Trades Specialist Electrician

About SUNY Delhi:

SUNY Delhi is an inclusive, student-centered campus that transforms student lives through hands-on learning, innovation, engaged faculty, and exceptional support services. A close-knit campus community set in the scenic foothills of the Catskill Mountains, Delhi is a leader within the SUNY system for applied learning and online programs that cater to a diverse student population of over 3,000 students in over 65 popular majors ranging from associate to master degrees. SUNY Delhi employs approximately 550 full-time, and part-time faculty and staff to fulfill its mission of transforming lives.

SUNY Delhi currently offers over 50 student clubs and organizations, as well as 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams. SUNY Delhi has received national accolades for affordability, online education programs, and outstanding student success.

As the county seat for Delaware County, Delhi is a bustling village with eateries, shops, government offices, and more. SUNY Delhi is an integral part of the community, doubling its population when college is in session. The College offers an array of activities and programs throughout the year for faculty and staff, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, racquetball courts, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, track, basketball courts, indoor pool, sauna, golf simulator, and even an 18-hole golf course. SUNY Delhi employees enjoy unique perks which include access to a student-run restaurant, Community Dog Wash Days, on-campus Butcher Shop, Automotive Repair Shop, and free Professional Development Workshops offered twice a year to help faculty and staff learn innovative teaching skills, earn certificates, get valuable training, and explore new interests. Most employees come for a visit and stay for a lifetime. To learn more about SUNY Delhi, visit www.delhi.edu.

Job Description:

SUNY Delhi seeks an experienced Electrician to join the Maintenance Department. SUNY Delhi prides itself on being a welcoming college community for all. Diversity, equity and inclusiveness are integral components of the highest quality academic programs and the strongest campus climate. The college seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that inclusive excellence will be affirmed.

This position will perform journey level electrician work, using applicable electric code regulations. The incumbent may be required to supervise others to include semi-skilled workers in the repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems and equipment at SUNY Delhi.

The Electrician is responsible for electrical work including the planning and laying out of work and the diagnosis of trouble in electrical systems or equipment in an assigned area, on an assigned project, or for the college campus as a whole.

Job Duties:

• Repairs, troubleshoots malfunctions, maintains and installs electrical systems and equipment such as motors, transformers, wiring, switches, alarm systems, controls and related equipment, and small appliances.
• Work from prints, diagrams, specifications and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs; as well as demolition, installation, testing and inspection of work to be done on electrical systems.
• Install system components and wiring in compliance with the NEC, NESC, NFPA and the UFC.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains electrical control circuits for motors, PLC hardware and software and control devices for various electrical devices.
• Test, inspect, clean, repair, dismantle, adjust, replace, installs, assemble and maintain all manual or automatic AC and DC systems, electrical equipment, transformers, switch gear, control panels, regulators, distribution systems, generation systems and various other electrical components.
• Prepares sketches showing location of all wiring and equipment or follows diagrams or blueprints.
• Gives verbal instructions and/or demonstrates proper method of performing electrical work and the use of electrician tools and equipment.
• Submits material lists for parts needing to being ordered.
• Researches for information to assist with the repair of Electrical equipment.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Non-competitive: Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.
• *Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of "C" or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

Additional Information:

• Status: Full-time, Permanent
• Negotiating Unit: 03 - Operational Services Unit (OSU)
• Salary: $50,425, SG-12
• Work Schedule: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, 40 hrs/wk, Monday - Friday. The assignment may be made to include weekend and holiday work to meet the needs of the campus.
• Reports to: Plant Utilities Engineer 3
• Location: SUNY Delhi
• This position offers full New York State CSEA, benefits, which are among the most comprehensive in the country.
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• SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.

Although the vacancies are in the areas indicated, the appointing authority shall have the right to direct appropriate transfers and reassignments of employees to other areas.

Application Instructions:

SUNY Delhi is energized to lead the charge in developing a welcoming and intellectually diverse environment for all, a place where diversity, equity and success guide our achievement, scholarship, character and global citizenship. To apply please attach the following items and provide a short statement in your cover letter on your commitment to diversity and how you would incorporate it into this role.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references

For full consideration please apply by June 30, 2025 and will remain posted until filled.

SUNY Delhi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or membership in any other class protected by Federal, State, or local law.

SUNY Delhi is an AA/EOE employer. SUNY Delhi does not discriminate.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Your application will not be accepted if you require sponsorship to work in the United States.