Electrician

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced electrician responsible for a broad range of electrical maintenance tasks in university facilities. You will mentor apprentices, perform routine and advanced maintenance, and ensure compliance with department procedures and current codes and laws.

Responsibilities include installing and repairing wiring systems, testing circuits, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety standards while coordinating with other trades.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with trade-related experience.
• Preferred five years in electrical construction/repair.
• Journeyman license and related training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor apprentice electricians.
• Maintain and repair building electrical systems and equipment up to 600 volts.
• Read and interpret construction blueprints and install wiring, conduit, switches, and lights.
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose electrical issues.
• Promote safety and comply with OSHA and NEC regulations.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Education

Journeyman electrician license

Tools

VOM/multimeter

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs electrical and related duties requiring both routine and advanced levels of professional skill and technical knowledge. Provides training and mentorship to apprentice level employees. Performs preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on building systems in accordance with department procedures and applicable codes and laws. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

JOB SUMMARY

Performs electrical and related duties requiring both routine and advanced levels of professional skill and technical knowledge. Provides training and mentorship to apprentice level employees. Performs preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on building systems in accordance with department procedures and applicable codes and laws. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Duties

• 10% - Essential - Training and Mentorship: Leads, guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.
• 10% - Essential - Work Area Maintenance: Prepares and cleans work areas, shop and vehicles. Identifies and gathers proper tools and materials and ensures proper housekeeping.
• 55% - Essential - Electrical Systems: Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical wiring systems and equipment. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, and repairs single and 3-phase up to 600 volts. Uses appropriate troubleshooting test procedures and equipment, such as volt-ohm meter, and tracing circuits in rooms and buildings to isolate problems. Tests and changes failed circuit breakers. Changes bulbs, ballasts, switches and receptacles after verifying failure. Measures current flow (Amps) to verify proper motor operation. Tests emergency lighting and battery systems.
• 20% - Essential - Electrical Construction: Understands and interprets construction drawings (blueprints) needed to perform required electrical tasks and review of projects. Lays out and installs electrical conduit, switches, receptacles, lights and other electrical equipment.
• 5% - Essential - Safety: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy. Complies with all NEC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Vocational or Technical Training; Trade School Diploma or five years of experience at Clemson in electrical
• Licenses - Plumber - Journeyman
• Work Experience: 5+ years