Electrician, Communications

Electrician, Communications

CCC789

Cypress College

CC Physical Plant & Facilities

100%

12 Months Per Year

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

Do you strive to make a difference in higher education? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity to be a part of our students’ educational success and lifelong learning? If so, we invite you to join North Orange County Community College District. The District is renowned as one of the best two-year college districts in California. We are proud to enroll over 80,000 students and serve a population of over one million people, annually! Home to more than 2,600 employees, our highly skilled, professional, and diverse faculty and staff are leading two of California’s premier colleges, Cypress Community College and Fullerton Community College, as well as one of the largest continuing education programs, North Orange Continuing Education.

The ideal candidate will share Cypress College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Cypress College truly embodies an inclusive learning culture. The student body is incredibly diverse, with over 46% Latinx, 24% Asian/Pacific Islander, 16% Caucasian, 4% African American, and 0.18% American Indian/Alaskan Native. Students from over 30 countries join our International Student program every year. The College believes in a multicultural learning experience where faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds can contribute to the development of our students.

Cypress College is ranked 3rd in the nation (among community colleges between 5,000 and 15,000 students) for the quality of faculty/teaching and 1st in California (out of 114) in the 2018 best Community Colleges report by Niche.com. Cypress College epitomizes an environment of academic excellence, underscored by our 53% completion rate, a full 7% higher than the state average. Whether it is vocational studies such as our T-TEN program, a collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation which is ranked #1 in the nation, or academic programs, such as English and ESL, where the success rate of our students is 15% higher than statewide averages, Cypress College sets the benchmark for excellence. Cypress College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and is eligible for designation as an Asian American, Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Cypress College is proud of its many programs that serve our diverse student body, such as the Legacy and Puente programs. The College provides many avenues of support for our faculty and staff through networks that include the Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and LGBTQ Faculty Staff Associations.

College employees are guided by the four core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collegiality and Inclusiveness. We are a Guided Pathways institution, and our comprehensive Student Services programs support and enhance strategic goals related to access, retention and persistence initiatives on campus. In partnership with instructional faculty, our student services staff and faculty strive to implement innovative strategies to ensure all students succeed and experience a culturally relevant environment on campus.

Cypress College is an equity-minded institution, committed to ensuring all students are supported on their academic journey. We invite you to be a part of this celebrated and diverse community of learners where we put students first. More information can be found at www.cypresscollege.edu.

• 100% employee medical premium coverage
• Fringe allowance to be used at employee’s discretion
• Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account
• $50,000 life insurance benefit
• Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans)
• Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS)
• Professional Growth & Development Opportunities (Receive up to $3,500 annually)
• 18 paid holidays + Paid vacation
• Cumulative sick leave
• Summer schedule (exceptions apply)
• Receive Premium Pay for years of continuous service: From 5% at 5 years, up to 36% at 36 years
• District paid employee post-retirement medical (for those who qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion
• Progressive and innovative culture
• Opportunity to participate in various Faculty & Staff Associations

This position is responsible for performing skilled journey-level tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, phone and computer infrastructure.

Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Inspects, repairs, installs, services and maintains electrical systems including switches, switchgears, fire alarms, clocks, telephone and computer cabling/infrastructure.

Installs or replaces necessary interior and exterior wiring for equipment, makes minor repairs to telephone equipment and systems; replaces fuses, switches, receptacles and other fixtures; performs preventive maintenance duties as assigned.

Install and configures telephone systems and computer cabling infrastructures.

Diagnoses and resolves electrical and wiring problem; troubleshoots issues with telephone and computer systems and recommends appropriate course of action.

Communicates with a variety of District personnel regarding service requests, electrical problems, hook-ups and disconnects. Also communicates with outside vendors to obtain technical information regarding installation and repair of telephone and communications wiring.

Communicates with vendors, manufacturers and other personnel to purchase materials, exchanges information and discusses repair/servicing techniques; orders, receives and stores related materials and supplies.

Observes and complies with Federal, State and local electrical codes and encourages other staff to do the same; observes safety of others and takes precautionary measures if necessary while repairs are in progress.

Reviews and maintains a variety of records and reports regarding service requests and time and materials used.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

The Electrician, Communications maintains frequent contact with various District departments and personnel, and outside contractors.

Knowledge of the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment

Knowledge of the installation, maintenance and repair of telephone and computer infrastructure

Knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment used in electrical work

Knowledge of basic electrical theory and calculation of formulas

Knowledge of electrical codes and their proper implementations

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Knowledge of record keeping techniques

Ability to work from sketches, plans, drawings, blueprints and specifications

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Ability to safely operate a variety of tools and equipment including drills, voltage testers, ohmmeter, and microwave leak detectors

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

Ability to work independently with little direction

Ability to meet schedules and time lines

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0). If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Driver’s License information. Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

If selected as a finalist, a current three (3) year DMV Driving Record will be accessed and evaluated by the District.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (After Hire):

Asbestos Awareness (16 hours)
Confined Space
Industrial Truck/Forklift Certification
Lead Awareness
Lockout/Tagout
Respiratory Protection
Utility Cart Certification

High School Diploma or GED and any combination of training and experience equivalent to journey level experience. This includes experience in the installation and repair of telephone and computer wiring and cabling.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Demonstrated experience ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion are effectively addressed in any of the following areas: budgetary or planning processes, human resources, leadership development, professional development, implementing culturally responsive curricular or co-curricular activities or programs, hiring practices, student support services, and information services.

Indoor and outdoor environment; subject to adverse weather conditions; exposure to low voltage and high voltage assorted chemicals such as fiberglass and asbestos; subject to lifting (up to 50 pounds unassisted), standing, bending, using stairways, ladders (heights up to 75 ft.), scaffolds, crawling in confined areas.

$4,866 - $5,905 Per Month

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05/12/2022

06/02/2022

Special COVID 19 Notice: Interviews may be held in person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with NOCCCD, even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at North Orange County Community College District.
The North Orange County Community College District is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. The Board of Trustees voted to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees and those students enrolled in on-campus classes with allowances for religious or medical exemptions as defined by law. The due date for employees and students to be fully vaccinated is November 1, 2021. More information can be found on our District website by visiting https://www.nocccd.edu/covid19 .
Work Schedule: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, District employees are currently working a hybrid schedule of remote work and in-person each week until further notice. Number of in-person days may vary by position/department. Questions regarding the work schedule may be discussed with Hiring Manager if selected as an interview candidate.
This is a classified position subject to a one-year probationary period. Initial salary placement will be determined by the Office of Human Resources in accordance with Board Policy and is not negotiable. The applicant selected for the position will be required to provide identification and employment eligibility as outlined in the Immigration Reform and Control Act. NOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.

The District may choose to fill one or more positions from this recruitment within the same fiscal year or 8 months, whichever is longer.

To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. For questions which may not apply, indicate “N/A” (not applicable). Do not use terms such as “see resume” or “see attached”.

The minimum required number of references for this position is three (3) and will be requested at the finalist and/or offer of employment phase of the hiring process.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Minimum Qualifications – Experience: One year of experience is equivalent to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week (full time). Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for the sole purpose of meeting the experience minimum qualification (Example: Twelve (12) months of part time work experience is equivalent to six (6) months full time).

Minimum Qualifications – Education: 24 units are equal to one year of education. As applicable, education must be from a regionally accredited institution and verifiable on a legible unofficial transcript.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by calling (714) 808-4810 at least three business days in advance of the scheduled examination/interview date.