Licensed Mechanic - Electrical
Quinnipiac University

Job no: 496064
Work type: Full-time
Campus: York Hill - Hamden, CT, Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff

Overview:

We invite applications for the position of Licensed Mechanic - Electrical. This position is responsible for performing highly skilled and skilled maintenance on Quinnipiac University buildings, property or related buildings. The employee will work under the direction of a designated supervisor.

About the Department:

The Quinnipiac Facilities Department is responsible for the overall physical plant operations of the University which includes custodial and grounds keeping to mechanical and general repair in buildings. The Facilities Department is comprised of roughly 170 unionized employees on three campuses which span more than 750 acres and over 3.1 million square feet. We pride ourselves on preserving and enhancing the beautiful atmosphere for all students, staff, and visitors.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report's America's "Best Colleges" issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review's "The Best 380 Colleges." Quinnipiac has been named a "Great College to Work For" as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University's commitment to preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities and fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The University's innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.

Responsibilities:

• Installations and repairs of electrical wiring, fixtures, apparatus and control equipment.
  Connects power to lighting and equipment using all necessary tools and devices.
• Installs control and distribution equipment such as switches, relays and circuit breakers.
• Insures electrical installations comply with existing state and local electrical codes.
• Additionally must be able to perform a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment and control systems, pumps, generators, life safety systems (fire, lighting, sprinklers) motorized equipment (gasoline and electric), outdoor lighting and kitchen equipment.
• May drive trucks and do related skilled work as required.
• Licensed mechanics are on call for emergency situations. However, licensed mechanics will remove snow during regularly scheduled shifts but will not be utilized for snow related overtime.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to perform highly skilled electrical work.

• A State of Connecticut Electrician, Journeyman or Contractors E1 or E2 license is required.

• The Employer shall provide release time for all re-certifications of licensed personnel and shall pay all costs associated with such re-certifications.

• This position requires a successful completion of a Physical Demands exam as well as a pre-employment physical, drug screening test and background check.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references on the application form.

• Please note this is a union position with a 90 day probationary hourly rate of $37.79, post probationary hourly rate is $38.90
• Hours are Monday-Friday 7:30-4:00
• There may be night and weekend work

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate's current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: October 03, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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