Performs activities related to installing, troubleshooting, and repairing University electrical systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Attends various meetings including safety meetings, focus groups, quality team meetings, and Departmental meetings.
- Cleans work area; cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
- Ensures electrical systems comply with appropriate codes.
- Estimates types and amounts of materials needed for job, orders materials.
- Installs complete electrical systems including wiring, conduit, and fuse boxes in new and existing construction.
- Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical systems.
- Reviews blueprints and inspects job site; consults with client; determines appropriate method of doing project.
- Troubleshoots problems in electrical systems; locates and replaces or repairs defective parts.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
High School diploma or GED and three years of appropriate experience. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.