Electrician

Oakland University; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a qualified Electrical journeyman/Master Electrician for its Plant Maintenance department on campus in Rochester, NY. The role involves maintaining and repairing electrical systems across commercial, industrial, and residential facilities while coordinating with other trades.

The successful candidate will hold an electrical journeyman’s card or Master Electrician License, with six years of related experience, and must work with minimal supervision while adhering to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Electrical journeyman’s card or Master Electrician License (Michigan) and six years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of other trades (plumbing, mechanical) relevant to electrical work.
• Ability to read and interpret building schematics for electrical/mechanical systems.
• Ability to repair equipment professionally.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring standing, bending, lifting up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Member of skilled trades team responsible for campus-wide maintenance.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs across various facilities.
• Collaborate with other trades as needed to support installations and repairs.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Electrical journeyman’s card

Master Electrician License

Tools

Master Electrician License

Job description

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Electrical journeyman’s card or Master Electrician License from the State of Michigan and proof of six years of continuing job related experience dealing specifically with a variety of commercial, industrial and residential electrical systems.
• Candidate must also possess a working knowledge of other skilled trades including plumbing and mechanical installations as these may impact electrical installations and repairs.
• Ability to interpret building schematics as they apply to electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to repair equipment in a professional manner.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to perform work requiring frequent standing, reaching, walking, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing on a ladder and lifting in order to perform various electrical maintenance and repair tasks; frequent lifting requiring the execution of up to sixty pounds to move and use tools, equipment, and the application of electrical procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.

Department

4932 - Plant Maintenance

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Electrical journeyman’s card or Master Electrician License from the State of Michigan and proof of six years of continuing job related experience dealing specifically with a variety of commercial, industrial and residential electrical systems.
• Candidate must also possess a working knowledge of other skilled trades including plumbing and mechanical installations as these may impact electrical installations and repairs.
• Ability to interpret building schematics as they apply to electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to repair equipment in a professional manner.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Ability to perform work requiring frequent standing, reaching, walking, bending, pulling, pushing, climbing on a ladder and lifting in order to perform various electrical maintenance and repair tasks; frequent lifting requiring the execution of up to sixty pounds to move and use tools, equipment, and the application of electrical procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the University by the University’s insurance carrier.

Desired Qualifications

• State of Michigan Master Electrician License.

All Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Purpose

The successful candidate will be part of a skilled trades team responsible for campus-wide maintenance activities.

Job Open Date

09/03/2026