Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants to apply for the position of Medium Voltage Electrician Foreman.

We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

The medium voltage electrical shop foreman manages and oversees the daily operation of the West Chester University?s Electric Shop. The selected candidate will oversee and participate in a variety of skilled duties involving the operation and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems and associated equipment with a voltage above 480V and below 23,00V. The selected candidate must maintain active NFPA 70 certifications (Must acquire NFPA 70 during probation period if currently not certified).

Responsibilities include:

• Manage all maintenance, and project work orders (WO) through Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Reviews WO's daily via CMMS. Assign, schedule, and complete with all necessary data.
• Plan, supervise, assign, and inspect all work performed by a highly skilled group of journeyman level electricians and helpers.
• Oversee all maintenance, and repair of Campus wide electrical systems and its components.
• Performs skilled tasks in laying out, installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical components and systems.
• Ensure all staff is performing work in a safety conscious matter, in accordance with all State, Federal, and University codes/requirements.
• Make accurate estimates of labor, costs, and materials via blueprints and physical inspections.
• Set up and oversee all electrical work performed on campus by outside vendors.
• Communicate accordingly with all customers, informing them of job status.
• Manage vehicles assigned to the Electrical shop Le. ensure vehicles are inspected, stocked, and kept in a clean and neat manner.
• Orders materials, including tools necessary to complete the work.
• Manages, and maintains employees' time, and attendance in accordance with the required staffing levels.
• Performs annual evaluations of subordinates.
• Assists in recruitment and hiring of electricians.
• Stays up to date with new technology surrounding the electrical trade.
• Conduct on-the-job training for staff, and review updated local, state, and federal codes.
• Maintain accurate truck and shop inventory list.
• Provide direction and coordination for in-house electrical projects on campus.
• Construct Preventative Maintenance plans and procedures for existing and new equipment.
• Utilize a mobile device for accessing and completing work order and maintenance workflows.
• Coordinates work with other shops when other trades.
• Ensure that all tasks assigned are performed with a high level of quality, and customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

As a member of the Facilities Divisional staff, this position is deemed essential. Essential employees must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings of the University due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons. The selected candidate must be available to work overtime as required.

• One year of experience as a Medium Voltage Electrician;
    OR
• Six years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade, including one year of experience in medium voltage electrical work;
    OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes one year of experience in medium voltage electrical work.
• Valid driver's license.

About West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

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