Electrician 1 or 2

Position Title:

Electrician I or II

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

Bucknell University is seeking an Electrician I or II who will install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems. In addition, the Electrician will complete campus work orders.

Reporting Relationships / Direct Reports:

Both the Electrician I and II report to the Electrical Supervisor

Work Setting:  

On-campus

Work Schedule:

• This position is generally scheduled to work during day shift hours, Monday - Friday.
• This position is classified as essential services, and may be required to work when the campus is closed.

What You Will Do:

Electrician I

• Completes electrical repairs requested through Bucknell’s work order system
• Upgrades lighting & systems for energy savings and sustainability
• Repairs electrical components on appliances & equipment
• Trains to maintain emergency systems, including standby power generators and emergency egress systems
• Replaces batteries on door access, fire panels & emergency equipment
• Non-essential functions: The listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive; Additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

Electrician II

• Completes electrical repairs requested through Bucknell’s work order system
• Maintains and tests emergency systems, including standby power generators and emergency egress systems
• Completes new construction installations & collaborates with other building trades to repair complex systems
• Performs preventative maintenance on university electrical systems; Orders parts for repair and maintenance
• Upgrades lighting & systems for energy savings and sustainability
• Supports campus events requiring electrical needs
• Non-essential functions: The listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive; Additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

What You Will Bring:

Electrician I Required:  

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of two years of related experience

Electrician I Preferred, But Not Required:

• Vocational or Technical degree in electrical maintenance, systems, or construction
• A minimum of four years of electrical maintenance experience

Electrician II Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of four years of related experience

Electrician II Preferred, But Not Required:

• Vocational or Technical degree in electrical maintenance, systems, or construction
• A minimum of six years of electrical maintenance experience

Physical Requirements:

• Outdoor work with daily exposure to a variety of weather conditions
• May experience frequent exposure to a high level of noise
• Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, or more, without assistance
• May be exposed to conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Salary Range:

Electrician I: $21.17 - $26.46

Electrician II: $24.35 - $30.44

Job Exempt:

No

Salary Range:

21.17-30.44

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

If this position is approved for hybrid/remote work this position is open to candidates located in the following states: CA, CT, FL, GA, IN, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, and VA.

Candidates must be physically located and authorized to work in one of these approved states by the start date of employment and throughout employment.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email [email protected].