Electrician

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University seeks an Electrician to install and maintain electrical systems, wiring and lighting across campus. Responsibilities include supervising the Electrical Shop, ensuring compliance with state laws, and coordinating with campus engineers to ensure power availability.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 3+ years of related experience, with a non-exempt biweekly pay structure. Apply to join a university recognized for its academic programs and student success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of work‑related experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish performance and safety standards and procedures for department while ensuring compliance with state laws, state electrical codes, safety, and environmental standards
• Provide leadership, supervision, and instruction to personnel assigned to Electrical Shop
• Supervise installation and maintenance of electrical systems for campus buildings, equipment, electrical fixtures, and lighting
• Assign workload to achieve maximum efficiency in department
• Perform job inspections to ensure work meets all compliance standards
• Maintain inventory as to eliminate down-time in production
• Select materials and equipment at competitive prices
• Work with campus engineers to ensure electrical plans are circuited correctly and power is available at each location
• Oversee power disconnects so external contractors can secure into proper power source
• Locate high voltage duct bank, GTE underground cables, underground computer cables, underground street light circuits, and underground secondary cables for outside contractors
• Provide electrical power when necessary
• Follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work
• Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment, assigned service vehicle, and work areas
• Install and repair common appliances and maintenance of alarms such as burglar alarms and landscape lighting

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Testing procedures

Math skills

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Electrician

Job ID: 303266

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands‑on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student‑centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Mechanical Maintenance

Job Summary

Install and maintain electrical systems, install and maintain wiring and lighting systems, inspect electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers, and repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures. Responsible for maintenance of electrical systems with charges less than one (1) kilovolt, or 1,000 volts.

Responsibilities

• Establish performance and safety standards and procedures for department while ensuring compliance with state laws, state electrical codes, safety, and environmental standards
• Provide leadership, supervision, and instruction to personnel assigned to Electrical Shop
• Supervise installation and maintenance of electrical systems for campus buildings, equipment, electrical fixtures, and lighting
• Assign workload to achieve maximum efficiency in department
• Perform job inspections to ensure work meets all compliance standards
• Maintain inventory as to eliminate down-time in production
• Select materials and equipment at competitive prices
• Work with campus engineers to ensure electrical plans are circuited correctly and power is available at each location
• Oversee power disconnects so external contractors can secure into proper power source
• Locate high voltage duct bank, GTE underground cables, underground computer cables, underground street light circuits, and underground secondary cables for outside contractors
• Provide electrical power when necessary
• Follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work
• Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment, assigned service vehicle, and work areas
• Install and repair common appliances and maintenance of alarms such as burglar alarms and landscape lighting

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of work‑related experience

Proposed Salary

$20.71 - $25.88 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to use basic math skills daily
• Ability to analyze while multi-tasking
• Provide technical advice to non-technical and technical audiences
• Manage projects to fit budget, deadline and timeline decisions

KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of electrical field
• Strong working knowledge of electrical processes
• Knowledge and experience in fault analysis and rectification
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrated collaborative problem-solving skills
• Attentive to detail
• Adept at testing, modifying and re-testing

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as September 9, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

• Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
• Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
• Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work generally performed in an office environment.
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
• Travel may be required.
• May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Stand, bend, walk, and lift as needed throughout the day.
• May be required to work from ladders or lifts to access elevated work areas.
• May be required to perform work in harsh conditions due to extreme temperature or inclement weather.
• Work at heights up to and occasionally exceeding 25 feet.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.
• Able to stretch above head on a regular basis.
• Work with live circuits most of each day.

Background Check

• Position of Trust