Job Description

We are seeking a Journeyman Electrician to perform maintenance, installation and repair work (and planning thereof) on electrical/pneumatic equipment, systems and components. This work is performed under limited supervision and using the tools and techniques of electrical technology. This position functions as a team leader and subject matter expert to train apprentices and more junior members of the Facilities team.

Specific duties & responsibilities:

• Perform inspections and maintenance on electrical systems to ensure safety and functionality
• Reads and interprets complex schematic and construction drawings, service manuals and other technical documents.
• Follows instructions provided by blueprints, drawings, written materials, work orders and oral instructions.
• Identifies, analyzes, diagnoses and resolves routine and complex electrical equipment problems and component conditions.
• Adhere to all applicable requirements, including safety standards and local codes
• Interpret diagrams, blueprints and other related drawings
• Inventory and properly track supplies, equipment, tools and machinery
• Communicate with Facilities leadership, other related trades, apprentices and coworkers effectively to promote efficiency
• Trains peer and lower level positions as directed by supervisor, based on the guidelines of the JHU Apprenticeship program.
• Works with the Electrical Maintenance Workers to requisitions in-house stock items.
• Requests non-stock items for purchase subject to supervisor approval.
• Makes decisions based on trade practices, National Electrical Code, and supervisor direction as appropriate for the scope of this position.
• Plans and estimates the materials and labor required to perform demand work and construction projects.
• Actively engage Electrical Maintenance Workers into skills-based training activities to build their knowledge and effectively train them for growing skills independence.
• Recommends and participates in departmental electrical operations development, improvement, and implementation as it relates to current/anticipated workload
• Performs work within reasonable lengths of time as measured against trade, industry or engineered standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Five years of directly related experience.
• Certification / License

Preferred Qualifications

• Effectively communicate with supervisors, co-workers and departmental clients
• Ability to solve problems and manage information effectively
• Complete tasks based on pre-determined timelines and deadlines

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of electrical techniques, planning, estimating, codes, procedures and materials as demonstrated by passing a master electrical certification exam administered by a local or state government.
• Applies high level of electrical and safety knowledge indicated herein.
• Safely uses tools and equipment
• Knowledge of safety rules, procedures and practices, including the proper use of safety equipment as defined by OSHA and industry standards.
• Identifies and avoids hazards as indicated by warning labels, signage, lights and other warning devices.

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications:

• Master Electrician preferred.
• Successful completion of an Electrical Apprenticeship Program which is approved/accepted by local or state government.

Physical requirements:

• Works in shop and mechanical area environments with exposure to dust, heat, cold, noise and fumes.
• Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to extreme temperatures and other weather conditions.
• Works within confined spaces as needed.
• Works at heights of up to 30 feet above surface using ladders, lifts and equipment.
• Work requires ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
• Work requires ability to lift, push, pull, move, transport and position tools, equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents has little likelihood of harm when established health precautions are followed.
• Work requires the use of protective safety devices including, but not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, infection prevention apparel/apparatus, back belt.
• Work requires high visual acuity.
• Work requires high level of manual dexterity.

Classified Title: JOURNEYWORKER - ELECTRICIAN
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Journeyman Electrician - Carnegie Building
Role/Level/Range: GRADE30/01/BU
Starting Salary Range: $32.00 per hour, increases to $35.50 after 12 months
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: varies
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Building Operations and Maintenance
Personnel area: University Administration