Apprentice Electrician - Multi-Skilled Campus Trades

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks an apprentice-level trades assistant to support multi-skilled electrical, HVAC, carpentry and plumbing work within university facilities. You will progress from entry to advanced semi-skilled abilities through hands-on service and trade-related instruction.

Duties include tracing circuits, testing breakers, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and on-the-job training under journeyman supervision.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems.
• Relevant experience may substitute the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• 75% Electrical Systems Management: Traces circuits to isolate problems. Tests and changes failed circuit breakers, identifying voltages. Changes bulbs, ballasts, witches and receptacles. Measures current flow (Amps) to verify proper motor operation. Repairs 3-way and 4-way switch circuits. Checks and sets official building clocks. Tests emergency lighting and batteries.
• 10% Preventative Maintenance, Trades Training and Development: Performs corrective and preventive maintenance for university buildings, serving as assistant and/or primary maintenance representative for the Facilities division. Performs multiskilled tasks as on-the-job training under the direction of a Journeyman or Master trades worker when appropriate. Completes on-the-job training and related educational instruction as outlined in multi-skilled apprenticeship program.
• 5% HVAC Systems Management: Perform preventive maintenance as directed and scheduled minor repairs on fan coils, air handlers, and re/pre-heat coils. Checks and changes filters, oil and grease bearings. Changes motors if repair is impractical, cleaning and re-insulating per standard procedures. Unstops or replaces condensate drains. Diagnosis, replaces, and calibrates bad pneumatic thermostats. Checks and changes industrial drive belts. Assists in changing bearings. Checks and greases pumps. Performs preventive maintenance and repair on air compressors to include crank cases, regulators, and dryer repair.
• 5% Carpentry and Safety: Carpentry: Repairs latches, locks, weather-stripping, door issues, windows, window blinds and window frames. Reattaches loose or missing cove base, repairs damaged or missing VCT, LVT, and laminate flooring. Replaces damaged or stained ceiling tile, and repairs minor damages in drop ceiling grid. Safety: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy. Complies with all NEC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.
• 5% Plumbing: Unstops, changes, replaces or re-hangs commercial toilets, urinals, and sinks. Tests and replaces failed valves and parts. Clears drains with manual or powered auger as needed. Performs routine maintenance of emergency eyewashes and showers.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The State of South Carolina seeks an apprentice-level trades assistant to support multi-skilled electrical, HVAC, carpentry and plumbing work within university facilities. You will progress from entry to advanced semi-skilled abilities through hands-on service and trade-related instruction.

Duties include tracing circuits, testing breakers, preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and on-the-job training under journeyman supervision.