Electrician
The University of Puget Sound’s Facilities Services Department is hiring an Electrician responsible for the inspection, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of the electrical systems across Puget Sound’s beautiful residential campus community located in north Tacoma, WA.
This position will be able to take advantage of Puget Sound’s generous benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
• Paid vacation, floating holiday, and campus bonus holidays
• Education benefits, such as full tuition for employees and their families*
• Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures) and more!
*For more information on Puget Sound’s benefits, visit: https://pugetsound.edu/human-resources/benefits
This position is:
• a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE), non-exempt position.
• Expected to perform complex technical work, on a journeyman level, in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and related electro-mechanical systems, in accordance with applicable Electrical Industry Codes.
• responsible for inspecting and testing elements of electrical systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, and repairing or replacing inoperative parts, re-wiring circuits, and providing estimates of repair (and/or replacement) costs beyond the capability to perform.
• subject to after-hours and weekend emergencies.
To be considered for this role, a candidate must:
• be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• hold a certification from a recognized electrical trade school and/or Journeyman or Masters Electrician Certification and have completed at least (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade, including thorough working knowledge of National Electrical Codes for installation and maintenance of electrical systems. (However, significant work experience in electrical maintenance beyond that required for the position may be substituted for the required education, technical training, or apprenticeship.)
• possess knowledge and experience in high-voltage distribution systems (4480 volts or higher)
• hold a valid driver’s license in order to operate a university vehicle to transport materials, tools, and equipment.
• be able to stand, bend, stoop, and work overhead with arms extended for long periods of time.
vability to lift between 50 – 75 pounds on a regular basis.
• respectfully work, communicate, and provide leadership within a diverse campus community.
Compensation and Benefits:
• This position is nonexempt and is benefits eligible. For more information on Puget Sound’s nonexempt staff benefits package, visit: https://pugetsound.edu/human-resources/benefits
• The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00 per hour. Decisions about starting salaries are made based on the extent and relatedness of the candidate's education and experience and on internal equity and market considerations.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of all required background checks and, if applicable for the position, a drug screen, physical test and functional assessment.
All new hires will be required to submit proof of current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) or receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the university.
About Puget Sound:
Puget Sound is a national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington. To learn more about the university, visit "About Puget Sound" on the university’s website (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about).
As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more about the university’s vision for a diverse and inclusive campus, visit “Institutional Equity and Diversity” on the university’s website (https://www.pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity).
Diversity Statement:
• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.
The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply today through our University website! (https://apptrkr.com/3962598) All candidates must complete an application through our official website for consideration.