Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Electrician position. The Electrician is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $40 - $42 per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

To install, maintain, repair and operate all primary and secondary electrical distribution systems on campus. These systems include voltages ranging from 13,800 volts to 24 volts; Medium Voltage System, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Suppression Systems, Intrusion Alarm Systems, Fire Pump Systems, Sprinkler Systems, Computerized Lighting Control Systems, exterior Emergency Call Phone System, Pedestrian Crosswalk Systems, Emergency Generator Distribution Systems, Network Transfer Switches, Elevators, Wheelchair Lifts, Fiber Optic Network System, Card Access System, Telephone/Computer Systems, Solar Distribution Systems, Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System, Harmonic Filter Systems, Variable Speed Drives, Chiller Control Centers and Building Management Systems.

The position is considered an essential position, meaning the employee is expected to report to work even if the College is closed for weather-related or other reasons. Due to the nature of the position, some work outside normal operation hours (evenings, weekends and holidays) is required and must respond to emergencies as needed.

Summary of Responsibilities:

General and Planned Maintenance of Systems

• Work orders associated with the continued maintenance required to maintain the high level of operation of these essential systems.
• Planned maintenance programs to keep the integrity of all the systems.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with a diverse set of colleagues.

Installation of Systems

• New installations of any primary, emergency, life safety and secondary systems associated with space upgrades, renovations or expansion of systems.

System Repair Response

• Response and execution of emergency calls on all primary, emergency, life safety and secondary systems.

Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Massachusetts Journeyman Electrical License.
• More than 5 years of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work.
• An equivalent combination of education/experience in lieu of the minimum education and related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with or commitment to working with a diverse community.
• Successful completion of required reference and background checks.
• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program.
  (See: https://www.fivecolleges.edu/riskmgmt/driver_credentialing)

Preferred

• More than 10 years experience in residential, commercial and industrial electrical work.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.