Electrician

Electrician

This is skilled technical work involving operating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building electrical systems and components, including electrical components in other building systems (HVAC, communications, security, plumbing, lighting, etc.) due to new construction or renovations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits. Ability to understand electric circuit diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals and use same to troubleshoot system problems, make repairs, and install new components. Ability to use electric diagnostic test equipment and tools of the electrical trade. Ability to understand and apply standard trade practices in performing work.

Physical Demands: Standard requirements of the trade: walking, standing, climbing stairs, stooping, crawling, working with hands above head, working from a standard and/or extended ladder and scaffold, lifting up to 75 lbs. Most work is performed inside a building.

Duties/Responsibilities: Repair or replace building electrical system components. Troubleshoot problems with building electrical systems and related components. Install components and associated wiring to building electrical system to expand capability of existing system or for building renovations. Prepare work related documents (work orders, vouchers, reports, purchase requests, etc.) and interact with customers via phone and in person to coordinate work. Other duties assigned by supervisor.

Posting Number - S15250P

Working Title - Electrician

Department - FMD-O&M-Electric Shop

Location of Vacancy - Athens Area

Advertised Salary - $42,000 or Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date - 06/04/2026

Open until filled - Yes

Proposed Starting Date - 07/20/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

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