Electrician

Job Summary: This position provides a full range of electrician duties on a wide variety of campus facilities and medium voltage distribution systems.
Primary responsibilities will be in service work, commercial electrical installations, Fire Alarm, Data, Motor Controls and Medium Voltage Distribution.
This position will be available for overtime and after hour calls as needed.
The position will work independently and with other electricians and trades.
Responsibilities: Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, equipment, and life safety and electrical control systems to ensure adequate, safe, and operable institutional facilities.
5% Interprets blueprints and drawings and completes electrical calculations to assess and determine specifications and to calculate the materials and equipment required.
Discusses project plan with customer/client 5% Gathers materials, prepares work area, and maintains equipment and supplies needed for jobs 55% Completes skilled electrical installations and repairs according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes in various work environments 5% Reviews finished projects with client/customer.
Maintains records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations 5% Cleans work area upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations 5% Collaborates with and assists contractors as needed 20% Electrical utility locates and operates/ maintains the electrical distribution system Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison.
We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.
We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Education: Preferred High School Diploma and the completion of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a Electrician - Journey as defined on DWD website - https://dwd.
wisconsin.
gov/apprenticeship/trades/construction-electrician.
htm Qualifications: Preferred: Completion of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as a Electrician - Journey as defined by DWD.
License/Certification: Required Journeyman Electrician - WI License Work Schedule: 7am - 3:30 pm, M-F Work Type: Full Time: 100% It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Salary: Minimum $46.
46 HOURLY Depending on Qualifications This has been identified as a Crafts Worker position.
Crafts Workers may elect an increased vacation allocation with a corresponding reeducation to the prevailing rate.
100 hours = $47.
94; 140 hours = $47.
22; 180 hours = $46.
46; How to Apply: To be considered, applications must be submitted online.
To apply for this position you will need to upload a resume and cover letter.
We will also require contact information for three professional references, one of which must be your current supervisor.
We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.
A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.
In the event you are required to work in or around animal facilities, you will be enrolled in the appropriate medical surveillance program.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.
e.
a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Contact: Dawn Bierman dawn.
bierman@wisc.
edu 608-265-4057 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1.
See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title: Electrician(FP039) Department(s): A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP O&M/ELECTRIC SHOP Employment Class: University Staff-Ongoing Job Number: 291887-CP The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.
See Wis.
Stat.
sec.
19.
36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years.
UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.