Position Title: Electrician
Location:
Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300222
Core: Operational Integration Core
Department: Facilities Utilities
Opening Date: 10/22/2024
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: IFPTE
Description
ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:
Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.
Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.
Examples of Duties
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, IFPTE position, and hours of work and days are determined by the supervisor. Note: Employees serving in job titles assigned specific workweek limits of 35 or 40 hours are entitled to be compensated for approved time worked in excess of their normal workweek at the rate of time and one-half.
Compensation:
IFPTE - Grade 16 - Steps 1-8
$48,830 - $64,281
Internal Applicants salary will be based on Union Negotiated calculations
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Electrical Supervisor, does varied types of work involved in the installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits; does related work as required.
Duties:
Inspects electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, generators, pumps, power circuits, ascertains the nature of needed repairs and/or replacement; does whatever repair and installation work is necessary.
Installs, maintains, inspects, repairs, and services power and light feeders, generating and control equipment, relays, transformers, pumps, switches, outlets, signal systems, and other electrical wiring, cables, fixtures, and appliances of varied types.
Maintains in good working order electrical fixtures, appliances, and other equipment and replaces worn parts.
Uses various types of test equipment such as ammeters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters.
Makes emergency electrical repairs, trouble shoots malfunctions and breakdowns; inspects work in progress and completed work for defects, fire hazards or other unsafe conditions.
Is familiar with the use and nomenclature of various types of conduits and fittings, cables, insulators, and other equipment.
Works from electrical schematics and specifications in accordance with established procedures.
Requisitions, stores, safeguards, and properly uses electrical equipment, materials, and supplies.
Keeps records of equipment used, work done, and time spent.
Safeguards the confidentiality of college personnel records, files, fiscal data, correspondence and similar confidential materials.
May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the college, office, or related units.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Education:
Three (3) years experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, servicing, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits.
License:
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Experience:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the problems, equipment, and techniques involved in installing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining cables, wiring, generators, pumps, NEC and OSHA codes, switchboards, and circuits.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and diagrams.
Ability to analyze problems involving electrical installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair work, and develop effective work methods.
Ability to install, inspect, repair, and maintain cables, wiring, generators, pumps, and other types of electrical equipment, appliances, fixture, machinery, and circuits under varying circumstances.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to order, store, safeguard, and properly use equipment, materials and supplies.
Ability to observe the required safety precautions.
Ability to keep simple records of work done, materials used, and time spent.
Ability to learn & use various computer applications, electronic and manual recording & control systems.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodations is made to their know limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Supplemental Information
EEO Statement:
Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.
Ramapo offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of New Jersey to full-time employees including health care, dental, prescription drug plans, retirement, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Benefits:
Ramapo offers a comprehensive benefits package through the State of New Jersey to full-time employees including health care, dental, prescription drug plans, retirement, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Agency: Ramapo College of New Jersey
Address:
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, New Jersey, 07430
Phone: 2016847782
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ramapo?
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