect electric systems and equipment to detect and correct faulty or worn-out parts.
• Troubleshoot and isolate the cause of power loss and repair as needed.
• Correct circuit breaker and outlet issues; inspect wiring and equipment to locate and correct issues to prevent fire hazards.
• Replace light bulbs and sockets, and repair wiring to fix flickering or dimming lights.
• Coordinate with administrators, contractors and other trades to implement projects.
• Assist other trades in the completion of maintenance and upgrade projects as needed.
• Develop material and time estimates for projects.
• Purchase supplies and equipment, staying within project cost limits.
• Read and evaluate building plans and specifications.
• Document electrical modifications and completion of projects; maintain files as required.
• Clean, service, adjust and store tools and equipment.
• Operate motorized equipment such as vehicles, light trucks, forklifts.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges' strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Washington State Electrician License - EL01 License or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electrical and building codes.
• Experience in general building construction and repair.
• Ability to understand electrical layout and needs in a large commercial setting.
• Knowledge of chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ability to read and interpret SDS instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work alternate shifts.
Nice-to-haves
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as an electrician or full journey status as an electrician in a union.
• Four or more years of applicable work experience.
• Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience working for a government or higher education institution.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits.
• WA State Retirement Plan.
• Vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of one (1) day per month, upon employment.
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