Electrician - Full-time / Part-time

How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary To perform complex electrical work in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment, fixtures and wiring.

Responsibilities* Fabricate and install control and distribution apparatus, including switches, relays and circuit breaker panels, fastening them in place with screws or bolts. Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, using hand tools. Cut, thread, bind and route conduit lines, and pull wire through conduit by means of fish tape. Dismantle and repair equipment, replacing defective wires, motor brushes, condensers and burned out fuses. Test continuity of electrical circuits in installed or repaired equipment, using electrical measuring instruments. Analyze malfunctions of electrical equipment, using ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter drawings and visual inspection. Perform preventive maintenance activities, including periodic visual inspections, taping frayed or exposed wires and securing loose connections. Cut or bore through walls, ceilings or partitions. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, circuit diagrams and job specifications. Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended. Install and operate public address equipment and temporary lines for electrical services.

Required Qualifications* Graduation from high school and specialized training in electrical work. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams. Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials involved in electrical work. Reasonable knowledge of the maintenance requirements of electrical equipment, fixtures and devices. Reasonable manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude. Reasonable experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and devices.

Desired Qualifications* Ability to use computer, or other electronic devices, for email, communications, report preparation, work order system, and various other reporting tasks.

At least five years of healthcare maintenance.

State of Michigan Journeyman or Master's Electrician license

At least one year commercial, industrial, or healthcare maintenance experience

Experience working with electrical distribution systems

Experience with emergency generators and automatic transfer switches

Licensure & Certification Desired: State of Michigan Journeyman or Master's Electrician license

Work Schedule Sunday - Thursday

7am - 3:30pm

Union Affiliation This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Mission Statement The University of Michigan Health System improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Mission Statement Plant Operations, a member of the University Community, provides and sustains the physical environment for the University to achieve its goals of excellence in educaiton, research, and public service. Plant Operations includes Plant Building and Grounds Services, Construction Services, Facilities Maintenance, Plant Administrative Services, Utilities and Plant Engineering, Work Management, Plant Material and Moving Services, Planet Blue Operations Teams, and Plant Academy.

U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.