Lighting Retrofit Coordinator at Dartmouth College in hanover, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Posting date:

07/06/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1127993

Position Title:

Lighting Retrofit Coordinator

Department this Position Reports to:

Engineering & Utilities

Hiring Range Minimum:

$52,600

Hiring Range Maximum:

$68,500

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time w/end date

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH
Dartmouth campus

Is this a term position?:

Yes

If yes, length of term in months.:

36

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

The Lighting Retrofit Coordinator supports Dartmouth's Engineering and Utilities Department to provide day-to-day management and coordination of the LED Lighting Retrofit Program. The purpose of the LED Lighting Retrofit Program is to install energy efficient LED lighting systems throughout the campus to reduce energy use and associated greenhouse gases, and reduce energy and maintenance costs. The Lighting Coordinator must be proficient, or can quickly learn proficiency, in all aspects of the planning and execution of lighting retrofit programs. The Lighting Coordinator's duties include planning, facilitating installation, and tracking and reporting on progress. The position reports to the Energy Program Manager within the Engineering and Utilities Department. This is a Term position, with an estimated three to four year duration.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Associates plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Technical school graduate or equivalent education and experience.


• Relevant Associate's degree or trade license preferred.


• Must have a valid driver's license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.


• Two years of relevant experience.


• Aptitude with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and OneNote.


• Ability to perform math computations as related to energy savings (algebra).


• Ability to read, interpret and modify floor plans and schematics.


• Must have the ability to follow complex written and oral assignments and communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two+ years of experience with planning and executing lighting retrofit projects, including design, installation, energy savings calculations, rebate applications, etc.


• Associates or Bachelors degree in Electrical Technology, or Licensed Electrician.


• Must be able to work independently under minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment and have excellent problem solving skills.


• Strong customer service orientation.


• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.


• Must successfully complete and remain certified and compliant in all safety related course work as may be required by the College.


• Willingness to work overtime as required.


• Must be able to perform work that involves lifting, kneeling, climbing and working in cramped or awkward conditions. Must be able to occasionally lift, carry and hold objects weighing up to 80lbs. Must be willing to work indoors, outdoors and wear special or protective clothing.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Abbe Bjorklund

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Abbe Bjorklund

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/61053

Description:

Planning

• Works with others to plan, prioritize and schedule LED retrofit work


• Facilitates and/or conducts audits of existing lighting systems to develop scope of work, cost estimate, and energy savings estimate for each building, and/or provides quality control review of lighting audit work by others


• Facilitates and oversees lighting designs for more complex projects requiring more detail than an audit; When in-house engineering is not available, contracts with suitable/competent lighting designers and manages their work.

Percentage Of Time:

35

Description:

Facilitating Installation

• Provides day-to-day management of the LED Lighting Retrofit Program Installation.


• Identifies work to be executed by in-house retrofit team (typically LED lamp/ballast changeouts) vs. additional electricians needed (for more complex work such as fixture replacements and lighting controls).


• Develops bid packages for materials and any contracted out installation work; reviews and evaluates bids.


• Manages equipment procurement, including ordering equipment and coordinating equipment deliveries.


• Coordinates with Operations staff to plan and schedule in-house work, and track progress.


• Manages installation work by contractors.


• Prepares, submits, and/or facilitates Liberty Utilities rebate applications.


• Coordinates project schedules and space access, and maintains effective working relationships with constituents.

Percentage Of Time:

55

Description:

Tracking and Reporting on progress

• Tracks, and reports on progress


• Monitors and verifies energy savings through metering and associated calculations.

Percentage Of Time:

10

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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