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Education & Experience:
- Completion of recognized apprenticeship program (or equivalent education and/or experience) for journey level electrician.
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with high voltage equipment (600 AC Volts and above) and experience with low to medium voltage equipment & repairs. 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must demonstrate knowledge of high voltage electrical theory and practices sufficient to plan work independently on power distribution equipment.
- Understanding of, and willingness to comply with, electrical and work safety procedures including National Electrical Code & CAL-OSHA Standards.
- Ability to handle tools of the trade (amprobes, amp meters, recording devices, etc), to work in awkward positions of crouching or bending etc. for a period of time, and to perform moderately heavy lifting.
- Must be able to read metering schematic, wiring, installation diagrams, etc. Ability to diagnose electrical trouble and then make repairs on equipment.
- Ability to perform new installations of high voltage equipment and electrical systems, if permitted.
- Must be available to work overtime and available for callbacks.
Certifications and Licenses:
- 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.
- California State Electrical Certification, preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class license.
- Ability to works on or uses boom lifts, scissor lifts, cranes and forklifts to perform duties.
- Constantly stand/walk, lift up to 10 lbs.
- Frequently grasp forcefully, perform light/fine grasping, lift up to 20 lbs.
- Occasionally perform seated work, knee/crawl, climb, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach, lift, pull, work above shoulders, operate hand and/or foot controls.
- Rarely perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone, write by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, scrub, sweep and lift 21–50 pounds.
- Ability to wear and work in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits.
Working Conditions:
- 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.
- May be exposed to high-voltage electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise>80db TWA, allergens, biohazards, chemicals, asbestos, hot and cold temperature extremes.
- Required to wear appropriate uniform.
- May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including such items as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing devices (earplugs, muffs) hard hats, respirators and full body suits.
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/working-stanford/policies/labor-relations-collective-bargaining/seiu-higher-education-workers-local
The expected pay range for this position is $54.08 to $65.49 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.
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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 accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.
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