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Electrician Lead
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Position Number: 5660929
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Electrician Lead

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

Eastern Washington University is currently recruiting for an Electrician Lead. The primary function of this position is the day to day directing, coordination and scheduling of the electrical shop personnel and projects. The Lead may also perform journey level electrical installation and maintenance work. The position reports to and is supervised by the Maintenance Specialist 4.
The salary for this position is $72,588 (minimum) up to $84,168. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Drivers license
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as journey status as an electrician in a union; or applicable work experience.
Washington State Journeyperson EL01
Experience in electrical maintenance work to include frequency drives, soft starts, lighting controls, fire alarm systems.
Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in institutional electrical maintenance
Completion of recognized apprenticeship or trade school program as an electrician
High voltage experience to include writing switching procedures and clearances.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:
Distribution of work orders, shop mail, and work assignments for the electrical shop personnel. Monitor and document work and service orders regarding completion.Percent of Time: 20

Perform journey level electrical installation & maintenance. Assist with high voltage electrical work. Coordinate and schedule fire alarm and elevator testing and maintenance. Prepare estimates and pricing for materials and equipment required for daily operations. Contact vendors for information and generate materials and equipment requests. Coordinate work with other campus shops regarding service and renovation projects. Work with supervisors regarding timelines and completion dates for projects and daily work.Percent of Time: 50

Represent shop, department and university in a professional manner during all interactions with the campus community (students, staff, faculty and other trades). Assist in resolution of shop related problems and issues. Monitor the adherence of the electrical shop employees in regard to University policy and procedures. Coordinate safety training within the electrical shop. Coordinate required training or elective opportunities. Prepare and evaluate employee performance evaluations and other conduct or employee issues. Keep supervisor aware of safety issues and potential maintenance issues.Percent of Time: 20

Assist in organization and storage of materials, documentation, shop layout and other information. Pick up materials from vendors. Present ideas on operational issues that may enhance the performance of the shop and department. Perform related duties as directed.Percent of Time: 10
Conditions of Employment:

During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
All new faculty and staff are required to complete DEI/Title IX/Hazing Training after their hire date. This should be completed no later than the first few weeks after hire. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources site https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training-resources/ under the required heading.
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement:
https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2023/06/WFSE-EWU-CBA-Barg.-Units-1-and-2-FINAL-2023-2025.pdf

Salary Information:

$72,588 (minimum) up to $84,168. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 09/20/2024
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 9/29/2024
Screening to Begin: 09/30/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12908

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.