Electrician

About the role

University Housing, a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, is committed to support 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 staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience. University Housing units which include Business Services Operations, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Promotions & Student Recruitment, and Residence Life. University Housing is a $110‑million dollar educational and business department that is a self‑sustaining, self‑liquidating agency of the University (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget). Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and the University. Students who live on campus their first year have higher grades, are retained at the University of Oregon at higher rates, graduate at higher rates and graduate more quickly.

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 replacement of lighting fixtures, branch circuits, and overcurrent and short-circuit protection devices.
• Install, maintain, and repair a wide range of electronic equipment, including commercial and specialized systems that may require custom design and unique maintenance procedures.
• Maintain, repair, and replace components of campus exterior lighting systems and associated control devices (pole-mounted and building-mounted fixtures).

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

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

Skills

• Ability to perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.
• Skilled in taking initiative, looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Skill in creating and sustaining a respectful, inclusive workplace while proactively addressing challenges with a positive outlook.
• Ability to uphold and promote ethical standards as a role model for others.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

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 and hot water boiler, and kitchen appliance systems.

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 about benefits, visit our website.

Pay

Salary: $31.63‑$48.42 per hour (FTE 1.0)