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Job Description

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: Based on the volume of applications received, this recruitment may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is recruiting for an Electrician I for the Facilities Management Department. This position is responsible for performing journey-level skilled work in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of electrical systems, wiring, distribution panels, and controls.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept, and in addition, at the advanced journey level, either:

• Function as a lead worker for lower-level Electricians on a regular basis by providing training and technical assistance, assigning and reviewing work, and providing input to performance evaluations; or in a correctional environment, function as a lead worker for an inmate crew on a regular basis and document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports. Incumbents are also responsible for implementing security procedures which include securing the work area from unauthorized inmates and accountability for assigned inmates, staff, tools, and equipment.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Troubleshooting: and diagnose malfunctions in complex electrical systems, circuits, and machinery using advanced testing equipment like multimeters, amp probes, megohmmeters, and circuit tracers to isolate faults quickly.
• Repairs: Fix or replace faulty switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, fuses, interior/exterior light fixtures, ballasts, and integrated building distribution panels to restore power safely and minimize facility downtime.
• Install installations: Install electrical conduit (EMT, Rigid, PVC), bend and thread piping, run new electrical wiring through walls and ceilings, and properly hook up commercial motors, generators, and transformers.
• Load Calculations: Calculate electrical loads, determine appropriate wire sizing, conduit fill ratios, and circuit breaker capacities using Ohm's Law and NEC tables to prevent circuit overloading.
• Code Compliance: Ensure all new installations, modifications, and existing electrical systems conform strictly to the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 70E) standards, and state regulations
• Inspections: Routinely inspect facility electrical equipment, subpanels, and distribution centers to proactively identify code violations, wear-and-tear, or potential safety hazards.
• Safety Protocols: Follow strict OSHA safety guidelines, including the mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), arc flash safety boundaries, and standard Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols before servicing any energized equipment.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret and work from complex technical blueprints, wiring schematics, single-line diagrams, and architectural drawings to accurately trace circuits and map out new installations.
• Tool & Material Management: Clean, maintain, and properly store specialized electrical tools and testing equipment, and report when material stock runs low.
• Record Keeping: Document and update facility master blueprints to reflect system modifications, log completed preventative maintenance tasks and accurately track time and materials in a TMA work order system.
• Coordination: Collaborate and coordinate effectively with facility managers, other skilled trades (HVAC, plumbing, ), and city/state electrical inspectors to ensure projects are completed seamlessly and on schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized electrician apprenticeship program followed by one year of journey level electrician experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid Class “C” driver’s license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
• A valid Journeyman Electrician License / Certification (or relevant state/municipal electrical credential)OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Please Note: Positions in this class provide assistance to higher-level staff in determining air conditioning and refrigeration needs and are distinguished from positions at the lower level by lead worker responsibilities that require judgments and decisions of a supervisory nature and the independence with which duties are performed. This position requires travel between all main campuses and satellite campuses.

Weekly Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Salary Information

CBA A, E, F Grade 32, Step 1 - $59,508.00

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

The College of Southern Nevada offers a generous benefit package, including an excellent PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.  Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

To be considered for this position, upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume /CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented. 
• Cover Letter 
• EPA Universal Certifications
• Unofficial College Transcripts (optional)

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE 

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 pm the day prior to the position close date.  

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN. 

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination. 

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.