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Electrician

Employer
Kenyon College
Location
Gambier, OH
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job no: 493182
Work type: Non-Exempt Staff
Location: Gambier, OH
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Kenyon College is conducting a search for an Electrician. Primary duties include: use generally accepted techniques and procedures of the electrical trade to perform journey level electrical inspections, installations, maintenance, trouble-shooting, repair and/or renovation of electrical distribution and other wiring systems, including fittings, fixtures, equipment and related controls for fire alarm, audio, data, telephone and television systems. The hourly rate of pay for this full-time with benefits position is $31.01/hour with a three year guaranteed incremental raise to $37.81/hour. This position is second shift, Tuesday - Saturday.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Read and interpret drawings, prints, specifications, shop drawings, schematics, manuals, etc. to determine work requirements and procedures.
  • Knowledge and experience in building automation systems is highly desirable.
  • Take field measurements and prepare materials list for projects.
  • Construct, erect, or install system components in accordance with field measurements, drawings, prints, or sketches etc.
  • Install, maintain, trouble-shoot, repair, replace, or alter system electrical components and controls to insure proper performance including: heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems, electrical distribution equipment, all interior and exterior lighting systems, all types of kitchen equipment, motors, emergency systems (fire alarms, smoke detectors, lighting), public address systems, and data.
  • All work to be done in a neat and professional manner using the appropriate types of raceways, conduit, hangers, fittings, cable sizes etc. in accordance with the latest requirements of the National Electric Code.
  • Inspect building facilities and equipment to ascertain required repairs and report discrepancies, recommendations and necessary follow-up to supervisor if unable to correct a problem.
  • Make emergency responses to problems in other trade areas when working shifts outside the normal work day/week such as plunging a plugged toilet, blocking off or taping broken windows etc.
  • Act as group leader when so designated by supervisor.
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned in emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School graduate or GED with good reading, math skills, and mechanical aptitude.
  • Have at least 8 years experience in the electrical trade, at least four of which must have been at the journey level or be a graduate of a formal recognized apprentice program and have two years experience at the journey level.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Knowledge of hand and power tools and test equipment normally used in the trade and safe use and/or operation of same.
  • Knowledge of electrical principles and safety requirements when working with both high and low voltage electrical circuits and all applicable OSHA regulations such as lock out/tag out procedures etc.
  • Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and/or written instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Must have good oral and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

  • Good physical condition.
  • Able to work at high elevations using scaffolding and/or ladders.
  • Capable of lifting and carrying heavy loads.
  • Good manual dexterity.

Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners.

Kenyon is a unique place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, click here.

Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.

Advertised: 29 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled

Organization

Working at Kenyon College

Living and Learning in the Kenyon Community and the Surrounding Area

Excellence. Engagement. Community.This is what Kenyon values. There is a distinctive brand of community that is Kenyon's. We believe that individuals are not limited to who they are on paper, where they have been, or what they look like.

We believe that this place, Kenyon College, is a beautiful place in which one can build a beautiful life. And when someone's interests and strengths match the opportunities that this place has to offer, fulfillment happens.

Our faculty and staff have come here from all over the country-indeed, from all over the world, and from all kinds of backgrounds. They stay and live a life some never expected to live. Former urbanites raise sheep and practice carpentry when they are not engaged in academics. Faculty and staff walk their dogs around campus. For a change of pace, some will make the 50-minute drive to Columbus for some great dining, arts and cultural events, or shopping.

Kenyon is the kind of place where living the life of the mind matters. Discourse happens every day, and students, faculty, and staff have opportunities to learn to practice it with civility. It is the kind of place where people come together to support someone in a crisis large or small. It is collaborative more than competitive. If you want a place where individuals care deeply about learning and about one another, come here. If you want a change of pace, come here. If you strive for the best in yourself, professionally and personally, and want your students to do the same, come here.

Come be a part of Kenyon.

What's the area like?

Kenyon and the surrounding area are often remarked upon for their beauty. Very near campus is the Brown Family Environmental Center, where nature lovers will often attend free programs and events for kids and adults alike that include night hikes, bird-watching, or native plant and animal exploration. Through it runs the Kokosing Gap Trail, on which casual walkers and sports enthusiasts alike will hike, run, or bike the 14 miles (and growing!) of former rail line. The Rural Life Center explores and promotes the lifestyles present and past in Knox County , in which Kenyon is located. Knox County exemplifies Midwestern openness, and also an increasing diversity typical of the rest of the country.

Mt. Vernon, located 4 miles from Kenyon College, is the seat of Knox County. Mt. Vernon boasts both a public square surrounded by historic buildings, an active theater community, and a commercial district which includes a movie theater, retail stores, and restaurants.

Finally, there is Columbus, a vibrant city with diverse shopping, dining, and cultural opportunities. Its many neighborhoods, including notably the Short North, host a tremendous array of independently owned restaurants, varying from those with a heavy farm-to-fork emphasis to numerous international cuisines brought to the city by its multinational population, and much more. Columbus's cultural scene includes an outstanding symphony orchestraballet company, and several theater groups. Its historic theater buildings host the Broadway in Columbus seriesthroughout the year. Located throughout the city are also several major shopping areas, including Polaris and Easton. Columbus is, finally, home to three professional sports teams, and to the Ohio State Buckeyes, whose football and basketball teams especially enjoy loyal and very spirited fans at their games.  Located less than an hour away from Kenyon, Columbus is an attractive destination.

What if I have a spouse/partner?

Dual job searches are often a challenge. If there is no suitable position available at Kenyon for a spouse or partner, there are opportunities close by. Knox County is home to Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and several large employers who often have openings for healthcare workers, engineers, and other professionals: the Knox County Community Hospital Kokosing Construction Company, and Ariel Corporation, to name a few. Many of these attract professionals from all over the country. Within an hour, there are also opportunities in neighboring cities and counties. Columbus is home to Nationwide Insurance, JPMorgan Chase & Company, and Abbott Nutrition, among other large employers. As the capital of Ohio, Columbus is also home to many state government positions

For academic spouses and partners, the Five Colleges of Ohio ("Ohio 5") often have postings at those institutions. The Columbus metro area is also home to The Ohio State University's flagship and regional campuses, as well as more than 40 other colleges and universities.

 

Company info
Telephone
740-427-5000
Location
Kenyon College
Gambier
Ohio
43022
US

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