Electrician

Electrician

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

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

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 - Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications - Journeyman Electrician Certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and other electric documents. Understand written, oral instructions and use a computer. Able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, coworkers, vendors, and contractors.

Job Duties

• Building Electrical Maintenance & Repair: Maintain and repair electrical systems within assigned facilities, including panels, branch circuits, lighting, and connected equipment. Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues using established procedures and code requirements.
• Support to Projects & Senior Staff: Assist senior electricians and supervisors with project work by providing field input, performing installations, and supporting system testing and commissioning.
• Safety, Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all work complies with NEC and institutional standards. Maintain accurate work records and follow all safety procedures.
• Installation & Renovation Work: Install conduit, wiring, and electrical components to support renovations and equipment installations. Modify existing building systems to accommodate load changes under established designs and direction.
• Work Order Execution & Troubleshooting: Independently receive, diagnose, and complete work orders related to building electrical systems. Escalate complex or system-level issues as appropriate.

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
• Job Open Date - 06/10/2026
• Job Close Date - 07/24/2026
• Open Until Filled - No

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.