CALS- Multi Trade Technician III- Electrician- AgriTech

About the role

As a university founded to be a place where "...any person can find instruction in any study," inclusion and belonging are at the core of our values and mission. We strive to be a welcoming, caring, healthy, and equitable community where students, faculty, and staff with different backgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn, innovate, and work in an environment of respect, and feel empowered to engage in any community conversation. As a member of the Cornell University community, it is important to recognize our shared responsibility to each other to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all. Cornell Core values As an individual contributor you will model and support a culture of inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing and continually seek to understand how your role, behaviors, and actions impact the success of this culture. While position responsibilities vary greatly, the Skills for Success and Leadership Skills for Success are foundational to what is expected of every employee and leader working at Cornell. These skills are essential for individual and organizational success. Staff Skills for Success ; Leadership Skills for Success About the College The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and Cornell University's second largest college. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education, and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: We believe that achieving next-generation scientific breakthroughs requires an understanding of the world's complex, interlocking systems. We believe that access to nutritious food and a healthy environment is a fundamental human right. We believe that ensuring a prosperous global future depends on the ability to support local people and communities everywhere. By working in and across multiple scientific areas, CALS can address challenges and opportunities of the greatest relevance, here in New York, across the nation, and around the world. As a service and maintenance department of Cornell AgriTech, the responsibility of the Buildings and Properties Department (B & P) is to provide responsive maintenance, engineering and special services in support of our institution's vital research. The mission is to maintain and expand the campus and its facilities to the highest possible standards, while providing dependable and cost effective support services to those carrying out the research. B & P is a service organization dedicated to the success and satisfaction of AgriTech's faculty, academics, staff, students and campus visitors. The position is located within the department of Buildings and Properties Department on the Cornell AgriTech Campus in Geneva, NY . As a service and maintenance department of Cornell AgriTech, the responsibility of the Buildings and Properties Department (B & P) is to provide responsive maintenance, engineering and special services in support of our institution's vital research. Under general supervision, support the Buildings and Properties mission in a multi-trade environment by working cooperatively with unit and research staff and faculty. Perform a full range of journey-level electrical work including: Install, diagnose, repair, modify, and maintain electrical equipment and systems for the AgriTech Experiment Station in Geneva, NY; recommend repair or replacement strategies; read, interpret and communicate using blueprints, technical drawings, project documents, and other relevant technical information as it pertains to maintaining, installing and troubleshooting facilities infrastructure and systems Independently troubleshoot complex systems, plan and execute installations start to finish Provide leadership and expertise on complex jobs in the field, help others develop skills and expertise Identify necessary parts and supplies needed to complete a task and work with Electrician lead to plan and procure Maintenance of fire alarms, exhaust fans, air handling units, motor controls, building controls, substation batteries, lighting systems, transformers, electrical system components and other systems as needed Custom installations, renovations and relocations, as well as troubleshooting and repair of scientific equipment Assist with custodial, warehouse, utility plant, grounds, and other trade shops as required Learn and follow safety and work environment regulations, policies and procedures (ARC flash prevention and protection, lead, asbestos, fall protection, confined space, and others as required) Acquire and maintain licenses and/or special knowledge to maintain specialized equipment as required Set up and tear down for special events as requested Retrieve work order data from, and enter material, labor, and work log data into, Maximo daily with accuracy and dependability Maintain hand tools and diagnostic equipment