Electrician

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking an experienced electrician to support campus facilities. Under limited supervision, you will perform highly skilled electrical duties to maintain and repair campus-wide electrical systems.

You will install electrical equipment and remodel existing electrical services to support campus departments. The role is full-time and on-site, with comprehensive health, retirement, and tuition benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical documents.
• Understand written and oral instructions; operate a computer.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, coworkers, vendors and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair campus-wide electrical systems.
• Install electrical equipment and remodel services for campus departments.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Computer use

Communication skills

Schematics interpretation

Education

Journeyman Electrician Certification

Job description

Electrician Department: DAF Facilities Maintenance

Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

Advertised Job Summary Under limited supervision, performs highly skilled electrical duties required to maintain and repair campus-wide electrical systems. Installs electrical equipment and remodels existing electrical services to support campus departments.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and other electric documents.
• Understand written, oral instructions and use a computer.
• Able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, coworkers, vendors and contractors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician Certification

Job Close Date

07/24/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by July 24, 2026.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.