University of California Davis: Cef Facilities Management Specialist – Electrician – 21734

CEF Facilities Management Specialist (Electrician) at University of California, DavisJob ID 21734 The Controlled Environment Facility (CEF) at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a CEF Facilities Management Specialist.

The Controlled Environment Facility is a world-class indoor research facility that supports work with plants, soils, and other systems requiring precise experimental conditions.

The CEF houses 165 Conviron growth chambers in two buildings for use by faculty, post-docs, staff and students.

Under the direction of the CEF Technical Director, the appointee will provide journey-level Electrical experience, supporting the CEF in the maintenance and repair of controlled environment chambers.

The appointee will procure materials, fabricate, install, repair, inspect, service, maintain and replace components of controlled environment chambers, including lighting, ballasts, motors, blowers and pumps, involving electrical, electronic, mechanical and plumbing tasks.

The appointee will trouble-shoot chamber performance issues and develop efficient repair plans with novel or customized solutions when required.The position will remain open until filled but to assure full consideration, submit by August 31, 2021 a cover letter and resume.

The deadline for consideration is August 31, 2021.

The position will remain open until filled.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must possess a certificate of completion from a recognized union apprenticeship program, University apprenticeship program, accredited trade school or have the equivalent amount of experience and training comparable to a journey-level craftsperson in the electrical trade.

Non-certified applicants will have their training and experience evaluated by members of the selection committee.Demonstrated journey level experience in the electrical trade and related practices sufficient to perform assigned duties efficiently and safely, to NEC industry standards, without direct supervision.Demonstrated skill to fabricate, maintain, service, repair, replace, install and/or alter electrical equipment (construction, maintenance, alarms) related to controlled environment chambers.Demonstrated understanding of control systems engineering, including PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and PID (Proportional Integral Derivative) controllers.Demonstrated analytical and trouble-shooting skills to understand and interpret performance data, and determine electrical, mechanical and structural specifications and repairs.Demonstrated knowledge of electrical, building, and safety codes regarding the installation and repair of electrical systems relevant to controlled environment chambers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication.Basic computer skills to operate a personal computer for communication (email & Word), organization (Excel), and training (Zoom and Learning Management Systems).Demonstrated organizational skills.Demonstrated knowledge of approved safety devices and practices.Experience in a research setting.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014.

Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any property owned or leased by UC Davis— indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.