Job description

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The primary purpose of the position is to provide semi-skilled work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Required Skills are: -General knowledge and understating of the standard practice and methods of the electrical trade. -General skills in the use and care of tools and equipment of the electrical trade. -Ability to interpret and work from sketches. -Knowledge and understanding of the NEC Standards. -Ability to follow oral and written instructions is mandatory. -Requires valid North Carolina Driver’s License; CDL or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Optional Guidelines:
Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to those applicants with the following training and experience: -Working knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the electrical trade. -Ability to interpret blue prints, schematics, drawings and technical manuals. – Prefer a minimum of one year of commercial electrical experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range $43,500
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours per Week 40
Number of Months per Year 12
Salary Band Range $24,618 - $60,603
Salary Grade For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this Journey level position is considered a Salary Grade 65
Posting Text

Open Date 03/01/2023
Close Date 03/15/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Please include a list of references (with complete contact information). An optional cover letter and resume may also be included.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

Effective October 1, 2015 all new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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