Master Electrician
Kanab, Utah / Hourly / Full time
The Best Friend's Mission is to do nothing short of making history by bringing about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. Our goal is that every animal shelter in every community in the country be no kill.
The fact is, we have a great culture, populated by fun, dedicated, and brilliant people. But we're always looking for talented people who can help us make history, and that's where you come in. If you want to be a part of history and end the killing of pets in shelters, apply today for one of our open job opportunities!

Job Title: Master Electrician

Location: Sanctuary, Kanab Utah

Hiring Range: This position’s hiring range is anticipated to be $31.00 – $35.50 depending on experience, plus great benefits!

Position Summary: This position performs a variety of highly skilled electrical work related to the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems throughout sanctuary facilities and grounds. The Master Electrician is responsible for ensuring all electrical work complies with applicable federal, state, and local electrical codes and safety standards. Duties include diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, estimating and installing new electrical infrastructure, supporting facility maintenance projects, and coordinating with other maintenance personnel. This position provides technical leadership and mentorship to maintenance staff and entry-level electricians, ensuring safe work practices and high-quality workmanship while assisting with broader maintenance and facility improvement needs as required.

Culture Statement and Responsibility: We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Treat people around you with Kindness and Compassion, build trust by demonstrating authenticity and following through on your commitments, prioritize your well-being like you do our mission, and work to build strong relationships with your colleagues by participating in communication loops to share and receive honest feedback. You are responsible and accountable for the culture you add to your team dynamic.
  • Serve as the primary electrical subject-matter expert for the organization.
  • Assist with general maintenance tasks, facility improvement and infrastructure projects and complete customer generated work order tickets in an organized, professional and timely manner.
  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems including wiring, panels, breakers, lighting systems, and electrical distribution equipment.
  • Ensure and inspect that all electrical work complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
  • Estimate electrical projects, review plans, organize and execute new installations, facility upgrades, and electrical infrastructure improvements.
  • Deliver technical leadership and instruction to staff and others on fundamental electrical systems, safe work practices, and operational procedures.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems, equipment, and facility infrastructure.
  • Coordinate electrical work with other maintenance teams during construction, renovation, or repair projects.
  • Maintain a safe workplace by modeling safe work practices and communicating potential hazards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

  • Must possess a valid Utah Master Electrical license (or the ability to obtain reciprocity).
  • Valid driver’s license, with 3 years clean driving record.
  • Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, wiring methods, electrical distribution systems and control systems.
  • Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and electrical safety standards.
  • Experience with electrical systems related to HVAC equipment pumps, motors, generators, and facility infrastructure.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions; read and interpret maps, diagrams, and equipment operations manuals; maintain records; make basic arithmetical calculations.
  • Work with a positive outlook, upbeat, energetic, and takes initiative.
  • Ability to accommodate changes in work priorities and/or scheduling.
  • Collaborative nature and willingness to work with various colleagues. 
  • Willingness to learn on the job is a must.

Physical Requirements:

  • Regularly lift and move equipment weighing 50+ pounds
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • Stand, walk, climb, bend, and kneel for extended periods
  • Work at heights and in confined spaces as required
  • Safely operate tools and equipment while wearing required PPE

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status.

 

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.

Culture Statement and Responsibility
 We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.
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About Best Friends

Best Friends received a 2022 Top Workplaces USA award from Energage.

Visit the Best Friends Animal Society page on the Energage Top Workplaces award winners' site here to learn more. Not only do we take pride in cultivating a welcoming and supportive community and culture for our employees, but we also offer competitive benefits that make it easy to see why we were granted such an awesome award. We offer competitive pay including the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on performance. We offer medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability, dependent care reimbursement, pet sitting reimbursement when traveling for work, flexible spending account, and health savings account. We offer generous paid time off, nine paid holidays annually, an auto insurance discount, and legal and identity theft coverage.  For added well-being support, we offer pawternity leave for employees to have time to care for their personal pets, mental health support, and an employee assistance program. We also offer a generous 401(k) savings plan. Do you want to love where you work and help make history by ending the killing of pets in shelters? Look no further and apply today!

Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career at Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. by Best Friends Animal Society.

 

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