Fire Alarm Electrician (8195C)
Company: University of California-Berkeley
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
About Berkeley
At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to
creating a community that fosters equity of experience and
opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all
backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of
openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for
students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley,
is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education,
distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized
academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it
provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission
and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the
California experience, animated by such values as innovation,
questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and
nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual
renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and
social value in California, the United States and the world.We are
looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full
diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and
understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic
backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at
Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and
equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a
matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among
faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding
whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly
encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding
Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our
Strategic Plan.At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a
fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the
Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their
full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our
staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per
year to engage in professional development activities. To find out
more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit
grow.berkeley.edu.Departmental OverviewResidential and Student
Service Programs (RSSP) is part of the Division of Student Affairs
under the direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of RSSP. RSSP
provides student housing, residential life programs, self-operated
dining services for undergraduate and graduate students and their
families, and child care services for students, faculty, and staff;
it also conducts a year-round conference business, operates eleven
campus restaurants, and manages twenty-six faculty apartments. The
Central Maintenance, Design, and Minor Capital Projects units
provide a comprehensive group of services to all units within RSSP.
These services include performing or managing all building trades
and related maintenance services, performing interior design
services, space planning, renovation project planning and
management services, major maintenance, minor capital planning and
project management for RSSP.Position SummaryWorking as part of the
skilled trades group and in conformance with the Electrician job
scope, the incumbent performs planned and emergency repairs to all
building fire alarm and life safety systems, wiring, devices, and
equipment in accordance with a division-developed calendar to meet
all National Fire Prevention Association, and State Fire Marshall's
Office compliance requirements. Incumbent performs work to achieve
timely completion and full documentary compliance of this planned
work along with any emergency or other unplanned fire and life
safety system work that may arise.Application Review DateThe First
Review Date for this job is: 04/10/2024.ResponsibilitiesRepairs and
Maintenance:
Installs, tests, repairs,
troubleshoots, replaces, fabricates, modifies, maintains, performs
planned and emergency repairs to fire systems, wiring, devices, and
equipment. Perform fire alarm inspection, testing and maintenance
in accordance with statutory and campus requirements.Participates
in the design of new facilities, renovations, assemblies, systems,
equipment, and controls.Prepares project drawings in detail showing
measurement, materials, and other required information using
information from building blueprints, verbal and other
information.Performs work on shop fabrications.Performs planned and
emergency maintenance, inspections, test operations,
troubleshooting and documentation of work performed.Fabricate,
place, terminate various types of buses, cables, conductors, wires.
Installs, connect, test, operate, repair, replace, circuit
breakers, controls, fuses, lighting, motors, outlets, signaling
devices, switches, thermostats, timers, and wiring devices.Operate,
calibrate, adjust, clean, service, and repair electrical components
and systems.Responds to emergencies, work-on-call, rotating swing
shift and holidays. Demonstrates at all times, good communication
skills with campus community, including students, staff, and
co-workers, in a multi-cultural environment. Work is assigned by
means of verbal and written instructions by lead person or
superintendent; service request is carried out by the worker in
accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade. Execute
all job assignments in a timely manner. Work is subject to
inspection while in progress and upon completion. Accountable for
his or her own actions within work spaces of the University and
Campus facilities. As required, works from drawing, prints,
manuals, and coordinates work. As required, handles hazardous waste
and will be responsible to safely handle, properly contain and
label, and follow appropriate emergency procedures as they relate
to hazardous waste materials. Performs basic mathematical
calculations related to performing projects.Performs other duties
as assigned.Administrative/Technical:
Coordinates with project managers and
building inspectors. Keep up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive
project records including plans, specifications, submittals,
schedules, annual testing reports, requests, changes, approvals,
and costs. Consults with leads/supervisor/or project
superintendents who administer requirements and standards for
projects and/or modification of projects. Supports maintenance
projects and programmatic work assignments. Uses information to
track jobs for completion status. Prioritize work to optimize
customer service levels. Completes paperwork in a neat and timely
manner. Maintains organized, accurate maintenance and periodic
testing files for building systems.Defines and describes materials,
tools and/or equipment, work methods and task sequences. Serves as
liaison with clients, relaying their needs and requirements to the
appropriate department or superintendent. Performs shutdowns and
supports project schedules to minimize interference with
operational needs. Keeps accurate time and material records; orders
materials and equipment. Has current knowledge of relevant building
codes and regulations. Communicates clearly over the telephone and
two-way radio. Attends safety, technical and general
meetings.Safety and Health Awareness/Responsibilities:Performs all
work in compliance with EH&S health and safety policies, OSHA
and other applicable federal, state and local fire, health, safety,
emergency-preparedness, pollution-prevention policies, RSSP
policies and procedures and University of California's policies and
procedures, including Code of Conduct, IIPP (Safety and Health
Procedures), Hazardous Materials Communications Program, Health and
Safety Manual, as well as any other document authorized by the RSSP
management to have bearing on employee safety and conduct.
