High Voltage Electrician

Logo: Posting Number:

STA00632PO25

Job Family:

Skilled Trades

Job Function:

Electrical Maintenance

USC Market Title:

Electrician

Link to USC Market Title: Job Level:

T2 - Technical Support

Business Title (Internal Title):

High Voltage Electrician

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

Division of Administration and Finance

Department:

DAF Facilities Energy Plant

State Pay Band:

5

Approved Starting Salary:

$45,133

Advertised Salary Range:

$45,133 - $56,416

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday
7:00 am-3:30pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Other

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelors degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary:

Performs duties in the operation and maintenance of the University of South Carolinas Energy Department.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of high voltage distribution systems and the effects of work actions.
• Hard working, dependable and has safety as priority one.

Job Duty:

• Maintains and follows a safe, productive, cost effective comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program for reliable operations related to all campus wide high voltage electrical systems, including but not limited to building, energy plant, manholes, tunnels and direct bury electrical systems by receiving work orders;
• Communicating with the supervisor, planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating,
• Problem solving assigned facility electrical issues;
• Assisting with ensuring that all facility high voltage systems are in safe working order and compliant with national and local codes and regulations while exhibiting professionalism in conduct, appearance, and work practices

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

35

Job Duty:

• Assist with installs, repairs and maintains existing high voltage electrical distribution systems(s), including but not limited to high voltage cable, switches, transformers, terminations and test equipment.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

• Assists with departmental work as assigned by supervisor.
• Identifies equipment inspected and equipment needing repairs; providing input to urgency.
• Uses protective equipment for good safety.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

• Learns to read blueprints, manuals, schematics and other drawings to complete repair(s) or installation(s).
• Participates in discussion to resolve high voltage campus related questions to include daily operation, system design, and capital project requirements.
• Attends meetings as required.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

• Assists with regular and preventive maintenance work on high voltage equipment; including energy plant electrical systems.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment needed to perform assigned tasks.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

5

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

Yes

Hazardous weather category:

Essential

Number of Vacancies:

1

Job Open Date:

08/01/2025

Job Close Date:

09/15/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by September 15, 2025.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting: EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.