Electrician

State of South Carolina; Richland (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Tuition support

Scholarships for dependents

Annual leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking an Electrician I to perform highly skilled electrical duties across campus facilities. Under limited supervision, you will install electrical equipment and remodel existing electrical services to support campus departments.

The role requires reading blueprints, interpreting electrical documents, and communicating effectively with faculty and vendors. A Journeyman Electrician Certification is preferred, with opportunities for growth and professional

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions and operate a computer.
• Effective communication with faculty, staff, coworkers, vendors, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and electrical documents.
• Follow instructions and use a computer.
• Communicate effectively with campus personnel and contractors.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Journeyman Electrician Certification

Job description

Electrician I

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

• 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

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.