Electrical/Control System Technician

Electrical/Control System Technician

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Work type: Classified Staff

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Athletics, Construction/Planning, Facilities/Grounds/Skilled Trades

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Classification: Electrical/Control System Tech

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $31.91 - $48.96 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

July 8, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 280 academic & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The Electrical/Control System Technician position's primary responsibilities are to maintain pneumatic, electronic, mechanical, and electrical control and distribution systems in Athletic Department facilities while also assisting in the planning, design, and installation of such systems when appropriate or necessary. Position responsibilities include skills/knowledge/abilities in electrical maintenance, diagnoses, and repair; troubleshooting and repair of HVAC equipment, inventory control, and record-keeping plus staff and event support for activities occurring in Athletic Department facilities.

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain UO driver's certification within 90 days of employment and maintain throughout employment with the Athletic Department.

• Certification for confined space within three months of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Two years of journey-level experience planning, designing, installing, and maintaining building pneumatic electronic, and electrical control and distribution systems and possession of one of the following Oregon Electrician's Licenses appropriate to the work to be performed:

• General Supervising Electrician License

• General Journeyman Electrician License

Professional Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and outside contractors and businesses.

• Ability to remain current with new electrical technologies, methods, and applications.

• Awareness of the Hazardous Communication Program and asbestos handling procedures.

• Knowledge of voltage systems, both AC & DC.

• Knowledge of DDC controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of journey-level experience planning, designing, installing, and maintaining building pneumatic, electronic, mechanical, and electrical control and distribution systems

• Experience with and subject matter expert for LED lighting controls, and Metal Halide lighting.

• Experience with and ability to safely repair Uninterruptible power supplies and battery supplies.

• Experience with and ability to maintain electrical distribution preventive maintenance (PM) program which includes all electrical systems and components, the 12kv, 480/277V, and 208/120V distribution systems, feeders, breakers, relays, building dry transformers, and other electrical systems and components.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed here.

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