Electrician

Recent Jobs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence seeks a licensed electrician to install, maintain, repair and operate campus electrical systems, supporting maintenance projects to improve safety, reliability and energy efficiency across buildings and outdoor facilities. The successful candidate will have a Rhode Island electrician’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid U.S.

driver’s license, with experience in fire alarm systems preferred; relocation within a daily commuting distance is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Moderate amount of experience in electrical trade or related field.
• Rhode Island electrician's license required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, switchboards and switches for additions and alterations to electrical systems.
• Tests, repairs and replaces defective parts in electrical circuits and equipment (e.g. motors, generators, pumps, controllers, switches, smoke detectors and fire alarms).
• Responds to work requests and emergencies to resolve issues promptly; assists staff with complex electrical and maintenance issues.
• Performs preventative maintenance on campus equipment and systems to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life and performance.
• Responds to on-campus electrical emergencies and recommends alternative solutions to electrical problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Rhode Island electrician's license

Valid U.S. driver’s license

Job description

Summary

Installs, maintains, repairs, and operates electrical equipment and circuitry in support of general maintenance activities to efficiently and effectively complete projects and assignments

Essential Job Functions

• Installs conduits, wires, pull boxes, switchboards and switches required for making additions, extensions and alterations to electrical systems as directed
• Tests, repairs and replaces defective parts in electrical circuits and equipment (e.g. motors, generators, pumps, controllers, switches, smoke detectors and fire alarms)
• Responds to assigned work requests, as well as electrical and maintenance emergencies to resolve issues in a timely manner; assists other staff with complex electrical and maintenance issues
• Performs preventative maintenance on campus equipment and systems to minimize downtime and maximize equipment life and performance
• Responds to on-campus electrical emergencies and recommends alternative solutions to electrical problems
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Moderate amount of experience working in electrical trade or other related experience
• Valid electrician's license in Rhode Island
• Valid U.S. driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with fire alarms, including inspection, maintenance and/or troubleshooting

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 28 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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