Electrician II

Department: Facilities - Wellesley

Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham

MassBayfosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students forlocal and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meetcritical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’seconomic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College isserved by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joiningour community.

Locatedin Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college,offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses inWellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and havea desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs andbackgrounds.

The basic purpose of thiswork is to install and/or maintain various types of electrical systems andmechanical equipment located on the Framingham, Ashland, and Wellesley campusesof MassBay Community College.

This person is designated as a member of theessential personnel team that responds to weather-related and otheremergencies. The incumbent receives supervision fromthe Building Maintenance Supervisor and/or Assistant Director of Facilities.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Test, repair, operate, install and/or maintain various types of electrical systems and mechanical equipment by operating the appropriate equipment and tools to ensure proper maintenance and functioning of necessary equipment;
  
  
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical and related equipment by using necessary equipment and reading schematics, diagrams and outlines to identify and correct operational problems;
  
  
• Maintain an adequate inventory of equipment and materials by contacting vendors for equipment prices and ordering equipment and materials;
  
  
• Inspect the work of outside contractors to ensure compliance with agency safety codes and regulations;
  
  
• Monitor building automation system and make necessary adjustments;
  
  
• Knowledge of building power supply and distribution systems;
  
  
• Knowledge of state and local electrical codes;
  
  
• Determine on-the-job procedure changes by consulting with trades people, private utilities, outside contractors and engineers to obtain technical advice and coordinate and expedite work projects;
  
  
• Determine acceptable quality of materials and/or equipment necessary for a job to ensure that completed work projects comply with specifications;
  
  
• Use computerized work order maintenance management system (FMX) to input, track, schedule, and respond to college-wide work requests, preventative maintenance, and emergency needs;
  
  
• Attend meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. to exchange information;
  
  
• Work with BAS contractor during monthly preventive maintenance visits;
  
  
• Perform standard preventive maintenance procedures for electrical and mechanical systems;
  
  
• Perform related duties such as reviewing technical literature to keep abreast of developments in the field; resetting fire alarm systems; deciding when to shut down main electrical power supply in an emergency;
  
  
• Make recommendations for long- and short-term upgrades to electrical systems;
  
  
• Responsible for setting up, breaking down, and/or moving staging;
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Thislist is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign otherduties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

Allemployees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaborativelywithin a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicant must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a licensed journeyman or master electrician;

• Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and/or evaluations; determining subordinates' training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action;
  
  
• Knowledge of the principles and theory of electricity;
  
  
• Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools used in electrical practice such as pliers, screwdrivers, etc.;
  
  
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment including testing equipment used in electrical work;
  
  
• Knowledge of safety practices and precautions observed in electrical trade;
  
  
• Knowledge of life and fire safety systems;
  
  
• Knowledge of inspection techniques used in electrical trade;
  
  
• Knowledge of the types and uses of handheld power tools such as drills, etc.;
  
  
• Skill in using small hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers, etc.;
  
  
• Skill in the use of precision measuring equipment, gauges and instrumentation used in electrical work;
  
  
• Skill in using handheld power tools such as drills;
  
  
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
  
  
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations concerning electrical practice;
  
  
• Ability to write clearly and concisely;
  
  
• Ability to maintain accurate records;
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as electrical plans, schematics, drawings, etc.;
  
  
• Ability to make decisions and act quickly in emergency situations;
  
  
• Ability to install, maintain and repair electrical wiring systems and mechanical equipment;
  
  
• Ability to detect and locate causes of electrical failure or breakdown of equipment;
  
  
• Ability to work with the tools, materials and equipment of the electrical trade;
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, blueprints, drawings, etc.;
  
  
• Ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds;
  
  
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others;
  
  
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time;
  
  
• Ability to lift and carry heavy object;
  
  
• Ability to give oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner;
  
  
• Physical stamina and endurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
  
  
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
  
  
• Demonstrates commitment to working with students in need;
  
  
• Minimum of three years related experience working in higher education;
  
  
• Experience working with building automation systems;
  
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  
  
• Proven ability to work independently;
  
  
• Experience using a computerized work order system;
  
  
• OSHA 10 Certified, or willing to attain certification within one year of employment.

SpecialRequirements:

• Must have a valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator’s license;
  
  
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electrician's License issued by the State Examiners of Electricians.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: AFSCMEUnit II, Grade 17 Step 1 $60,119.28 annually. Appointments fromoutside the bargaining unit begin at Step 1 of the range.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstandingsuite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
  
  
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
  
  
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
  
  
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
  
  
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
  
  
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
  
  
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
  
  
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
  
  
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
  
  
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  
  
• Free gym and parking on campus
  

Need moreinfo: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Classification: Please find thelink to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources Division ClassificationSpecification for the position,

https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp.

Hours and Days: Monday through Friday, 8am to 3:30pm

Source of Funding: State Appropriation

Deadline: September 12th, 2025 or after that until filled.

To Apply: Pleaseinclude a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Final candidatesare required to provide sealed transcripts and official certifications.

Hiring iscontingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay CommunityCollege is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability,religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaintsconcerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall bereferred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, theMassachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal EmploymentOpportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Officefor Civil Rights.