Senior Line Installer I- Facility Services

SENIOR LINE INSTALLER I - Facility Services

MR09 – Starting Rate depending on experience

The Facilities Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and operations of all facilities which includes utility, buildings, and grounds systems. The Sr Line Installer assists in the installation, operation, and maintenance of a large high voltage distribution systems for the U.T. Knoxville campus. This position provides good customer service to both internal and external customers. They also fill in for the foreman during absences and train other employees as necessary. They inspect equipment on a regular basis in order to maintain the safety of students, staff, and the general public.

Duties, Skills, and Abilities:

Under the supervision of the electrical foreman, this position inspects, maintains, and installs high voltage electrical systems and related components including but not limited to transformers, switches, switch gear, substation, and line work above and below ground. They will perform diagnostics, maintain, or repair all electrical HV systems on campus and ensure reliable operation of all critical research and laboratory electrical systems distributed to campus buildings. This individual will coordinate duties with the crew in the absence of the foreman and instruct them in the use of tools and materials. They will assist the foreman with duties as lead of the crew. They will be responsible for studying blueprints, taking off materials, inventorying stock, and ordering materials. Must study technical manuals and equipment information to improve knowledge and understanding of all the campus electrical systems and associated equipment. Must be available to take classes online and off campus from vendors to stay up to date on the latest maintenance and control strategies and technology. Must complete training to maintain and update skills, to assist contractors and other shops, and be able to instruct and assist junior personnel in proper procedures and daily work. Will assist with the inspection and repair of outdoor lighting systems as well as sports facility lighting. Will be responsible for reporting job information to supervision including any repairs, issues, deficiencies, and needed parts to correct the assigned problem on lighting and all electrical systems. Will also report any unsafe practices or conditions discovered in a timely manner. They will work with other departments and craft disciplines in assisting the completion of reported problems and assignments. Must have the ability to read blueprints, work on live high voltage and electrical system components when necessary, climb poles and structures, work in confined space, work in high places, and work under adverse conditions. Must have good hand and eye coordination, a mechanical aptitude, and a good working knowledge of high voltage tools, equipment, and machinery. Must be able to perform hard physical work for long periods.

Minimum/Required Qualifications:

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL class B license within 12 months of hire.
• High School Diploma
• Vocational or technical training in an electrical apprenticeship and/or electrical distribution
• A minimum of five years’ experience in high voltage or as a journeyman in high voltage distribution construction and maintenance techniques.
• Experience with proper safety requirements and procedures is a must.
• Experience working in a team atmosphere.