New River Community College is hiring: Electrician in Annandale

Electrician

Northern Virginia Community College

Job Description

General Description:

This position maintains a quality, comfortable and safe environment for students, faculty and staff by utilizing knowledge and experience as a qualified Electrician. This position is responsible to perform maintenance and repair, plus troubleshoot electrical problems. Campus may vary, if needed.

Duties and Tasks

• Technical advisor on electrical matters and evaluate contracted electrical work.
• Exercise independent judgment in applying prescribed policies, procedures and technical knowledge in the electrical field.
• Responsible for reviewing small projects documents to ensure proper interface with existing systems ensuring contractors comply with Federal, State, and College regulations, procedures and safety codes through supervision and inspection.
• Maintain electrical equipment and systems, correct problems, and perform new electrical installations in compliance with National Electrical Codes.
• Performs main electrical installation/repair work and preventive maintenance to include fire alarm system, sprinkler systems and emergency call boxes on the campus.
• Orders and keeps an inventory of electrical parts.
• Completes work orders in a timely manner and records information in the Computer Maintenance Management System.
• Coordinate with Facility Manager for any guidance.
• Essential personnel to participate in snow removal and other duties.

KSAs/Required Qualifications

KSAs:

• Ability to work from heights and ladders.
• Knowledge of electrical codes.
• Ability to function in close quarters, or cramped environment.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision and make sound decisions independently.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to work in both hot and cold weather for long periods of time.
• Be able to work any required shifts.

Minimum Work Experience:

• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.
• Journeyman trade license or equivalent.
• Experience with residential and commercial wiring and electrical repairs.
• Experience in using computer and software applications effectively.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in AAS Electrical Technology.
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Work Order system.
• Experience working in educational facility.
• Experience working with blueprints, diagrams or sketches.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: http://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Link to posting: 89520

Additional Information

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program. We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu. The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia

Background Check Statement

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.