Electrician Lead St. Cloud State University

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs and directs others in performing skilled installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, apparatus, and equipment used in communications, lighting, and power including but not limited to high voltage switch gear, transformers, transmission lines for low voltage distribution, secondary sub-panels, alarm and signal circuits, electrical power plant control systems, elevators, and standby generators according to specifications in the National and State Electrical Codes and National Electrical Safety Code. An employee in this class trains and directs the work of licensed electricians, laborers, and maintenance employees and performs related work as required.This position is considered essential during natural and man-made disasters, and during inclement weather. Employee will report for duty as directed by their supervisor and is subject to recall during these types of events.PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTSThe specific tasks which are listed for the principal responsibilities are among those which are the most common or frequent. It is understood that other tasks are also required to be performed and that this position involves all tasks which are required or desirable to be done in connection with the performance of each responsibility; whether or not such tasks are specifically stated, described, or listed.Schedules, distributes, balances and guides the work activities of assigned staff in accordance with established workflow/assignment requirements to assist supervisory staff in the timely accomplishment of assigned workload.Coordinating electrical projects with other skilled crafts such as plumbers, carpenters, painters by modifying work plans to improve efficiency and by recommending additional employees for the project to ensure timely completion.Priority: Essential Percent of Time: 20%Monitors and reports on the work activities of licensed electricians, less skilled laborers, and maintenance employees to ensure the timely completion of electrical projects by applying for necessary permits.Determine the most efficient work procedures and techniques.Instructing others and ensuring use of appropriate procedures and equipment and compliance with safety standards.Inspecting the quality of work performed by others.Filing requests by the Board of Electricity and/or local subdivision.Recording hours worked and materials and equipment used.Priority: Percent of Time: 10%Review plans, blueprints, and specifications. Prepare sketches, plans, and material lists for electrical projects to understand the scope of the project and to recommend changes.Reading the plans, blueprints, and specifications.Discuss them with the supervisor by researching the plans and specifications of previously completed electrical projects.Defining the detailed tasks of the project and laying out the work.Priority: Percent of Time: 15%Estimates costs for time, labor, and materials to ensure that the supervisor can prioritize, budget, and schedule electrical projects by determining the type and amount of supplies necessary to complete the project according to codes.Develop material lists.Select the best work procedures by determining equipment and labor requirementsRequisitioning and checking necessary parts, supplies, and equipment.Priority: Percent of Time: 10%Installs, adds to, alters, repairs, and maintains electrical wiring systems and fixtures such as boxes, conduit, outlets, switch panels, incandescent and fluorescent light fixtures, power plant controls, elevators, etc. in campus buildings to ensure that all systems are operational according to State Electrical Code and the Underwriter?s rules for electrical installations.Selecting the necessary supplies and equipment to complete the project most efficiently and in compliance with codes.Identifying the most direct and appropriate route to run the new wiring and laying out work.Troubleshooting sources of electrical power disruption by testing circuits for continuity and proper connectionsTesting, repairing or replacing power plant control devices by implementing preventive maintenance programsFollowing Safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.Priority: Percent of Time: 25%Installs, repairs, maintains, tests, and inspects electrical equipment and appliances such as washers, dryers, disposals, dishwashers, water heaters and other electric, motor-driven equipment to ensure that that they are in safe and economical operating condition and all emergency repairs are quickly completed.Installing the equipment according to the manufacturer?s specifications and the underwriter?s rules for electrical installation.Testing electrical circuitsReplacing burned out elements in heating equipmentRepairing or replacing electric motors.Implementing preventative maintenance programsFollowing safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.Priority: Percent of Time: 5%Maintains hand and power tools to ensure safe, efficient use for current and future electrical projects by inspecting their physical condition.Repairing or replacing worn or broken parts on power equipment.Ensuring an adequate supply of electrical wire, conduit, switch panels, and lighting fixtures for immediate repair projects.Priority: Percent of Time: 5%Campus wide locates.Priority: Percent of Time: 5%Work with Energy Management System event scheduling.Minor repairs and trouble shooting.Priority: Percent of Time: 10%Minimum QualificationsConstruction plans, blueprints and electrical specifications sufficient to interpret, modify and follow them to complete the installation, alteration, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment sufficient to advise other licensed electricians on more effective techniques and work procedures to complete electrical projects.State and national electrical codes and national electrical safety code and standard electrical practices, techniques, materials and tools sufficient to ensure that work and materials comply with codes to instruct others and verify that their work meets code and to select appropriate supplies, materials, and work methods and apply them to electrical projects.Knowledge, skills, and experience are needed in the areas of personal computers and energy management systems with DDC and pneumatic controls that are common to heating, cooling, and ventilation. This position requires a Class A Master Electrician?s license and must be able to perform all work according to the National Electric Code.Using hand tools, soldering, and brazing are other desirable skills.Shop math sufficient to estimate labor and material costs for planned projects.This position requires a cooperative working relationship with all other tradesmen, as well as faculty, staff, students and on occasion, the public. Most communication with these people is verbal.The employee shall follow all safety rules and regulations and take all necessary precautions to prevent injury and illness.Lifting, stair and ladder climbing are involved with tasks to be performed.Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-FridayAboutThe successful candidate will share St. Cloud State?s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU?s It?s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system?s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the American Federation of State, County Municipal Employees (AFSCME) which can be found at: Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity Access, ..., Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121