Electrician Specialist at Stanford University in STANFORD, California

Job Description:

Electrician Specialist🔍Residential & Dining Enterprises, Stanford, California, United States📁Facilities📅Nov 14, 2024 Post Date📅105220 Requisition #

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

Anticipated Shift:

The anticipated shift is based on the operational needs and can change at any time with notice.

Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

ABOUT STANFORD UNIVERSITY AND RESIDENTIAL & DINING ENTERPRISES:

Founded in 1891, Stanford University is among the top academic institutions in the country, excelling in a wide range of fields from the humanities to information technology to the health sciences and medicine. The university is located near Palo Alto, 35 miles south of San Francisco, on an 8,800-acre campus.

Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), the largest auxiliary organization at Stanford University, supports the academic mission of the University by providing the highest quality services to students and other members of the university community. The Department has an annual operating budget of over $270 million, oversees a 5 million sq. ft. physical plant across the campus, and provides housing for over 13,000 students and dependents, serves over 18,000 daily meals at 30 dining and retail locations and over 300,000 meals at Athletic Concessions events, and hosts 20,000 conference guests annually. Additionally, R&DE comprises 735 FTE staff in the following divisions: the Office of the Senior Associate Vice Provost, Student Housing, Stanford Dining, Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries, Stanford Conferences, and a team of R&DE strategic business partners: Finance & Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology and Communications.

"Students (Customers) First" is the mantra of R&DE and our strategic goals reflect our commitment to delivering quality and excellence to our constituents every day. In R&DE,
"Excellence is defined by aligning our strategic goals and performance with our vision."

This role is designated as essential and requires incumbents to report to work onsite. Telecommuting is not available for this role.

Job Purpose:

The Electrician Job Family includes positions in which the major duties involve the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment and, if permitted, new construction and remodels. Employees in this job family perform journey level work concerned with the proper technical installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems in university buildings, fire alarm and street lighting systems, communications systems, etc. Assignments may involve work on overhead lines, high voltage cables and other situations with some hazard. There are two Job Series in the Electrician Job Family. 1) Electrician Job Series includes the Electrician Maintenance, Electrician Specialist and Electrician Leader jobs. 2) Electrician High Voltage Job Series includes the Electrician Specialist High Voltage and the Electrician Lead High Voltage. These levels are differentiated by the specific type of work performed and the degree of independence with which it is carried out. The High Voltage Electrician and High Voltage Electrician Lead are only found in the utility delivery system environment. The Electrician and Electrician High Voltage job series have separate career paths and require different experiences and skills.

Characteristic Duties:

The duties listed under this section are designed to provide a representative sampling of key tasks and/or responsibilities associated with the job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all the duties performed by employees in the classification.

Employees in this classification are responsible for working on electrical systems and equipment with minimal technical assistance from a lead or supervisor.

They perform work planning for complex projects and may direct the work of other electricians. ·They diagnose problems independently and may at times schedule their own work and determine work priorities.

Employees in this classification may also be responsible for working on various specialized electrical systems and equipment; for example, performing installation, operations and maintenance functions in alarms and control systems and/or electrical cable, and other specialized electrical gear Electrician Specialists perform these specialized duties under general supervision from the Shop Supervisor.

Perform estimates and detailed scope of work for complex new or updated electrical systems and equipment.

Enter data and maintain database of preventive maintenance and drawings or schematics

May work alone, or give direction, instruction or assistance to other Electrician Specialist, Electrician Maintenance or other maintenance persons.

Install, maintain, or repair variable frequency drives, Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) and generator systems.

Work on and maintain electrical power distribution systems under600 Volts AC/DC including motor control centers.

Layout, install and troubleshoot industrial and motor control circuits involving relays, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)and other industrial control components and systems.

May service and test circuit breakers.

May coordinate and support outside vendors and contractors.

May perform any of the duties described in the Electrician Maintenance specification or other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

In addition to the education listed for the Electrician Maintenance, Electrician Specialist must have 7 years of work experience, with several years spent working in an appropriate specialized area, and/or in special training

Minimum Qualifications:

In addition to the qualifications listed for the Electrician Maintenance, Electrician Specialist must have sufficient experience in a wide variety of electrical work to work independently, without assistance most of the time and give direction, instruction and support to others. ·Electrician Specialists may be required to have experience in electronic and microprocessor-based controls, relays, interpretation of electronic schematics, variable frequency drives, motor control centers or other specialized areas listed above

Certificates and Licenses Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Non-commercial Class license, a good driving record and the ability to operate standard and automatic transmission vehicles and may operate a high lift truck.

Must have and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid training.

Must be certified to NFPA-70E

California State Electrical Certification, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver's license.

Constantly stand, walk

Frequently twist, bend, stoop, use light, fine grasping, lift up to 10 pounds

Occasionally kneel, crawl, climb ladders or scaffolds, lift 11-20, 21-40 pounds, operate foot and hand controls

Rarely perform seated work, desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, write by hand, sort file paperwork, lift 40+ pounds

Visual acuity, including color vision

Working Conditions:

May be exposed to high voltage (600V) electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80dB, confined spaces, working at heights of over 10 feet, hot and cold temperature extremes, heavy metals, exposure to 200 PSI

Required to wear appropriate uniform and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions.

Ability to works on or uses boom lifts, scissor lifts, cranes and forklifts to perform duties.

Ability to work in confined spaces and work at elevated surfaces at heights over ten feet.

Work Standards:

When conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements.

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement at https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/hr-processes-policies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining

The expected pay for this position is $52.67 (Step 1) per hour. Placement in the pay range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Internal candidate rates will be applied based on the CBA language for promotion and transfer.

Why Stanford is for You:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enriches the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time


• Job Code: 8371


• Employee Status: Regular


• Grade: A39


• Requisition ID: 105220


• Work Arrangement : On Site

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