Electrician 1 and Electrician 2

Posting Details

Posting Details


Business Title
Electrician 1 and Electrician 2


Posting Category
Maintenance/Trades/Service


Salary Grade
09


Salary Plan
Classified - CWA


Hiring Range /Pay Rate

Department
Electrical Maintenance


Department Description


CSU continues to improve our students' experiences by fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging campus environment that encourages academic success while connecting our students to the university and the city of Cleveland. The Electrician position plays a very important role in supporting campus facility operations as an active contributor. This role will work to maintain welcoming and safe facilities for students, staff, and visitors.

We encourage you to consider applying to join CSU in helping to shape a vibrant campus experience while supporting the University's commitment to student success.

Position Location
Main Campus


FTE
1.00


Job Summary

Electrician 1 Job Summary
Performs basic maintenance and repairs of electrical or lighting systems (600 volts or less) and their components including distribution equipment, transformers, circuits, control panels, electrical system components e.g. relays, contactors, and switches and lighting fixtures. Troubleshoots issues with power and lighting. Performs preventative maintenance on electrical equipment and systems including but not limited to maintaining circuits, motors, motor controllers, switches, transformers, and related components. Assists in routine inspections of building systems and equipment. Coordinates work with other trades employees, CSU employees, and outside vendors and contractors to complete work assignments. Maintains accurate records of maintenance activities and parts inventory using computerized maintenance management system. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Electrician 2 Job Summary
Performs advanced and routine troubleshooting and diagnostics on complex electrical, lighting, and control systems and their components. Independently manages electrical or lighting maintenance projects from start to finish while maintaining a high standard of safety and quality. Ensures compliance with electrical codes, regulatory guidelines, safety regulations and institutional standards. Establishes preventative maintenance routines and performs replacement, installation and maintenance of electrical, lighting, and control systems and their components. Assists in maintaining safe and reliable operation of campus power distribution. Operates designated equipment for routine maintenance and switching operations. Assists with training, mentoring, and leading other electricians under the guidance of Crew Leader, Electrical. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Electrician 1 Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent.
• Completion of four (4) year accredited electrical apprenticeship program.
• Experience as a journeyman electrician.
• Ability to work second shift, weekends, and on call-hours as required.
• Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds. If lifting is over fifty (50) pounds, ability to buddy lift or use of tools to aid in lifting.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, and various arial lifts in excess of twenty-five (25) feet.
• Valid driver's license and ability to establish and maintain driver eligibility under CSU Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Electrician 2 Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or state recognized equivalent.
• Completion of four (4) year accredited electrical apprenticeship program.
• Asbestos Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Certification, Confined Space Certification, and Fall Protection Certification or ability to obtain certifications within one (1) year of hire.
• Two (2) years experience as journeyman electrician.
• Experience with lighting and building controls.
• Ability to work second shift, weekends, and on call-hours as required.
• Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds. If lifting is over fifty (50) pounds, ability to buddy lift or use of tools to aid in lifting.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, and various arial lifts in excess of twenty-five (25) feet.
• Valid driver's license and ability to establish and maintain driver eligibility under CSU Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

Electrician 1 Preferred Qualifications

• Verifiable completion of training courses in electrical safety, installation, repair and maintenance, electrical theory, or National Electric Code (NEC).
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) or other workplace safety certifications.
• Asbestos Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Certification, Confined Space Certification, and Fall Protection Certification or ability to obtain certifications within one (1) year of hire.
• Maintenance, repair and electrical experience in an institutional, industrial, or manufacturing environment.

Electrician 2 Preferred Qualifications

• Verifiable completion of training courses in electrical safety, installation, repair and maintenance, electrical theory, National Electric Code (NEC), or National Fire Protection Association 70E (NFPA).
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) or other workplace safety certifications.
• Maintenance, repair and electrical experience in an institutional, industrial, or manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Electrician 1 KSAs

• Proficiency in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, lightning and control systems.
• Understanding of the NEC Code, motors, fuses, electrical infrastructure and components.
• Knowledge of new construction and repair techniques and of older building infrastructure repair techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work as an individual contributor and an effective team member.
• Ability to be dependable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to follow instructions and work with minimal supervision while maintaining a high standard of safety and quality.
• Ability to use appropriate hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment safely and effectively.
• Proficient in use of digital and mobile (i.e. phone or tablet) maintenance work order systems, email, and messaging.

Electrician 2 KSAs

• Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex electrical, lighting, and control systems and their components and in electrical distribution systems (11,400 volts) including substations, main-tie-main (MTM) configuration, and Kirk key interlock system.
• Understanding of NEC Code, National Fire Protection Association 70E (NFPA) electrical safety code.
• Knowledge of specialized electrical metering and measuring tools and equipment utilized to troubleshoot power quality.
• Ability to perform electrical load and field arc flash calculations.
• Knowledge of programming, operating, and troubleshooting lighting and power monitoring platforms e.g. Lutron, Power Monitoring Expert (PME).
• Advanced proficiency in new construction and repair techniques. Knowledge of older building infrastructure repair techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems and implement effective solutions quickly.
• Ability to read and interpret working drawings, job specifications, technical documents, blueprints, and schematics.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work as an individual contributor and an effective team member.
• Ability to be dependable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently and lead electrical projects from start to finish while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ability to use appropriate hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment safely and effectively.
• Proficient in use of digital and mobile (i.e. phone or tablet) maintenance work order systems, email, and messaging.

Requisition Number
PT0703776S


Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Instructions


Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.


Applications will be exclusively accepted online at . Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week
40+ as needed


Work Schedule

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Full Time/Part Time
Full Time


Posted Date
02/20/2026


Close Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled
Yes


Review Begins
02/27/2026


Tentative Start Date