Lead Electrical Technician

Contact Name for Applicant
Billy Sutphin
Contact Phone for Applicant
540-831-7800
Education/experience
A combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities, including education, certifications, and/or experience as an electrician.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Electrical Foreman, the Lead Electrical Technician performs electrical work, including troubleshooting, installations, alterations, repairs, and general maintenance using applicable skills and knowledge. This position helps to maintain the university’s medium voltage, primary electrical distribution, secondary electrical distribution, DC, communications, and controls systems. Supports other trades within the department. Supervises contractor labor.
Required Qualifications
Must be licensed by DPOR as an electrician. Demonstrated experience with installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical and mechanical systems working independently of supervision. Professional working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of tools and equipment used pertaining to the electrical trade. Ability to respond to campus emergencies within 30 minutes. A valid driver’s license is required.
Additional Considerations
DPOR licensure in other mechanical fields. DPOR master’s license in electrical preferred. Experience with technology in the submission of requisitions and timecards. Certifications in NICET , OSHA (for example, trench safety, scaffolding, operating aerial lifts, asbestos, and HAZWOPER ), and others related to trade. Commercial experience with fire alarm systems, elevators, emergency generators/ ATS , sprinkler systems, 3-phase electrical equipment and gear, building automation systems, communications protocols, drives/soft starts, medium voltage, network/structured cabling, access control, intrusion alarm systems, and shunt trip systems. Experience reading and interpreting written instructions, blueprints, and schematic drawings.
Hiring Range
Starting at $42,000 (Pay Band 3)
Posting Date
05/23/2023
Application Review Date
06/07/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Two Lead Electrical Technician positions are being filled from this posting.
Employment Conditions
Must have a criminal background check, Must have a driver's license check, Emergency call-in, Essential personnel
Statement of Economic Interest is required
No
Alternate work schedule
Required Licenses
Must have valid driver's license, Other - please describe below
Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation ( DPOR ) licensure
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.