Emergency Lighting Technician

Working Title: Emergency Lighting Technician

State Role Title: Equipment Service and Repair Technician I

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 100255 - Trades/Shops E&G

Pay Rate: Pay Range

Beginning Review Date: 5/17/2024

Specify Range or Amount: $47,000 - $51,000 / $22.60 - $24.52 per hour

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

James Madison University's Facilities Management is currently seeking an Emergency Lighting Technician.

This position is responsible for the maintenance of emergency lighting systems and emergency power systems throughout the campus, preventative maintenance on emergency lighting systems, emergency power systems and other support systems to include automatic transfer switches and monitoring systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform monthly Emergency Lighting checks per NFPA code and track all required follow on maintenance for failed lighting.

Perform maintenance to Emergency lighting systems as required to meet inspections requirements.

Perform general preventative and repair maintenance on emergency power generators, transfer switches, and monitoring systems, as necessary, to support building emergency circuits and systems.

Participate in On-call schedule.

May be required to temporarily perform other duties or work other shifts as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of emergency lighting and power systems.

General knowledge of preventative maintenance practices as related to
emergency power generators and lighting systems.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Mechanically and electrically inclined with a strong ability to read and
understand wiring diagrams and building blue prints.

Ability to learn new equipment and systems as they are added.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office.

Driver's License.

Knowledge of NFPA code, as it relates to emergency lighting, is beneficial.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.