Electrical Maintenance - Building Operations Specialist (Electrician) - Facilities - Eastern Laboratory - CF049

Title: Electrical Maintenance - Building Operations Specialist (Electrician) - Facilities - Eastern Laboratory - CF049

State Role Title: Trades Technician IV

Hiring Range: $55,000-$72,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Forensic Science

Location: Eastern Lab

Agency Website: www.dfs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a re-advertisement; previous applicants will need to re-apply to be considered.

The Department of Forensic Science is seeking a qualified applicant to function as the Electrical/Controls Technician in the Eastern Forensic Laboratory building in Norfolk, VA. This position will monitor electrical and control system on a routine basis, and maintain equipment utilizing a preventive maintenance schedule, troubleshoot issues, repair, and replace electrical devices and equipment throughout the building. This position will also accomplish diversified objectives and apply knowledge of building maintenance, construction and renovations to enable the effective and safe use of the facility in order to conduct agency operations on a continuous basis. This position is responsible for adherence to the Facility On-Call Policy for responding to emergency repair calls and reporting to the laboratory building within one (1) hour, on a 24 hour/7 day a week, rotational basis, and for accomplishing some work during non-routine business hours in order to minimize disruption to facility operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic building maintenance practices, with emphasis on large building systems, and renovations
• Knowledgeable with standard safety procedures including personal protection, equipment operation, and Lockout/Tagout
• Experience maintaining, installing, repairing and replacing Electrical systems in a commercial facility
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skills in the use of a variety of diagnostic tools, instruments and equipment, and hand and power tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 365 applications and other computer software programs
• Working knowledge of electrical control systems, and troubleshooting abilities for different types of electrical and mechanical equipment malfunctions
• Experience performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing all types of electrical equipment and control systems
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications
• Ability to prioritize and schedule work requests
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact and communicate effectively both orally and in writing with vendors, contractors, agency employees, etc.
• Ability to respond to emergency maintenance repairs and safety issues
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and work from heights, with or without accommodations
• Ability to respond to emergency repair calls and reporting to the laboratory building within one (1) hour, on a 24 hour/7 day a week, rotational basis, and for accomplishing some work during non-routine business hours in order to minimize disruption to facility operations.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and/or other means of reliable transportation
  

Additional Considerations

• Journeyman Electrical License/ equivalent, or the ability to certify within six months of employment
• Master Electricians License
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Experience with Building Automation System (BAS)
• Knowledge of BOCA, NFPA, OSHA
• Experience working in comparable facilities such as hospital, healthcare, or other laboratory with related building maintenance experience
• General knowledge of mechanical systems, piping, plumbing HVAC/R systems and any other system that falls under general building maintenance
  

Special Instructions

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