High Voltage Electrician

University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Full Time

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Posting Summary

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 Location of Vacancy 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

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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 bachelor's 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.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Performs duties in the operation and maintenance of the University of South Carolina's 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.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications 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 Duties

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

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes Hazardous weather category Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 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

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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.

Supplemental Questions

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- Do you have 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?
yes
no
- Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application?
Yes
No

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