Lead Electrician

The Lead Electrician is expected to act as technical electrical lead and will manage the UNH apprentice program. Provide expertise in the electrical field for troubleshooting complex issues applying trade knowledge exclusive to those with the highest level of electrical experience. The Lead Electrician is expected to act as department leader to mentor apprentices and share specific knowledge with others in the field of electrical maintenance. Under general supervision of designated supervisor, this position performs the work requiring skill in the trade of Electrician for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical equipment, fixtures and wiring at UNH. Responsible for providing excellent customer service and producing the highest quality of work and services to multiple technical systems. UNH Facilities is a 24/7/365 operation and has responsibilities related to campus safety and emergency response. Due to the nature of our business, employees may be asked to flex schedules and/or respond to requests outside of normal working hours in order to meet the demands of the university. This may include early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work as needed.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Manage the UNH approved electrical apprentice program:

• Serve as technical lead to all Operations Apprentice Electricians.

• Hold regular apprentice meetings and sign off of apprentice time cards in accordance with the New Hampshire Office of Professional Licensure and Certification requirements.

• Record work including pulling permits for Operations run projects.

• Primary contact for Facilities Capital Projects and part of design and review process.

Service calls and customer service:

• Respond to service calls and requests related to the operation, repair, maintenance, and installation and removal of electrical equipment.

• Ensure work is of the highest quality while meeting all electrical and safety codes.

• Troubleshoot minor and complex electrical issues and provide expert knowledge on solutions.

• Utilize electronic sources of trouble shooting and problem identification software.

• Provide exceptional customer service by responding to requests in a timely manner (according to priority timeframes), communicating status to the customer, and following up when the work is complete.

• Using the work management software, maintain accurate records of work completed, materials used, and time expended.

• Participate in the on-call rotation, and respond to emergency situations, including during off hours, as needed.

Preventative maintenance and project work:

• Perform preventive maintenance activities on University electrical equipment, including inspection and hands on preventive maintenance needs.

• Update and maintain records in the work management software and provide equipment condition assessments.

• Participate and provide expertise in project management meetings regarding equipment replacement, renovations and new building plans.

• Complete other electrical assignments as designated.

Leadership and mentorship to the Facilities division:

• Participate, support and demonstrate Facilities Forward concepts which contribute to a positive work culture.

• Demonstrate leadership qualities during work activities.

• Mentor, develop and train apprentices and new employees.

• Organize and hold trade specific meetings on a re-occurring basis.

• Oversee and provide feedback about contractors working on campus in the electrical field as needed.

Safety and training:

• Follow all electrical codes and recognized policies/procedures, techniques and safety precautions in the performance of your electrical duties.

• Keep current on all required safety trainings, code license updates, and any certifications required.

• Continuously seek out professional development opportunities that will benefit the University and your technical skills to stay current and knowledgeable of best practices and future trends and technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license and DOT medical card (if applicable based on assigned vehicle weight).

• Technical/vocational school graduation or equivalent apprenticeship

• Supervision over apprentice or journeyman electricians

• New Hampshire State Electrician’s Master license

• Five years of work experience in the electrical field

• Knowledge of applicable electric codes

• Knowledge of methods, tools and hazards of the trade

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematic diagrams and wire circuit drawings.

• Ability to compute voltage amperage and resistance factors using simple algebraic formulas.

• Ability to inspect equipment, determine malfunction and make necessary repairs.

• Knowledge and ability to use computers, tablets, smart phones, and software systems to perform work duties.

• Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this job, including heavy work with exposure to inclement weather conditions for prolonged periods of time.

• Must be able to wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment as necessary.

• Solid interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and written, to effectively communicate with customers, team members, contractors and supervisors.

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration.  Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

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