Maintenance Electrician (Journeyman) | Full Time

Location:Augusta University

Full/Part Time:Full Time

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at

College/Department Information

Providing the highest level of quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to the entire university community while creating and caring for a physical environment in which those who seek knowledge, enlightenment and well‑being enjoy successful, productive, and fulfilled lives. Facilities Services Division provides quality customer service by maintaining a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment in which students, faculty, and staff can function and accomplish their educational objectives and by supporting a patient care culture that continuously improves. Facilities Services' responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Facilities Support, Construction, Space Management, and Environmental Services.

Inspects, repairs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, machinery, and equipment. Uses a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment. Has at least two years of journeyman level electrical experience. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically requires an Electrician's license from the state. Performs routine and moderately complex maintenance and repairs on all building internal electrical systems, equipment, and controls to include 120V internal building power distribution systems, fluorescent, LED, and specialty lighting systems, service panels, feeders, branch circuits and specialized electrical systems such as lighting controls, generators, emergency and standby power systems, fire alarms, motor controls, air conditioning, heating equipment, fans, and pumps.

Performs routine and moderately complex maintenance and repairs on all external building electrical power supply systems and controls, to include building electrical service feeders and associated electrical service panels, breakers, disconnects, and switches.

May be required to serve in an on‑call status and remain work‑ready when scheduled for an on‑call period or rotation.

High School diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization with four years experience; Experience in installation, repair and operation of a wide array of common electrical and lighting system components.

Knowledge of National Electrical Code

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Excellent interpersonal, customer service, written and verbal communication skills

Shift / Salary / Benefits

Shift: The regular working hours for this position are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and must work mandatory overtime which can include holidays, weekends, and after regular working hours.

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full‑time benefits‑eligible employees and some of our half‑time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full‑time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc. information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer‑friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient‑and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Select University Faculty & Staff External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.

Select University Faculty & Staff Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.