C250150 - Trades Specialist (Electrician)
MSCCN - Buffalo, NY
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NY HELP No Agency University at Buffalo Title C250150 - Trades Specialist (Electrician) Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade 12 Bargaining Unit APSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS) Salary Range From $50425 to $50425 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Erie Street Address XXXXXXXX City Buffalo State NY Zip Code 14214 Duties Description Position Summary: You will be responsible for completing the tasks listed below at a journey-level competency as an Electrician in Facilities Campus Operations:u2022 Testing electrical circuits to locate shorts, faulty connections and defective parts using test meters.u2022 Planning, layout and installing conduit, wiring, fixtures, fire alarm and other electrical systems.u2022 Properly using test equipment, material and tools in a safe and professional manner.u2022 Reading schematics, blueprints and power distribution diagrams.u2022 Being proficient in the application of the NPFA70, NFPA70B and NFPA 70E.Learn more:u2022 Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.u2022 Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: One or more of the following:u2022 Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services;u2022 Successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program. Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of u201cCu201d or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.Candidates must detail their qualifications and submit appropriate documentation with their application. Candidates must be able to explain and demonstrate their skills and competency for this position. Additional Comments Departmental Operation Needs:u2022 The incumbent must have a journey level understanding of how to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test and calibrate electrical systems and equipment, including power distribution systemsu2022 Must possess an understanding/knowledge of medium voltage power distribution systems or be willing to obtain training provided by employeru2022 Communicate well with other employeesu2022 Possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skillsu2022 Be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructionsu2022 Since the activities of other employees depend upon the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancyu2022 Appointees will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the jobu2022 Experience with operation and repair of fire alarm control systemsu2022 Candidate must be willing and able to participate in all pertinent electrical safety training provided to employeesPhysical Demands:Must be able to perform all the job functions listed within the position summary. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position, position self to bend, stoop, sit, twist, and work at elevated heights using ladders and scaffolds for extended periods of time.Preferred Qualifications:u2022 Experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair of fire alarm control systems.u2022 Understanding of electrical theory and utilize formulas to complete calculations.u2022 Can demonstrate the use of NFPA 70 for installation guidelines.u2022 Ability to follow safety procedures Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Mitchell Kish Telephone 716-517-1139 Fax Email Address Address Street XXXXXXXXX City Buffalo State NY Zip Code 14214 Notes on Applying
Created: 2025-12-12