Evening Journeyman Electrician in Buffalo, New York at Caravan Facilities Management L.L.C.

Job Title: Union Electrician

Location: General Motors Tonawanda Engine Plant in Buffalo, NY

Starting Pay: $43.11/hr + $0.50 shift premium

Raises: Yearly

Health Insurance: Paid for by employer

PTO: After 90 days

401k: After 90 days with match

Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year

Summary This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining electrical systems of industrial establishments by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.  Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.  Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.  Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.  Connects wire to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replaces switches and fuses, and splices wire and insulates wire with friction tape.  Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information.  Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.  Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs.  Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.  Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities.  Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.  Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.  Ethics - Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values.  Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.  Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.  Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.  Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.