Position Title: Electrician, Master

Employee Classification: Electrician,Master

College/Division: Facilities and Services

Department: 500700-FS ELECTRICIANS

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  23.24

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Non-Exempt

Summary:  Join our team as a Master Electrician! We’re seeking an expert to lead electrical repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting. You’ll work with complex wiring diagrams, solid-state controls, and ensure top system performance. A valid Journeyman Electrician’s License (NM EE98M) and a driver’s license are required.

Classification Summary:
Plans electrical systems additions or modifications on secondary circuits; repairs faults in primary (high voltage) system and performs preventive maintenance on high voltage components.

Classification Standard Duties:
Installs and monitors performance of installed electrical equipment for hazards, adjustments, or replacement. Repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate tools and testing instruments. Leads, guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques. Operates and maintains high voltage switchgear and controls; repairs and maintains motor control centers and programmable logic controls. Troubleshoots and repairs primary distribution system malfunctions such as ground fault tracing and cable replacement. Plans electrical secondary system additions or modifications. May perform work of lower level electricians. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Reads, employs, and updates electrical panel schedules and building or system blueprints. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:High School diploma or GED certificate.; Required Experience:Eight (8) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.; Required Certification/License:OSHA High Voltage Certificate or Equivalent; Electrical Journeyman License (EE98J); ICBO Certification as Electrical Inspector or Completion of 60 Credit Hour Electrical Trades Certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of electrical systems including planning additions or modifications on secondary circuits.; SKILLS:Skill in safe work practices and procedures. Skill in operating and maintaining electrical equipment, instruments, appliances, and other electrically operated or controlled devices. Skill in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.; ABILITIES:Ability to use appropriate tools and diagnostic equipment to repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, industrial motor control centers, and programmable logic controllers. Ability to lead and train staff and/or students. Ability to read commercial electrical blueprints and apply NEC through the full range of commercial and industrial maintenance and construction work. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. Ability to install and maintain motors, welding equipment, lighting fixtures, generators, circuit breakers, and transformers. Ability to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Under general supervision, performs electrical repairs and maintenance of electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Requires interpretation of wiring diagrams or schematic drawings. May develop wiring diagrams. May include maintenance of electronic or solid state controls having interlocking or interdependent circuits. Has working knowledge of the National Electric Code.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position
Certifications/License- Journeyman Electrician's License NM EE98J. Possession of a valid driver's license is a requirement for this job.

Department Contact:  Alfredo Acevedo, 575-646-7113, alface@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Physical Effort: Moderate physical activity.

Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

Risk: Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.