Electrician

Under general supervision, perform semi-skilled and skilled electrical installations, repair electrical equipment, and maintain electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair all electrical systems (50% of time). Troubleshoot electrical systems using test equipment and problem-solving skills. Replace faulty electrical components (e.g., relays, switches, transformers, and detectors) and damaged wires/cables.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to detect need for adjustments, relocation, replacement, or repair (5-40% of time).
• Replace defective breakers, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units. Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment (5-20% of time).
• Install electrical wiring, feeders, and sub-boxes following electrical code and blueprints (5-20% of time).
• Complete work, time, and material usage reports (0-10% of time).
• Perform other duties as assigned by superintendent/supervisor.
• Direct and monitor the work of student and/or temporary workers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Completion of a 2-year University of Akron or other state-approved sponsored apprenticeship program for the trade or a minimum of 5 years of electrician trades experience.
• Ability to operate and use standard powered and non-powered tools and equipment typically associated with the electrical trade.
• Ability to perform mathematics associated with trade applications (fractions, ratios, percentages).
• Ability to read, write, and accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions.

Physical Requirements

• Considerable physical exertion involving bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, lifting, or carrying heavy items (over 50–75 lbs.).
• Periodically (up to 1/3 of time) working in difficult or awkward positions.

Working Conditions

• Routine exposure to heat, cold, moisture/wetness, inclement weather, noise, and air pollution.
• May involve exposure to chemical substances, hazards, and moving parts.
• Overtime and call-ins may be mandatory based on university needs.

Pay

$22.38 per hour, increasing to $23.07 per hour after one year.

Benefits

• State Pension Plan: The university contributes 14% to your retirement, per the union agreement.
• Comprehensive & Affordable Benefits: Low-cost health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays (union benefit).
• Paid Parental Leave: 20 paid days for maternity/paternity leave.
• Tuition Remission: Available for employees and dependents.
• Uniform & Tool Allowances: Provided at no cost.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with weekends off.