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Title: Journeyman Electrician

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 02R000 - Facilities Management & Safety

Division: 4R0000 - Finance & Administration

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  

Hours Per Week:

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Non-Exempt - 43

Retirement:   KERS 

Contact Person: Kimberly Cook 

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Works directly with the Electric Shop Supervisor on a daily basis and with the MEP Manager as need arises, to assure that all University electrical systems operate at the highest efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: - Training and experience acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience in the electrical field.

- Current Kentucky Electrical License

Licensure & Certifications: - Training and experience acquired through a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience in the electrical field.

- Current Kentucky Electrical License

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Job Duties:

  • 50% - 1. Assists Electrician or Master electricians in performing routine maintenance on University electrical systems 
  • 20% - 2. Performs routine maintenance on university electrical equipment as required by established procedures. 
  • 15% - 3. Assists in inventory control of required repair parts and tools as outlined in established procedures. 
  • 15% - 4. Assists in time keeping, blueprint takeoffs, material lists and acquisition as required. 5. Supports the smooth and efficient operations of the department and the University.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.

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