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Penn State University Talent Acquisition Electrician A in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is an organization driven by its mission to "Provide Excellent Facilities Services for Penn State." The Office of Physical Plant's values follow those ofPenn State'sand we are especially committed to ourvisiontobe nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management. In our search forexcellence we fostera unified high-performing team with mutual respect for each person's uniqueness, talents, value, and perspective. We also firmly believe in Penn State's value of Respect, which encourages us to "respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community." As an incoming team member of the Office of Physical Plant, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Tear down units, localize trouble and determine extent of repairs necessary; repair or replace defective parts or wiring and reassemble Disassemble motors, clean, repair or replace defective parts or wiring; adjust or replace brushes, bearings, commutators, and reassemble Install and wire equipment such as generators, motors, electronic equipment, special lighting and wiring, x-ray equipment, stage lighting, dimmer panels; install conduit, making bends, threading and reaming where necessary Climb poles for installation and maintenance of high voltage rural distribution systems, flood lighting systems and aircraft lights Erect new lighting circuits in offices and various campus units Maintain and repair power house equipment such as switchboards, transformers, generators, motors Perform periodic inspection of motors, switchboards, circuits and other equipment as a matter of preventive maintenance Detect unusual conditions or defective materials and report to Master Electrician Direct the work of one or more lower grade electricians Test and maintain fire alarm and emergency light systems on an assigned schedule Safeguard utility services and facilities at various times while on duty and promptly report any unusual circumstances to supervisor Perform other duties related or similar to the types described above
Job Requirements: Requires the use of advanced shop mathematics, together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, handbook formulas, all varieties of adjustable measuring instruments and the use of broad training in a recognized trade or craft. Equivalent to a complete accredited, indentured apprenticeship or equivalent to high school plus a 2-year technical college education. Over 1 up to and including 3 years of effective experience.
Work Schedule:3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Days Off:Saturday, Sunday
THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER`S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accou table for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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