Job Description Wentworth Institute of Technology has an immediate need and is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Licensed Electrician (Journeyman), on the evening shift. Monday through Friday 2:00pm to 10:30PM Reporting directly to the MEP Coordinator, or Assistant Director of Engineering and Building Systems, the Licensed Electrician will maintain, service, and repair electrical distribution, power outlets, and lighting systems through routine maintenance or "Work Service Request" on our Operation Hero platform. Key Duties: Perform maintenance, repairs, alterations, and construction on the Electrical and low-voltage components to the interior and exterior of campus buildings. Responsible for electrical shop tools, inventories, etc. Troubleshoot, service, and repair control systems on boilers, cogeneration, refrigeration, laboratory equipment, clock, HVAC, and emergency systems. Perform small scale electrical installations including new outlets, lights, clocks, switches, etc. Ability to understand and execute work on a preventative maintenance program. Performs maintenance, repairs, testing, or implementation of all electrical and control systems throughout the campus. Examples include lighting systems, power distribution, building controls (JCI or ENE), emergency power, and cogeneration systems. Specific examples of equipment requiring electrical maintenance including boilers, the cogeneration system, emergency generators, refrigeration equipment in the cafeteria, laboratory equipment, and the fire alarm system. Must be familiar with electrical and building codes and be able to acquire maintenance and construction permits as necessary. The licensed electrician will maintain, service and repair electrical distribution and power systems, electrical outlets, lighting systems, and all plant and building equipment through routine maintenance. Specific examples of equipment requiring electrical maintenance include boilers, the cogeneration system, emergency generators, refrigeration equipment in the cafeteria, and laboratory equipment, and the fire alarm system. The position will create work order and assign journeymen electricians or other maintenance staff as appropriate. When assigned will be a point of contact for contractors, project managers, and our internal staff for electrical issues. Work with VFD’s also known as variable frequency drives. Will pull electrical permits as required. Will ensure all equipment meets permitting and code requirements. Meets with electrical and building inspectors when needed to address any concerns or issues and resolve the issues to avoid any citations, fines, etc. Must excel in customer service and train staff to meet and exceed the needs of students, faculty, and staff. Remain proficient in new techniques or technology, and new procedures. Mentor students and co-workers in means and methods as appropriate. Assist other shops where necessary to perform duties above and beyond job scope. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting set-up/breakdown of occasional campus wide events like commencement, move-in/ move-out, etc. Provide periodic coverage for other electrical shifts due to staffing needs. Minimum Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Electrical Journeyman's License. Hold a valid Massachusetts Driver's License to operate motor vehicles. High school degree, with a minimum of five years of experience in the field of electrical installation and maintenance of Electrical Systems. Excellent customer service skills. 24-hour availability for emergency repairs and services and be “ON CALL” based on a rotation with fellow Electricians for the week assigned per calendar schedule to carry the call phone. Working knowledge of various electrical and low-voltage systems, components, and controls in buildings. Ability to read, communicate, interpret blueprints, schematic diagrams and specifications in English language. Preferred Qualifications: Shall have completed High School and/or a graduate of a Vocational School, along with (5) years of experience as a Massachusetts Certified Licensed Electrician in the electrical field. Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language as well as possess the ability to compute addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, decimals, and common fractions. Must have a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle. Must be mature, adaptable, and can work pleasantly and tactfully with his or her fellow employees, faculty, students, and staff in a professional and appropriate manner. Develop new and creative ways of keeping the interior and exterior systems well maintained. Maintain the mindset that we are a service organization and strive to improve service both as an individual and as a part of a department. Proving to the customer that you are working towards their best interests. Position Details: This position is full-time Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm. At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas. Wentworth Institute of Technology and the Service Employees International Union, Local 32BJ, District 615 (the “Union”) have a collective bargaining agreement covering Facilities employees. The base rate of pay is $48.23 per hour in accordance with the union contract. Employees assigned to the night shift are then eligible for an additional 6%-night shift differential. Compensation and Benefits Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees. Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth. To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence. All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at [email protected]. E-Verify for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private university located in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Through a uniquely effective, hands-on experiential learning approach, Wentworth prepares graduates who are future-focused and career-ready. We are a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body. For general information on working at Wentworth and Benefits click here. Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

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