Electrician

Southern Oregon University; Oregon; On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension program

Job summary

Southern Oregon University is seeking a qualified Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, replace, and repair electrical systems across campus. You will work with a Supervising Electrician to support residential and commercial areas, with a focus on safety and code compliance.

The ideal candidate holds one of several Oregon Electrician licenses, has three years of building maintenance experience, and can drive University vehicles.

Qualifications

• Possession of one Oregon Electrician's license appropriate to the work.
• Valid Oregon Driver License with good driving record.
• Three years of general building maintenance experience across electrical or related trades.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, replace, and repair electrical devices across campus.
• Perform new installations where practical and coordinate with campus electricians.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety standards in all facilities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Driver license

Maintenance experience

Education

Oregon Electrician License

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: November 27, 2026

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: January 1, 2027

Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:

Job Family Group: Support Staff

Support Staff Classification Title: Electrician

Division/Department: Finance and Administration/Facilities, Management and Planning

Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): Salary Range 28, Step 1-4, $33.55-$38.58 per hour or $5,816-$6,687 per month @ 1.0 FTE

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Appointment Basis: 12-month

Time Type: Full-time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration/Temporary: Renewable

This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes

This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes

Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Work Location Type: On-campus

Work Hours: M-F (8:00a - 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice.

Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Position Description

This position works with a Supervising Electrician and Limited Maintenance Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, replace, and/or repair all electrical devices on campus and performs new installations where deemed practical. The electricians work in all areas on campus ranging from residential to commercial.

Minimum Requirements

• Possession of one of the following Oregon Electrician's Licenses appropriate to the work to be performed: General Supervising Electrician License, General Journeyman Electrician License, Limited Journey Manufacturing Plant License, Limited Supervising Manufacturing Plant License
• Valid Oregon Driver License Good driving record - must qualify to drive University vehicles
• Three years general building maintenance experience in one or more of the following trade areas: electrical, carpentry, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and welding.

Preferred Requirements

• Construction and general maintenance experience: Electrical, welding, machining, use of power tools, knowledge of carpentry, roofing, hardware, locks, and painting; using acetylene, electric equipment, lathes, power saws, drill press, mechanical hack saw, pipe cutters, and threaders.

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

• (70%) Electrical Installations and Repairs Establishes a scheduled preventive maintenance system for electrical equipment and devices and supervises or conducts its operation. Installs service drops, panels, meters, conduit, wire starters, motors, heaters, lights, switches, controls, and all other electrical devices, including specialized research and industrial equipment. Corrects deficiencies found during inspections. Supervises and coordinates all activities pertaining to campus elevators including: set up and scheduling for inspection; test and repair of roller guides, door operators and locks, circuit boards, cam assemblies, rollers, brushes, contacts, relays, switches, and indicator lamps; maintaining accurate logs and records of tests, inspections, repairs, and equipment replacement; accepting bids from outside contractors for major repairs; requisitioning parts and supplies from outside vendors; and providing first-line response to emergency calls. Coordinates electrical services and maintenance with the City of Ashland's electrical department, which is the serving utility; reviews plans and specifications for Capital Construction projects to assure compliance with codes and to assure proper interfacing with existing systems; and provides engineering

Benefits

To view SOU's very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf

Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

Contact

For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].