The Cornell University campus is widely admired as one of the world?s most beautiful academic settings. The Division of Facilities and Campus Services is committed to providing the highest quality service to students, staff,alumniand visitors. With more than 260 major buildings enhancing the magnificent landscape of the Ithaca campus, approximately 1,000highly talentedand dedicated staff serve as stewards of the campus resources and operations. All employees are accountable for supporting the organization?s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.
Facilities Management (FM) provides maintenance, grounds, and custodial services to the entire campus. FM serves as a partner with Contract Colleges, Endowed, and Student and Campus Life.
As a key steward of the University?s facilities, FMis responsible forfacility assessments, skilled trades, general construction, building care, grounds, recycling, asbestos, and the management of planned, corrective, and preventive maintenance.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Assist Journeyperson in all aspects of electrical/controltrade,maintainingshop machinery, tools, equipment, and reading/interpreting blueprints. Gain knowledge and experience during the apprentice training period. Upon successful completion of apprenticeship, employee will be classified as a Journeyperson.
This is a benefit eligible, union position within the BTC. The starting pay rate is $20.86/hourand depends on apprentice year.
We are a value-based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization?s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employeesare required toattend staff developmenttrainingsandparticipatein the performance evaluation process.
Werequirethese qualifications:
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical aptitude for equipment repair and maintenance.
Excellent verbal and written skills, customer relations skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.
Must belong to the local Electrician Union or be able to join within30 daysafter starting employment at Cornell.
Must have andmaintaina validUSdriver?s license; may berequiredtooperatea motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites.
Ability tomaintaina safe work environment.
Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height and accumulated dirt. Available to work overtime as duties require, including weekends.
Possibility of shift work.
Able to ascend and descend heights and have agility and freedom of movement.
Climb stairs and ladders.
Able to move easily in confined spaces.
Ability to wear a respirator and other employer-provided safety equipment.
Ability to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.
You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:
Work experience in the electrical/control field and formal training beyond high school strongly desired.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocationassistancewill not be provided for this position.
Rewards & Benefits:
Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year?s Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.
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Interested parties shouldsubmita resume and cover letter describing qualifications on-line athttps://hr.cornell.edu/jobsunder staff positions section.
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University Job Title:
Electrician Apprentice
Job Family:
Building Trades Council
Level:
APP
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
Refer to Union Pay Rates Link Below
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Contact Name:
Catherine Baldessare
Contact Email:
ceb377@cornell.edu
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Prior relevant work or industry experience
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
Unique applicable skills
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