Facilities Electrician

2 days ago

Princeton, New Jersey, United States Princeton University Full time

Job Summary

The Facilities Electrician will be responsible for performing routine building electrician tasks, executing assigned work orders, and following all PPPL policies and procedures. This role supports the construction, maintenance, and upgrade of facilities infrastructures and systems, coordinating with other groups within the Department and throughout the Laboratory to ensure long-term, safe, and efficient operation of equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, repairs, and new installations utilizing advanced troubleshooting skills, adhering to safety rules and regulations, and using protective equipment to prevent electrical shock.
  • Assist with work in the shops when necessary to support other trades, severe weather work, corrective and preventative maintenance activities on facilities infrastructure, mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydronic, and/or pneumatic systems.
  • Complete inspection and testing of life safety systems, including fire alarm panels, auxiliary equipment, emergency lighting, and signs, and troubleshoot and repair fiber optic cables.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required; Associate Degree in a technical field, military experience, or equivalent is beneficial.
  • Completion of post-secondary electrical program.
  • Five plus years of experience performing electrical work.
  • Thorough understanding of the National Electric Code.
  • Demonstrated understanding and ability to work from blueprints, engineering sketches, and wiring diagrams.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical problems.
  • Proficient with hand and shop tools and practices, ability to install conduit, and use of various types of test equipment.
  • Experience working with all types of wiring (including fiber optics) and knowledge of special electrician's tools.
  • Familiar with various types of relays, motor controls, push buttons, float controls, interlocks, etc.
  • Understanding of transformers (including theory, types, and purpose).
  • Understanding of DC current theory and construction of battery power supplies.
  • Experience with installation and testing of fire alarm systems a plus.

Certifications and Licenses

  • Electrical Technician program certificate.
  • Electrical Journeyman certification.

Physical Requirements

  • Work includes climbing ladders, lifting to 50 lbs., working in confined spaces, awkward positions, radiological controlled areas, heights, and outdoors. Position requires full mechanical dexterity.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer

Standard Weekly Hours 40.00

Eligible for Overtime Yes

Benefits Eligible Yes

Probationary Period 90 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail) No

Physical Capacity Exam Required Yes

Valid Driver's License Required No

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