ELECTRICIAN 2 Ohio University

  • Ohio University
  • Athens, Ohio
  • Full Time

Job Description:

Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled electrical work. Installs, maintains & repairs electrical equipment & systems (e.g., electrical systems, wiring, motors). Provides work direction, training and mentoring of lower-level electricians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.

Provide work direction, training, and mentoring of lower level electricians and other workers engaged in electrical installation, repair, and maintenance.

Installs, maintains and repairs electrical equipment (e.g., electrical systems including work with high voltage systems & work with electric control circuits, wiring, motors, appliances, lighting, fans, transformers, heating and cooling equipment, elevators and switches); troubleshoots electrical control circuits and high voltage systems.

Performs other miscellaneous duties (i.e., makes sketches, reads blueprints, makes cost estimates, determines materials and time needed, completed reports)

Performs inventory control, work scheduling and work order control. Completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management system ( CMMS ).

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Journey-level working knowledge of electrical methods and applications, National Electric Code, and safety practices regarding electricity; skill in installing, maintaining & repairing electrical equipment, reading blueprints
  • Ability to understand system mechanical procedures
  • Read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages
  • Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems
  • Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, schematic and pictorial form
  • Work independently or with others
  • Demonstrated willingness to work with diverse populations
  • Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand &/or power tools & equipment
  • Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures
  • Work at heights
  • Lift up to 50 lbs
  • 48 months skilled experience in electrical work, or equivalent
  • Written and practical test may be required.
  • Valid Drivers License
  • May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazardselectrical shocks & high voltage; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; work at extended heights from ladders or bucket trucks; confined spaces
  • May work outside exposed to weather
  • An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications:

    Knowledge of employee mentoring, training and development, inventory control*

    *developed after employment

    Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration

    Department: Electric Shop

    Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Cory Dorton, ...

    Employment Type: full-time regular

    Advertised Salary:

    AFSCME |08|$24.14 $27.18 hourly rate

    Job ID: 477855255
    Originally Posted on: 5/21/2025

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