Campus Utility Electrician: MV, Lighting & Traffic

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking an Electrician to perform routine and complex electrical work across campus infrastructure, including distribution, lighting, and traffic control systems.

You will follow safety practices, read blueprints, install and repair equipment, and mentor junior electricians while ensuring reliable power and safe operations. This on-site role requires a high school diploma and practical experience with campus electrical systems.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems.
• Experience with campus electrical infrastructure and maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintains campus primary electrical distribution systems (12470V/4160V) via predictive and preventive maintenance and repair.
• Maintains and updates campus site lighting, wiring, and lighting control across walkways, streets, and lots.
• Promotes safety, provides training and mentorship; complies with OSHA, NEC/NESC rules and licensing.
• Maintains campus traffic signal systems, cabinets, heads, detection, signage; sets up temporary work zones.
• Maintains electrical utility plant equipment; reads plans, lays out conduit, collaborates with customers.

Skills

Electrical work

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking an Electrician to perform routine and complex electrical work across campus infrastructure, including distribution, lighting, and traffic control systems.

You will follow safety practices, read blueprints, install and repair equipment, and mentor junior electricians while ensuring reliable power and safe operations. This on-site role requires a high school diploma and practical experience with campus electrical systems.