Electrician II
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Agency Overview
The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 5.5 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.
- We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.
- We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.
- We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
- We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.
DCAMM is a central agency in implementing several key policy priorities of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, including promoting decarbonization and climate resilience in all state facilities, identifying and facilitating opportunities to repurpose underutilized state property for housing production, and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in public construction contracting and in the public construction workforce.
Position Summary
DCAMM is seeking an Electrician II who plans layouts, prepares diagrammatic sketches, and installs, repairs, and maintains electrical systems and equipment.
Duties for the Electrician II include:
- Plans layout and installs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment, with the exception of elevator control equipment; plans new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, to provide access for future maintenance, to avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable wiring and to conform with specifications and electrical codes.
- Repairs and maintains electrical equipment, such as motors, generators, transformers, regulators, wiring, switches, alarm systems and control equipment, by locating and determining the reason for malfunction, through the use of testing instruments, such as generators and heaters for the purpose of determining safety and efficiency.
- Prepares sketches to identify the location for all wiring and equipment, or follows previously prepared diagrams and blueprints, to ensure that concealed wiring is installed prior to the completion of future walls, ceilings and floorings.
- Observes and/or inspects the functioning of installed equipment or systems to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement and repairs faulty equipment or systems, as required.
- Inspects circuits and wiring for specified shielding and groundings, and repairs or rewires systems in accordance with building codes and safety regulations.
- Operates and maintains motors, generators, testing, switchboards, and power panels in good order, to avoid malfunctioning.
- Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties, such as tests and charges storage batteries; reads electric meters and records meter readings; cleans and lubricates electrical machinery and equipment; maintains an inventory of parts and equipment, etc.
- May supervise Laborers assisting in performing electrical installation, maintenance, and repair duties.
- Assists in maintenance and security of grounds and buildings as needed.
- Assist in snow removal operations as required.
- May attend meetings, seminars, and workshops.
Performs other duties as assigned by Facility Manager or Facility Manager Designee.
*SHIFT SCHEDULE 6\:30AM-3\:00PM
*For more information about employment at DCAMM, please view our RECRUITMENT VIDEO.
Minimum Entrance Requirements\: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a licensed journeyman or master electrician.
Special Requirements\: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician's License issued by the State Examiners of Electricians.*
*NOTE\: License requirement regarding the Department of Public Works\: Neither general street lighting nor traffic work performed by the Department of Public Works or its agents or employees on public ways is subject to licensing requirements of M.G.L. Chap. 141. 1976 - 1977 Op AG, No. 26.
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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