ELECTRICIAN

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Responsibilities*

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

To perform complex electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, fixtures and wiring.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Fabricate and install control and distribution apparatus, including switches, relays and circuitbreaker panels, fastening them in place with screws or bolts.
  • Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, using handtools.
  • Cut, thread, bind and route conduit lines, and pull wire through conduit by means of fish tape.
  • Dismantle and repair equipment, replacing defective wires, motor brushes, condensers and burned out fuses.
  • Test continuity of electrical circuits in installed or repaired equipment, using electrical measuring instruments.
  • Analyze malfunctions of electrical equipment, using ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter drawings and visual inspection.
  • Perform preventive maintenance activities, including periodic visual inspections, taping frayed or exposed wires and securing loose connections.
  • Cut or bore through walls, ceilings or partitions.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, circuit diagrams and job specifications.
  • Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.
  • Install and operate public address equipment and temporary lines for electrical services.
  • Operate a university vehicle. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Received supervision from a designated official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

No supervisory responsibility.

Required Qualifications*

  • Current State of Michigan Journeyman's License.
  • Graduation from high school and specialized training in electrical work.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
  • Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials involved in electrical work.
  • Reasonable knowledge of the maintenance requirements of electrical equipment, fixtures and devices.
  • Reasonable manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
  • Reasonable experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and devices.
  • Valid driver's license. 

Desired Qualifications*

  • State of Michigan Masters Electrical license.
  • Ability to test, install, and calibrate complex electrical systems.
  • Experience troubleshooting and maintaining whole building generator systems.
  • Ability to troubleshoot commercial kitchen equipment.
     

Work Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday -- 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.