Maintenance Technician - Electrician III - 999539

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Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Electrician III - 999539 Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits Job Category: Non-Exempt Hiring Range:   Pay Basis:

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?: No   Essential Job Functions: 1. Repairs, installs, replaces and tests electrical circuits; inspects and tests electrical lighting, signal, communication and power circuits and equipment to ensure prescribed safety guidelines are met.

2. Examines and tests elements of electrical systems to locate obvious faults such as blown fuses, short circuits, broken wires, loose connections, and worn motor brushes to ensure proper functionality.

3. Observes and reports, through the work order system defects, deterioration, and wear and tear on the facilities to ensure problem areas are addressed proactively.

4. Communicates with trades people and custodians in the day to day duties and responsibilities to ensure quality of work.

5. Inspects all campus facilities on a routine basis and correct deficiencies found. Observes and reports, through the work order system defects, deterioration, and wear and tear on the facilities to ensure problem areas are addressed proactively.

6. Repairs, maintains, alters or erects any wiring apparatus. Runs electrical conduit for installation of new equipment and wiring as well as installs transformers.

7. Performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs on electric equipment and circuits.

8. Estimate materials needed and record time and materials expended on each work order.

9. Assists with special event setup.

10. Performs all duties safely and in accordance with established department guidelines, policy and procedures. Reports any injuries to supervisor and manager immediately.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Requirements:

1. Available on call 24/7 for University emergencies.

2. Participates in the on call rotation.

This list is representative of those duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. However, the list is not to be considered as all inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties to meet mission requirements of the University and cooperation of all personnel is expected to carry out the mission. Marginal Job Functions:   Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

2. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisory staff at all levels and the NSU community.

3. Ability to express ideas effectively and concisely.

4. Ability to work effectively in a service oriented environment and with frequently changing priorities.

5. Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.

6. Problem solving skills and sound judgment.

7. Ability to understand and apply University and Departmental policies and procedures.

8. Knowledge of proper and safe use of tools, lubricating chemicals etc.

9. Knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in area(s) of specialty.

10. Have the skills normally attributed to a Journeyman Electrician who has completed a recognized apprenticeship or vocational program.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

1. Must be able to lift, carry, push or