Title: Trades Technician

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Prince William - 153

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:
General Description:
This position will serve as a campus technical advisor on electrical matters and evaluate contracted electrical work. This position performs a variety of maintenance projects and preventative maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, mechanical and carpentry.

Duties and Tasks:

• Maintain electrical equipment and systems, correct problems, and perform new electrical installations in compliance with National Electrical Codes.
• Provides the most economical and safest electrical service to campus.
• Recommends latest or best electrical equipment, methods, systems, and tools.
• Completes work orders with assigned priorities from immediate supervisor.
• May be required to work at other campus locations.
• Independently handles emergency work on weekends and holidays.
• Assist other trades, perform safety checks, emergency response, maintain and order supplies and perform other duties as assigned.
• Performs inspections, repairs, and maintenance of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Able to determine equipment, parts, and supplies needed to complete assignments.
• Completes work orders in a timely manner and records information in the computer maintenance management system.
• Must report and be on campus during deemed weather-related events and emergencies to protect and restore campus grounds to operational condition, which may entail extended hours of work, snow and ice removal.
• Inspect facilities daily report and conduct repairs or maintenance as needed.
• Able to assist other trades (Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC) in performing duties as assigned by facilities manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

KSAs:

• Ability to apply knowledge and skills to practical problem-solving
• Ability to remain alert and aware of surroundings
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions independently
• Proficient in the use of hand and electric tools, as well as any diagnostic equipment related to the trade
• Ability to lift 75 lbs on a regular basis
• Ability to function in close quarters, or cramped environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Virginia driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Experience with electrical repairs and installation.
• Experience as a technical advisor on electrical matters .
• Experience in preventive maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on parking lot lighting.
• Certified in the use of bucket truck.
• Journeyman Trade License
• Training in House Wiring and Commercial Electrical application