Lead Electrical Technician

Lead Electrical Technician

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Internal Title

Lead Electrical Technician

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

6

Level

4

Department

Electric Shop

Job Purpose

Serves as campus Electrical System Specialist to address electrical maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance on all Generators and components associated with the generators and emergency panels controlled by the college. Responsible for monitoring system operations, identifying problems or malfunctions in equipment and initiating corrective action, appropriate maintenance and repair; and provides expert advice to other staff that may be working with these issues. Provide support to contractors/engineers during any power outages. Preventive maintenance of all electrical systems throughout the campus, in addition to, electrical equipment within various buildings, dormitories, historic homes, office buildings, and large facilities.

Minimum Requirements

This skilled lead electrician must have a two-year technical degree and ten years of professional trade experience in electrical construction, troubleshooting, diagnostics, maintenance and repair. Must have extensive and superior knowledge of standard practices, methodology, new technology, techniques and requirements of the electrical trade. Must have a valid SC driver's license as the employee will be required to drive state vehicles to transport equipment and/or personnel when needed. Must be able to complete records and paperwork associated with repairs/installations. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have superior electrical ability and skills to locate and correct emergency and general electrical problems. Must be able to follow complex oral and written instructions. Must have thorough and complete knowledge of allOSHArequired safety practices relative to electrical work. Must have expert knowledge of and skill in using tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in building maintenance and construction that are applicable to the electrical trade. Must be able to comprehend blueprints, plans, building codes and electrical specifications. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with high-ranking college officials, department heads, general workforce, engineers, contractors and other persons directly involved with projects. Must be able to articulate and have good communication skills.

Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in using e-mail and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Experience in utilizing on-line work order systems is a plus. Skill with electronic devices such as iPhone and iPad is preferred. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. All employees at the College are expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner in accordance with best safety practices as prescribed by their department, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Occupational

Health and Safety Administration training as provided by Facilities Management at the College of Charleston. Must have knowledge regardingNFPA70 National Electrical Code andNFPA70E Electrical Safety to include properARCflashPPE.

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