Electrician

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Tuition benefits

Athletic/performing arts tickets

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Weber State University seeks an Electrician to read blueprints, install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems, and operate electrical systems to support campus facilities. The role involves climbing ladders and handling electrical components as part of routine maintenance.

The position offers a career ladder based on qualifications, requires a high school diploma, and enrollment in a state electrical/apprenticeship program within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Enrollment in State electrical/apprenticeship program within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints or diagrams and install wiring, controls, and lighting systems.
• Operate and repair electrical systems to meet university needs.
• Maintain and repair electrical systems to support campus facilities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical wiring

Repair electric systems

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship program enrollment

Job description

Electrician

Requisition Number: S02441P

Position Category: Staff

Hours Per Week: 40

Months Per Year: 12

Alternate Work Schedule:

Pay Grade: N24

Salary:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Position can be hired at any level of the approved career ladder depending on candidate qualifications.

Position will read blueprints or technical diagrams. Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Operate and Repair electrical systems to meet University needs.

Required Qualifications:

Must have a high school diploma and be enrolled in the State structural, electrical, Apprenticeship Program or become enrolled within 6 months of being hired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

• medical
• dental
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• retirement
• a wellness program with release time and paid incentives
• tuition benefits
• free tickets to athletic and performing arts events
• paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Job Open Date: 08/03/2026

Review Date: 08/13/2026

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicant:

The annual salary for this position starts at $35,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications.

The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/benefits/non-exempt-benefits-summary.html.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Screening of applications will begin August 13, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Physical Activity of this position:

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms
• Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion
• Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
• Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium
• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles
• Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees
• Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
• Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
• Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time
• Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another
• Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward
• Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position
• This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles
• Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position
• Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly
• Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Physical Requirements of this position:

• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision:

• Required to have close visual acuity to inspect small defects, small parts at distances close to the eye.
• Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm's reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic.
• Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
• Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position:

• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions
• Activities occur inside and outside
• The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).