Electrician

POSITION:      Electrician

DEPARTMENT:  Physical Plant

REPORTS:  Director of Operations

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  Perform all electrical, lighting, telecommunication, data, and fire panel functions. Duties to include installation, troubleshooting and maintenance required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Completion of apprentice or vocational program or an equivalent combination of training and experience; minimum 5 to 10 years experience in commercial electrical maintenance and construction; and ability to climb ladders and high lifts, operate all power tools, test equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs; up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Possess valid City of Pittsburgh Electricians License and have a thorough knowledge of all required codes and regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform maintenance and installation of new electrical systems, lighting, and equipment.
2. Responsible for the telecommunications & data systems to include installation and repair.
3. Respond to student and staff work orders for any electrical or telecommunications equipment failure, malfunction, or safety hazard.
4. Perform installation, relocation, and troubleshooting of computer hardware.
5. Respond to fire panel trouble alerts and alarms. Troubleshoot cause when appropriate.
6. Perform preventive maintenance duties as assigned.
7. Respond to all University emergencies.
8. Carry a cell phone at night and weekends for emergencies. 
9. Assist other trades as required, including carpentry, maintenance, and engineering.
10. Work on own with little or no supervision. 
11. Perform other duties as required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:  Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Job requires repetitively lifting average weight objects with repetitive bending and stooping.  Frequently lifts heavy objects but alternating with lighter activities.  Job may require physical exertion such as long periods of standing.  Job may require above-average agility and dexterity.

Qualified applicants should forward a cover letter and resume via email to HROffice@pointpark.edu (preferred) or mail to:  
Point Park University
Human Resources Office
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

When responding via email please reference - ELECTRICIAN - in the subject line.

Please submit documents in Rich Text (.txt) Word document (.doc) or Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf).

All emails submitted will receive an automatic confirmation email.  Due to some junk mail filters, the confirmation email may not reach you.  To ensure receipt of the confirmation email, utilize the return receipt option built into your email program when sending your information. 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Due to the high volume of resumes received, Point Park University will not be able to respond to inquiries regarding the status of your resume. If we determine that your skills and experience match the position requirements, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity further. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to revisit our website at www.pointpark.edu for the status of the position and future opportunities. 

                                                                                               

Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.