Aware of potential hazardous
operations, and takes appropriate precautions.Immediately stops
work in the event of danger to people or property.Proceeds with
work only after ensuring that appropriate safety procedures have
been implemented.Reports all accidents and/or incidents immediately
to supervisor for record keeping.Attends safety, technical and
general meetings.Interpersonal Relations:
Utilizes good judgment in
interpersonal communications in situations requiring sensitivity
and tact. Treats customers, co-workers, supervisors and managers
with respect and courtesy.Works in a cooperative manner with
co-workers and promotes a cooperative team environment.Has a good
working relationship with a complete understanding of the roles of
students, faculty, staff and other RSSP employees as
clients.Demonstrates at all times good communication skills with
campus community, including students, building managers, faculty,
and craft personnel.Interacts directly with all levels of clients
throughout the division in defining project requirements.Responds
to requests for service in a timely manner.Supports and achieves
organizational goals established to maintain and enhance customer
satisfaction.Reports progress or delays and refers major problems
to lead or superintendent for resolution and informs customers as
needed.Required Qualifications
Employed as a journey-level
electrician for a minimum of 4 years including a minimum of two
years performing installation, trouble-shooting, and repair of fire
alarm systems.Thorough knowledge of applicable local and state
codes and standards.Demonstrated experience with Installation or
repairs of electrical distribution systems and related components
including electrical wiring and devices, electrical panels,
equipment, emergency generators, automatic transfer
switches.Thorough understanding of the operation of and the ability
to accurately trouble-shoot electrical distribution systems, fire
alarm systems, electrical circuits, equipment and perform repairs
within industry standard labor times for these operations.Thorough
understanding and ability to plan methods and procedures required
to perform electrical work and fire alarm system work on campus
facilities. Assess electrical specifications and make
recommendations for the design of new facilities, renovations,
installation of assemblies, systems, equipment.Thorough
understanding of fire alarm systems, trouble-shooting, operation,
testing procedures, and maintenance documentation
requirements.Ability to read and interpret blueprints,
drawings.Ability to prepare drawings in detail showing measurements
and materials with information obtained from blueprints and verbal
instructions.Thorough understanding of materials, equipment, their
characteristics and applications as used in the electrical
trade.Thorough knowledge of all hand and power tools used in the
trade, their proper application and operation.Experience in using a
variety of craft techniques of the trade including wire pulling
techniques, conduit bending, wire, and cable connection
techniques.Ability to be fitted with a respirator and perform work
properly using a respirator as required.Ability to perform accurate
material take-offs for projects, plans projects including material
and equipment requirements, staffing needs, and estimate time
required for completion.Ability to work safely at heights; able to
gain access to work in small/tight areas and be able to gain access
to work or maneuver around obstacles that requires stairs and
ladders, able to safely maneuver supplies and objects up to 75 lbs;
sets up and uses scaffolding and/or ladders to perform tasks above
ground level.Available for holidays, weekends, weekend on
call-procedures, emergencies and shift work.Ability to read
information from equipment manufacturers' manuals, service request,
layout sketches, blueprints, appropriate state and local government
codes, trade-specific manuals and practices, and to determine how
the material or equipment should perform.Ability understands
preventive maintenance and its role in a comprehensive maintenance
program. Performs preventive maintenance work as directed.Ability
to assist with the development of a preventive maintenance program
and perform preventive maintenance work as directed.As required,
must provide direction to semi-skilled or unskilled
assistants.State of California Journeyman Electrician
license.Successful completion of four-year apprenticeship or
equivalent work experience.Salary & BenefitsThis is a 100%
full-time (40 hrs a week) non-exempt career position, which is paid
hourly and eligible for UC Benefits. For information on the
comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please
visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits
website.Under California law, the University of California,
Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the
compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary
outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range
takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in
making compensation decisions including but not limited to
experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and
certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and
organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be
offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
Salary offers are determined based on final candidate
qualifications and experience. The budgeted salary or hourly range
that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is
$63.18 (Step 1).How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume
and cover letter.Driving Required
A valid driver's license and DMV
check for driving record is required.Other InformationThis position
is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the
Skilled Crafts Unit (KB) between the University of California and
the Alameda County Building and Construction Trades Council
(ACBCTC). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at:
http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/kb/index.html
This is not a visa
opportunity.Conviction History BackgroundThis is a designated
position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the
nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with
conviction histories and reviews information received in the
context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the
right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of
the background check.Physical Exam
Employment is contingent upon passing
a physical exam.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of
California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran
status. For more information about your rights as an applicant,
please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
poster.The University of California's Affirmative action policy.The
University of California's Anti-Discrimination policy.
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