Maintenance Electrician

Basic Qualifications

• Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician license.

• Five years' experience installing and maintaining high and low voltage systems with recent experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial or institutional buildings.

• Demonstrated experience in the use of industry-recognized diagnostic testing and troubleshooting equipment.

• Valid State driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Additional Information

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Position Description

• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs high and low voltage electrical equipment and systems, including but not limited to fans, pumps, motors, lighting fixtures, panels, outlets, and building safety equipment.

• Performs all installation, maintenance, inspection and testing in accordance with applicable standards and requirements of the Massachusetts State Building Code and/or established compliance requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

• Interprets and updates mechanical plans, drawings and prints as necessary.

• Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices and perform work in accordance with recognized trade and University standards.

• Performs other core skills of the trades and related duties as required.

• May be assigned to work independently or as part of a multi-trade team under the guidance and direction of the Area Supervisor and/or Working Foreperson.

• Assists and advises customers on progress / status of work and provides responsive and effective customer support in all phases of building maintenance operations.

Job Summary

Energy & Facilities (E&F) operates and manages Harvard's energy supplies, district energy plants, and utility infrastructures on the Cambridge/Allston campuses, as well as 24/7 facilities -related call, alarm monitoring and dispatch center. E&F provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping and custodial to a large portion of the University, as well as engineering, technical, and sustainability services. Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) a department within E&F, offers primary building maintenance, landscape, fire safety, custodial and event support services to Harvard schools and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with regulatory requirements and customer-determined standards.