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About the Role

Amherst College seeks an Electrician to install, maintain, repair, and operate electrical distribution systems across campus, ensuring the integrity and functionality of essential systems including medium voltage, fire alarms, and building management systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and planned maintenance on primary and secondary electrical distribution systems.
• Execute work orders for system maintenance and planned maintenance programs.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Complete new installations for systems during space upgrades, renovations, or expansions.
• Respond to and execute emergency calls for all primary, emergency, and life safety systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Journeyman Electrical License.
• Over 5 years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with or commitment to working with a diverse community.
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks.
• Acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test.
• Valid driver's license and successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program.

Skills

• Electrical system installation
• Electrical system maintenance
• Electrical system repair
• Medium Voltage System operation
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Suppression Systems
• Intrusion Alarm Systems
• Fire Pump Systems
• Sprinkler Systems
• Computerized Lighting Control Systems
• Exterior Emergency Call Phone System
• Pedestrian Crosswalk Systems
• Emergency Generator Distribution Systems
• Network Transfer Switches
• Elevator systems
• Wheelchair Lift systems
• Fiber Optic Network System
• Card Access System
• Telephone/Computer Systems
• Solar Distribution Systems
• Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System
• Harmonic Filter Systems
• Variable Speed Drives
• Chiller Control Centers
• Building Management Systems
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Problem-solving

Location

• Amherst, MA

Work Type

• Full-time
• Year-round
• On-call for emergencies
• Requires work outside normal hours (evenings, weekends, holidays)

Experience Level

• More than 5 years of experience
• More than 10 years of experience (preferred)

Education Level

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Massachusetts Journeyman Electrical License

Salary/Compensations

• $40 - $42 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package

About the Company

• Amherst College is a highly selective liberal arts college committed to diversifying its student body, faculty, administration, and staff.
• The College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates.

Equal Opportunity

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.