ELECTRICIAN

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a skilled Electrician to fabricate and install control and distribution equipment, connect wiring to lighting and power systems, and perform preventive maintenance. The role involves reading blueprints, repairing equipment, and ensuring safe, compliant operations onsite in a unionized setting.

Typical schedule and duties emphasize hands-on wiring, conduit work, and detailed service reporting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and specialized training in electrical work.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
• Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials involved in electrical work.
• Reasonable knowledge of the maintenance requirements of electrical equipment, fixtures and devices.
• Reasonable manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
• Reasonable experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and devices.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install control and distribution apparatus, including switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening them in place with screws or bolts.
• Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, using hand tools.
• Cut, thread, bind, and route conduit lines, and pull wire through conduit by means of fish tape.
• Dismantle and repair equipment, replacing defective wires, motor brushes, condensers, and burned-out fuses.
• Test continuity of electrical circuits in installed or repaired equipment, using electrical measuring instruments.
• Analyze malfunctions of electrical equipment, using an ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, drawings, and visual inspection.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities, including periodic visual inspections, taping frayed or exposed wires, and securing loose connections.
• Cut or bore through walls, ceilings, or partitions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, circuit diagrams, and job specifications.
• Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.
• Install and operate public address equipment and temporary lines for electrical services.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical work

Manual dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Specialized electrical training

Job description

Fabricate and install control and distribution apparatus, including switches, relays, and circuit-breaker panels, fastening them in place with screws or bolts.
Connect wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment, using hand tools.
Cut, thread, bind, and route conduit lines, and pull wire through conduit by means of fish tape.
Dismantle and repair equipment, replacing defective wires, motor brushes, condensers, and burned-out fuses.
Test continuity of electrical circuits in installed or repaired equipment, using electrical measuring instruments.
Analyze malfunctions of electrical equipment, using an ammeter, voltmeter, ohmmeter, drawings, and visual inspection.
Perform preventive maintenance activities, including periodic visual inspections, taping frayed or exposed wires, and securing loose connections.
Cut or bore through walls, ceilings, or partitions.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches, circuit diagrams, and job specifications.
Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.
Install and operate public address equipment and temporary lines for electrical services.

Required Qualifications*

Graduation from high school and specialized training in electrical work.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials involved in electrical work.
Reasonable knowledge of the maintenance requirements of electrical equipment, fixtures and devices.
Reasonable manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.
Reasonable experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and devices.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.