Electrician

Department: University Housing | Regular, ongoing position | Full-time (1.0 FTE)

About the Department

University Housing, a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, is committed to supporting student success by cultivating inclusive communities. Our goal is to provide a robust living experience through accessible and affordable state-of-the-art housing, dining, social, and academic programs for the entire student body to develop community leaders, innovators, and change-makers who will enrich the future. We value equity and inclusion, responsibility and integrity, innovation and learning, and safety and security.

University Housing is a $110-million educational and business department that operates as a self-sustaining, self-liquidating agency of the University (receiving no tuition or tax support for its operating budget). Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and the University, as students who live on campus their first year have higher grades, are retained at higher rates, graduate at higher rates, and graduate more quickly.

About the Role

This position provides journey-level expertise in electrical construction and maintenance within a collaborative team environment. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of existing building electrical systems, including the replacement of components such as lighting fixtures, branch circuits, and overcurrent and short-circuit protection devices. Duties also include the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of electronic equipment, encompassing both commercial and specialized systems that may require custom design and unique maintenance procedures. Additionally, the role involves maintaining, repairing, and replacing components of campus exterior lighting systems and associated control devices, including both pole-mounted and building-mounted fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair existing building electrical systems, including lighting fixtures, branch circuits, and overcurrent/short-circuit protection devices.
• Install, maintain, and repair a wide range of electronic equipment, including commercial and specialized systems requiring custom design.
• Maintain, repair, and replace components of campus exterior lighting systems and associated control devices (pole-mounted and building-mounted fixtures).
• Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.
• Take initiative to identify and complete necessary tasks proactively.
• Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Create and sustain a respectful, inclusive workplace while addressing challenges with a positive outlook.
• Uphold and promote ethical standards as a role model for others.
• Provide strong customer service in a diverse team environment.

Requirements

• Possession of one of the following Oregon Electrician Licenses appropriate to the work to be performed:
  • General Supervising Electrician License
  • General Journeyman Electrician License
  • Limited Journey Manufacturing Plant License
  • Limited Supervising Manufacturing Plant License
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as a Journey-Level Electrician.
• Maintenance experience in a higher education facility or large commercial/residential complex.
• Experience with general maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.
• Knowledge/experience with maintenance and repair of steam heating, hot water boiler, and kitchen appliance systems.

Pay

$31.63–$48.42 per hour.

Benefits

The University of Oregon offers a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information, visit the university’s benefits website.