Electrician

The College of New Jersey; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription plans

Leave entitlements

Tuition waiver/reimbursement

Pension plan

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

The College of New Jersey is seeking an Electrician to perform skilled electrical work across campus facilities. You will install, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical systems and equipment, ensuring safety, reliability, and code compliance.

Ideal candidates will have 3 years of experience, with a NJ Electrical Contractor license as an alternative, and the ability to work in varied environments and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, servicing and the maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits.
• Applicants may substitute a current Electrical Contractor license issued by the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs for three (3) years of experience.
• Appointees may be required to pass a colorblindness test.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled electrical work in installation, repair, adjustment, and maintenance of campus electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure electrical systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable codes and standards.
• Work from sketches, schematics, plans, and specifications following established procedures.

Skills

Electrical experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Electrician

Bargaining Unit: IFPTE

Employment Type: 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Internal salary: Range 16 Steps 1-11 /Salary: $52,308.32 - $75,945.22

External salary: Range 16 Steps 1-4/ Salary: $52,308.32 - $59,402.09

The internal salary range is used for applicants who are current NJ state employees with underlying classified status for promotional calculations who meet the requirements below.

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Position Overview

The Department of Facilities and Administrative Services is a large operational service organization that provides a broad array of services to the campus community through the following areas: Access Control Services, Automotive Services, Building Services, Energy and Central Utilities, Facilities Operations, Grounds and Landscape Maintenance Services, Mailing and Receiving Services, Occupational Safety and Environmental Services, and Risk Management Services. This position resides within the Electric Shop of the Office of Facilities Operations. Works from electrical sketches, schematics, plans and specifications in accordance with the electrical code or approved trade practices and established procedures.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supervisor of the Electric Shop, the Electrician performs skilled electrical work in the installation, repair, adjustment, and maintenance of campus electrical systems and equipment. This position ensures that electrical systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable codes and standards while supporting the College’s mission of providing a well-maintained learning and working environment.

Qualifications

Ability to analyze the problems involved in the maintenance and repair of electrical circuits, systems and equipment, including 480 volts and lower voltages; and, have the ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, colleagues and clients.

Demonstrated broad experience in commercial/industrial environment as an electrician in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, servicing and maintenance of electrical systems, circuits and related equipment.

Must be able to walk distances in all weather conditions, navigate stairs, climb ladders, utilize scaffolding or powered lifts, kneel, negotiate tight spaces, and work in high spaces.

Must be capable of lifting tools, materials and equipment commensurate within the functions of this position (up to 70 pounds).

Must be able to work in all kinds of weather conditions year-round.

Must be able to endure limited lighting situations with extreme temperatures (e. g. non-air-conditioned spaces) when accessing attic spaces and roof access locations.

Must be able to work efficiently and effectively in a busy, fast paced environment.

Must work in buildings that may not have elevators to move materials in and out of the facility, and must rely on stairs to navigate through said buildings.

Required

• Three (3) years of experience in work involving the installation, inspection, repair, servicing and the maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, machinery, and circuits.
• NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required experience may substitute a current Electrical Contractor license issued by the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs for three (3) years of experience.
• NOTE: Appointees may be required to pass a colorblindness test.

Preferred

• High School Diploma
• Possession of a valid driver’s license in good standing issued by state of residence is required.
• Responds to calls for emergency assistance and overtime, both emergency and scheduled, pursuant to departmental protocol.
• Knowledgeable in preventive maintenance of all types of electrical circuits, systems and equipment, including 480 volts and lower voltages.
• Ability to install, repair and/or maintain all types of electrical circuits, systems and equipment, including 480 volts and lower voltages.
• Carries departmental radio at all times to receive calls for services and to request assistance.
• Ensures that all work areas and shop area are clean and clear of debris and equipment.
• Ensures that cleanup is completed prior to the end of the workday and/or job assignment.
• Complies with all college occupational health, safety, security and environmental regulations and procedures.
• Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employer Qualifications

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).

Residency Requirement

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

Accommodation

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact [e-mail].

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities
• To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

Primary Location

Maintenance Building - Electrical Shop

Work Locations

Maintenance Building - Electrical Shop (Maintenance Building - Electrical Shop)

2000 Pennington Rd

Ewing Township, 08628

Job: Staff

Organization: The College of New Jersey

Job Posting: Jul 28, 2026, 1:35:08 PM