Electrician I

Logo: Posting Number:

STA00592PO25

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):

Electrician I

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

Division of Administration and Finance

Department:

DAF Facilities Maintenance

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 8:00a.m-4:30p.m.

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

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Trades/Maintenance

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:

Under limited supervision, performs skilled electrical duties required to maintain and repair campus-wide electrical systems, installs electrical equipment, and remodels existing electrical services to support campus departments.

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.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

• Drivers license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• South Carolina Journeyman Electrical license

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of electricity, circuits and wiring.
• Ability to install and maintain electrical systems in campus buildings
• .Ability to use electrical tools/meters to check and troubleshoot electrical equipment
• Understanding of protective clothing, equipment and general safety procedures.

Job Duty:

Maintains and follows a safe, productive, cost effective, and comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program for constant reliable operations relating to all campus-wide electrical systems, including but not limited to building, lighting, power circuit, and emergency systems by receiving work orders; communicating with the supervisor and the Call Center; planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and problem solving assigned facility electrical issues; and ensuring that all facility electrical 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:

45

Job Duty:

Installs conduit, electrical raceways, electrical emergency systems such as fire alarms, smoke detectors, emergency lighting, and new electrical services; remodels/renovates building electrical systems to accommodate increased load requirements; provides power to HVAC, laboratory, and specialty equipment; and pulls wire and cable for electrical requirements while ensuring that work is in code compliance.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

30

Job Duty:

Takes personal initiative to identify and correct any problems and to develop strong customer service practices including customer communication and involvement, notifications, and process reviews to ensure that electrical systems and customer needs are met whenever possible and only referring higher level, problematic situations to the supervisor or assistant director.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Performs administrative tasks such as maintaining and completing accurate daily timesheets and records on all scheduled and emergency repairs performed on all electrical related systems, assisting with the Facility Services inventory control by requesting, receiving and monitoring maintenance supplies, materials, and tools from Consolidated Supplies and outside vendors following established procurement policies and procedures, and attending meetings and training events related to customer service, safety, and continuous improvement.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Performs other related maintenance duties as assigned that may arise during daily activities.

Essential Function:

No

Percentage of Time:

5

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

Yes

Hazardous weather category:

Essential

Number of Vacancies:

1

Job Open Date:

07/21/2025

Job Close Date:

09/04/2025

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 4, 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

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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.