Electrician

Electrician

Job no: 497749

Work type: Staff

Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307

Categories: Staff, Service/Maintenance

Position Title: Electrician

Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)

Department:
55501 - Electrical

Advertised Salary: $30.30-32.47 hourly rate pursuant to the FSU and AFSCME/AFL-CIO Agreement

Benefits:


Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

AFSCME Benefits

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Temporary/Continuing: Continuing

Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time

Union Group: Custodial, Maintenance, Dining, Skilled Trade (AFSCME Local 1609)

Term of Position: 12 Month

At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause

Summary of Position: Perform skilled trades work in installing, inspecting, maintaining, diagnosing, and/or electrical wiring, equipment and devices of any voltage as required to maintain the function and operation of the University.

Position Type: Staff

Required Education: High school diploma or GED equivalency.

Required Work Experience: No minimum years of experience required other than that necessary to obtain a Journeyman's license. However, work experience must include commercial, industrial, high voltage, and controls.

Required Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license.

State of Michigan Journeyman Electrical License.

Physical Demands:

• Bending
• Carrying
• Electrical Hazards
• Inclement Weather
• Moving
• Reaching
• Twisting
• Balancing
• Climbing
• Driving
• Heights
• Lifting
• Pulling/Pushing
• Repetitive movement
• Standing

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: State of Michigan Master's Electrical license preferred but not required.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Estimate material requirements for assigned work.

Install, inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair all electrical wiring, equipment, and apparatus used for signaling systems and circuits, including fire alarms, security alarms, time systems, and bell systems, as allowed by law. (Telephone communications systems excluded.)

Install, inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair all electrical wiring, equipment, and apparatus used for the distribution and utilization of electrical energy for power and lighting of both permanent and temporary circuits and systems of appropriate required voltage.

Install, inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair all electrical wiring, equipment, and apparatus used for the production, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy for all emergency and standby systems and circuits.

Maintain assigned tools and keep equipment and mechanical space in a neat, organized, and clean, non-hazardous environment.

May be required to secure the required electrical permits

Prepare records and reports as assigned.

Provide emergency shutdown and passenger evacuation from all elevators as provided by law.

Stock, maintain, and operate a service vehicle in a neat, organized, and safe manner.

Maintain the safety and security of equipment, vehicles, keys, tools, materials, and inventories.


Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to University policies and procedures, a driving record check and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of your duties.

Maintain safety, health, and quality standards in all duties and responsibilities.
Train and oversee the work of other employees in performing the characteristic duties.
• Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.

Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Carry out these responsibilities in accordance with University policies and applicable laws.

Report to the immediate supervisor.

Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Assist in or perform work on other mechanical systems as needed.

Train and oversee others in the performance of the characteristic duties.

Skills and Abilities: Communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Demonstrate the ability to climb a 100-foot light pole.

Direct and train others in the performance of the characteristic duties.

Erect and work from ladders, scaffolds, elevated work platforms, light poles, bucket trucks, etc.

Keep and maintain accurate records.

Maintain University standards of good artistry in both quality and quantity.

Perform mathematical computations with a high degree of accuracy.

Perform skilled work in all electrical-related duties.

Read, understand, interpret, and follow blueprints, sketches, schematics, specifications, directions, safety labels, equipment operations manuals, etc.

Understand and know methods, codes, regulations, materials, tools, equipment, occupational hazards, and safety precautions of the electrical trade.

Understand, use good judgment, and follow procedures established through safety training and the physical plant safety manual.

Work harmoniously with others and direct them in situations of variable temperatures, occasional noise, stressful workloads, and inclement weather.

Work independently.

Work with the least amount of inconvenience to all people involved.

Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Certification/License

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial Application Review Date:
May 11, 2026

Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes

Posting Close Date:

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.

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Advertised: 24 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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