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Electrical Foreperson

Position Number: 4848128
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Facilities Management

University of Idaho

Electrical Foreperson

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Facilities Management

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

FTE: 1.0

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
This position designs, plans, supervises and performs industrial electrical, electronic, and safety system installations and repair work. The position enforces codes and ordinances governing all electrical work and inspects all electrical construction installations and repair work performed at the University of Idaho for compliance.

This is an essential position that may be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or university closure.

Duties may include:

Manage activities related to the procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of electrical and safety systems
Hire, train and manage employees
Prepare reports and maintain work records
Order and maintain parts inventory for electrical shop
Create and manage work orders for the electrical shop
Perform work as a journeyman electrician as needed
Serve on a weekend call-out rotation
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

None

Five years as a journeyman electrician
Four years supervising, providing instruction, participating in or leading a team or delegating work to others
Using legal procedures related to enforcement of electrical codes and ordinances
Using supervisory practices and training methods
Interpreting wiring diagrams, plans and specifications for commercial electrical installations
Operating computer programs to enter data and create spreadsheets

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to operate a boom truck, line truck and forklift
Knowledge of construction, installation and repair practices in electrical work and in electric and electronic fire prevention and detection systems
Experience planning, installing, and maintaining all phases of electrical work relating to building construction and equipment repair
Experience performing commercial and industrial electrical installations

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Must be able to:

Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Work in inclement weather conditions
Participate in a medical surveillance program and respirator fit test

Must be able to: Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Work in inclement weather conditions Participate in a medical surveillance program and respirator fit test

Required Licensures, Certifications or other

Posting Number: SP004223P

Posting Date: 12/06/2023

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
When entering employment history, be sure to include all past work experience relevant to the duties of this position in the Employment Experience section of the application.

To receive first consideration, please submit you application no later than January 2, 2024.

To receive the full job description, please contact Sarah Earhart at searhart@uidaho.edu or Emma Grizzell at egrizzell@uidaho.edu

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.