Electrician

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,437 - 60,441; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is hiring an experienced Electrician for its Detroit campus. The role covers installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems across university buildings.

Candidates must hold a journeyman electrician license, read blueprints, and work safely in varied environments, including high and confined spaces. Essential duties include troubleshooting, wiring modifications, and collaboration with facilities teams to ensure reliable power and lighting systems while adhering

Qualifications

• Possession of an authorized journeyman's license as an electrician.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to transport, use and maintain heavy tools and equipment, including voltmeters and wiring.
• Access wiring at varying heights and angles from below ground to several stories high.
• Must obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, alter, maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment and fixtures campus-wide.
• Diagnose trouble in electrical sources, troubleshoot high/low voltage and AC/DC currents.
• Repair or replace damaged electrical equipment and wires and obtain necessary supplies.
• Install power and lighting systems, shut down power and connect circuits as required.
• Work from blueprints and diagrams; modify systems and rewire as needed.
• Maintain safe working conditions and report during emergencies as essential personnel.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Safety conscious

Height work ability

Physical stamina

Education

Journeyman electrician license

Tools

Voltmeters

Soldering irons

Ladders & scaffolds

Job description

Electrician

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Electrician at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

• POSITION PURPOSE Install, alter, maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment and fixtures throughout campus and in University buildings in accordance with standard practices of the electrical trade.
• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Diagnose trouble in electrical sources, connections, outlets and fixtures. Troubleshoot problems in high or low voltage and with AC or DC currents; work with electrical controls, power units, motors, plant power and lighting systems; access wires and lines which may be above ceilings, in walls, underground or inside fixtures; transport and use voltmeters and other diagnostic equipment to indicate electrical problems on-location in campus facilities as well as outdoors.
• Repair or replace damaged or broken electrical equipment and wires. Determine and obtain all supplies and equipment needed to make repairs; erect and use ladders, scaffolds and chainfalls; utilize lift equipment to access high wires and fixtures; work above ceilings, under water, in crawl spaces, at any height from below ground level to several stories high and at any angle; remove broken material or equipment to be replaced; upgrade or replace wiring and fixtures to meet federal and local electrical codes; modify systems as appropriate.
• Install electrical power and lighting systems. Shut down power in work area as appropriate; work with live wires; connect circuits; determine power source to feed power and lighting systems; solder joints and terminals; maneuver electrical supplies, equipment and tools to access work area; run wire through ceilings, floors, walls, etc. to connect fixture and power source; mount fixtures and wires at varying heights and angles according to specifications; place new electrical fixtures, outlets and equipment.
• Work according to blueprints, wiring diagrams and/or personal instruction. Determine where wiring and power sources are located; check electrical loads; recommend changes to electrical circuits and sources being used; increase available electricity to accommodate usage; utilize appropriate methods and procedures for equipment and worksite; rewire existing buildings; troubleshoot and repair departmental equipment; locate mislabeled or unidentified wiring and circuits.
• Maintain safe working conditions at all times by using supplies and equipment properly and taking necessary precautions. Work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions; perform duties in areas which may contain toxic fumes or agents using appropriate safety equipment and procedures; complete tasks requiring work in different positions and at different angles; transport tools and equipment to worksites throughout campus including stairwells, ceilings, basements, rooftops, crawl spaces, etc.
• All Electricians are considered to be "Essential Personnel," and are required to report during a university emergency closure period.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Possession and maintenance of an authorized journeyman's license as an electrician.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to transport, use and maintain heavy tools and equipment and the full range of electrical supplies and equipment, including voltmeters, wiring, soldering irons, circuitry, fuses, chainfalls, scaffolds, ladders, lifts, etc.
• Ability to access electrical equipment and wires at varying heights and angles from below ground level to several stories high and in confined areas.
• Ability to work in a variety of positions.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license and satisfactory driving record as determined by University policy.
• Thorough knowledge of national, State and local electrical codes.
• Ability to work in varying environmental and possibly hazardous working conditions utilizing appropriate safety precautions.
• Some experience as a maintenance electrician.
• Must obtain security clearance.

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Hourly Wage
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum:
• Salary hire maximum: 37.34

School/College/Division:

H4243 - Facilities Operations Maint Trades

Primary department:

H4243 - Facilities Operations Maint Trades

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 5
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.