Electrician II, Durham Campus

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POSITION TYPE:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 12 Month, SHRA FLSA Non-Exempt, Mandatory/Essential, 1.0 FTE

HIRING SALARY RANGEÂ Â Â $52,514 - $55,140Â Â Â

Hiring salary will be determined based on experience, equity, budget, and market considerations.

NCSSM  and the Plant Facilities Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. NCSSM is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for this position. NCSSM is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we are strongly committed to increasing faculty and staff diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at [email protected].Â

Description of Duties

This is a mandatory position and is required to report to work in the event of an emergency closing; adverse weather; or a public health emergency.Â

This Position Reports Directly To The Maintenance Supervisor To Provide And Assist In The General Electrical Maintenance Of The Electrical Systems On Campus And Is Considered As Journeyman Level Work In The Construction, Installation, Maintenance And Repair Of Electrical Systems, Equipment, And Fixtures. Work Assignments Are Received From a Supervisor, Are Performed Independently And In Accordance With Accepted Trade Policies. Â This Position Requires Occasional Overtime And On-call Duty. The Essential Tasks Include, But Not Limited To The Following

Serve as technical lead for all electrical installation and repair on the Durham campus

• Maintain and repair all electrical distribution and panel equipment
• Installation of all new and electrical equipment as needed
• Maintain all switchgear and electric motorsÂ
• Make all preventative maintenance as needed on all electrical systems and related itemsÂ
• Serve as shop lead for the electrical department
• Installation of conduit and pull electrical, data, and telephone lines as needed
• Electrical work and lighting for new in-house construction projects
• Inspect building electrical systems on a daily basis
• Maintain emergency back-up generators
• Ensure electrical systems and panels are code compliant
• Schedule shutdowns and maintenance items with supervisor
• Complete daily work orders as required
• Provide reports on safety items and work status
• Coordinates with other facilities and operations staff and contractors in determining complex electrical needs and repairs
• Performs PM task as per manufacturer recommended schedule
• Continually evaluates PM task and forwards recommendations to supervisor
• Performs weekly PM inspections and identifies and records any deficiencies found
• Communicate with customers on any electrical related problems in their areas and provides status updates
• Develops a good working relationship with customers
• Identifies facilities-related electrical problems that require in-depth analysis and identifies options for solving those problems
• Solve unusual facility electrical problems that require the application of journey level trades knowledge and determines the most effective and efficient course of action
• Gathers and analyzes/interprets information to better understand the nature of the problem
• Evaluates options and chooses appropriate action by considering potential outcomes. Makes sure that problem is appropriately addressed
• Ensures all work meets and/or exceeds applicable codes and standards
  
  

Electrical Shop Coordination

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• Provide list of materials to keep in inventory stock for electrical shop
• Maintain Electrical Shop and provide recommendationsÂ
  
  

General Plant Facility Duties

• Assist with campus snow/ice removal
• Provide assistance on set-ups and special events
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  

Physical Effort: Â (F = Frequently; O = Occasionally; R = Rarely)

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - F, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - O, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - F, Climbing-Ladders - F, Bending - F, Squatting - F, Crawling - O, Reaching - F

Considerable knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the electrical trade, skill in the use and care of tools and ability to locate and correct defects in electrical systems and equipment is required. A North Carolina Electrical license is required or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Â 3-5 years experience working in the electrical field is preferred. Â Valid driver's license is required and must be maintained with a clean driving record.

This position may be required to lift 50 lbs, climb and work on ladders or elevated platforms.

Graduation from high school or equivalent; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.Â

Preferred: 3 years experience working in the electrical field. NC Electrical Contractors License required or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Â Â Must have a valid driver's license with no serious driving-related convictions.Â

Team NCSSM Benefits

Free On-campus Parking

Vacation:Â For SHRA, earn from 14 days to 26 days per year based on years of state service. Â Leave is earned monthly.

Sick Leave:Â 12 days per year.

Additional Leave:Â Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Paid Parental Leave (PPL), Civil Leave, Extended Illness, Short/Long Term Disability, Family Illness Leave, Military Leave, Community Service Leave, Bonus Leave, Voluntary Shared Leave and Leave Without Pay.

Holidays:Â 12 days per year

Benefits: The University System offers eligible employees a flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to University-provided group life insurance, various retirement savings options, group health plan coverage, dental, vision, critical illness, cancer, flexible spending accounts, accident, disability coverage, educational assistance, and more. These programs can help employees achieve retirement savings and career goals, as well as assistance with meeting everyday health and educational needs. The benefits programs are designed for employees to tailor a benefits package that best meets their needs.Â

Health Insurance: Employee only coverage under the State Health Plan (PPO) is provided to employees that work 30 or more hours a week. The cost is determined by the type of coverage elected by the employee. Dependent coverage is available by payroll deduction.

Retirement: Required participation for all employees working 3/4 time or more. Option (1) Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System (TSERS) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees are vested for retirement after 5 years. Option (2) The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) requires 6% of gross salary. Employees in ORP are vested after 5 years of participating in ORP. As a participant in either retirement program, you are automatically covered for short-term disability (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost), long term disability (eligible after 5 year of service/no cost). Death benefit of minimum $25,000/maximum $50,000 based on previous 12 month salary (eligible after 1 year of service/no cost).

Supplemental Retirement Plans: Supplemental retirement plans provide an additional opportunity to help you reach your retirement goals.  Supplemental Plan offerings such as a 401(k), 403(b), or 457(b) on a Roth (after-tax) or pre-tax contributions from several different vendors.

Longevity:Â Payable to SHRA employees after 10 years of creditable state service (EHRA employees are not eligible).

Tuition Waiver:Â Three courses per academic year tuition free (at any of UNC 17 campuses that offer courses) for permanent full-time employees. Under Educational Assistance, tuition reimbursement may be available for attendance at Community Colleges provided courses taken pertain to current job or upgrades current job skills.

State Employees Credit Union: Membership welcomed. Contact the SECU Credit Union for information.

Community Service:Â 24 hours leave credited each calendar year (prorated for part-time) unless you choose the Mentoring/ tutoring option - 1 hour each week up to a max of 36 hours that schools are in session as documented by the elected board of the local education agency or the governing authority of any non-public school.

Facilities:Â Library & Gymnasium - other athletic facilities available at no cost to employees. Cafeteria on site.

About NCSSM

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes.

Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM's Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission.

The new NCSSM-Morganton campus is opening in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term and will focus on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools.

Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor's degree in a STEM field -- over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students.Â

For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu.

How to Apply

Submit electronic application via this link: Electrician II, Durham Campus

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. "See Attached Resume" or an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24-hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position.

If you have questions, please contact Tracy Fullgraf at [email protected].Â

NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer