ELECTRICIAN 2
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Ohio University is seeking an Electrician 2 to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across campus. The role includes mentoring junior staff, reading blueprints, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and OSHA standards.
The position is based in Athens, with standard hours and a 40-hour work week. Pay range for AFSCME 1699 Electric Shop is posted, with a 7:00 am–3:30 pm schedule and benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, holidays, and tuition support.
Qualifications
- Journeyman level knowledge of electrical methods and NEC safety practices.
- Ability to understand system mechanical procedures.
- Read & write basic math, fractions and percentages.
Responsibilities
- Install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and systems.
- Provide work direction and mentoring to lower-level electricians.
- Read blueprints and estimate materials and time for jobs.
- Maintain safety guidelines per OSHA and university rules.
- Complete documentation and manage work orders in CMMS.
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Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.
Applicant Portal Voluntary Demographics. The information requested below is used to assist us in our compliance with Federal/State equal employment opportunity record keeping and reporting. Your response is voluntary and will not be used in any way to determine your eligibility for employment.
This position is open to the public. However, current Ohio University AFSCME 1699 bargaining unit employees will be given first consideration.
Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.
Job Title ELECTRICIAN 2
Applications Accepted From Public: Open to the public , University Wide, AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Wide, AFSCME 1699 Intradepartmental , AFSCME 1699
- In an effort to make the process of warding bids upon positions more efficient, the successful candidate must indicate at the time of offer whether they accept or decline the position.
- Candidates may contact management during the posting period to ask questions regarding the expectations of the position.
This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled electrical work. Installs, maintains & repairs electrical equipment & systems (e.g., electrical systems, wiring, motors).
Provides work direction, training and mentoring of lower-level electricians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
Provide work direction, training, and mentoring of lower level electricians and other workers engaged in electrical installation, repair, and maintenance.
Installs, maintains and repairs electrical equipment (e.g., electrical systems including work with high voltage systems & work with electric control circuits, wiring, motors, appliances, lighting, fans, transformers, heating and cooling equipment, elevators and switches); troubleshoots electrical control circuits and high voltage systems.
Performs other miscellaneous duties (i.e., makes sketches, reads blueprints, makes cost estimates, determines materials and time needed, completed reports)
Performs inventory control, work scheduling and work order control. Completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management system ( CMMS ).
Performs other related duties as required.
- Journey-level working knowledge of electrical methods and applications, National Electric Code, and safety practices regarding electricity; skill in installing, maintaining & repairing electrical equipment, reading blueprints
- Ability to understand system mechanical procedures
- Read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages
- Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems
- Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, schematic and pictorial form
- Work independently or with others
- Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community
- Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand &/or power tools & equipment
- Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures
- Work at heights
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- 48 months skilled experience in electrical work, or equivalent
- Written and practical test may be required.
- Valid Drivers License
- May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards—electrical shocks & high voltage; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; work at extended heights from ladders or bucket trucks; confined spaces
- May work outside exposed to weather
- An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of employee mentoring, training and development, inventory control*
Department Electric Shop Pay Rate AFSCME 1699 – Pay Range: |08|$24.62 – $27.72 hourly rate Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)
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Job Open Date 10/21/2026 Posting Close Date November 4, 2026 Job Category Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment Months Planning Unit Vice President for Finance & Administration Work Schedule
Work Days: Monday – Friday
Work Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Days off: Saturday & Sunday
Campus Athens, Ohio
Expected hours worked per week 40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignment Permanent
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position. Jack Fulton, fultonj@ohio.edu
Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law.
Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.
Job Information Employment Type full-time regular Job Family/Subfamily Career Track & Level Pay Grade AFSCME|08| Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Clery Act Statistics To view the Clery Act Annual Safety and Fire Report Click Here!
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- I am a current Ohio University employee and NOT currently serving a probationary period.
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Ohio University Human Resources | Grosvenor West 103 | 1 Ohio University | Athens, OH 45701| T: 740.593.1636 | F: 740.593.0386
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