Electrician

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, and equipment in academic buildings, residence halls, laboratories, and administrative offices.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues such as power failures, faulty wiring, lighting problems, and equipment malfunctions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems including panels, transformers, generators, and lighting systems.
• Install and maintain lighting systems, switches, outlets, circuit breakers, and control systems.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes and university safety policies.
• Respond to electrical maintenance requests and emergency repairs across campus.
• Aid with electrical upgrades, renovations, and new construction projects.
• Maintain records of maintenance work, repairs, and inspections.
• Collaborate with other maintenance staff, contractors, and campus departments.
• Perform inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of campus fire alarm systems, including fire alarm control panels, manual pull stations, smoke detectors, horn/strobes, and other related fire detection and notification devices.
• Install and maintain underground electrical systems, including cutting, threading, bending, and installing conduit.
• Pull wiring and complete electrical connections in panel boards to support university construction and maintenance operations.
• Perform work in confined spaces, including crawl spaces and attics, as required.
• Assist other departments in troubleshooting problem issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections of electrical equipment and circuits to ensure proper operation and detect conditions such as loose connections, overheating, insulation deterioration, arcing, misalignment, lubrication deficiencies, and vibration.
• After hours call back for repairs and emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• A state electricians license
• Knowledge of electrical codes and regulations
• Use of all tools associated with the installation and repairs of electrical systems
• Ability to communicate effectively and possess customer service skills
• Valid driver’s license