Electrician - Facilities Services

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking an Electrician - Facilities Services to oversee preventive maintenance for medium voltage distribution systems and generators. You will manage electrical equipment in accordance with codes and standards, document activities, and participate in cross‑functional coordination.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma/GED and 3 years of electrician experience; a valid driver's license is required, with a licensed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years electrician experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Preferred: Electrician license or certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, tests and repairs electrical controls and power circuits and related equipment.
• Lead and execute routine inspections and maintenance on critical and non‑critical electrical infrastructure to prevent issues.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance, inspections and parts replacements.
• Ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Provide guidance and training to the maintenance team.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish maintenance schedules by equipment criticality.
• Keep documentation of electrical distribution systems up to date.
• Complete work in a timely manner while upholding quality standards.
• Review construction docs for electrical infrastructure concerns.

Skills

Medium voltage systems

Emergency generators

Electrical codes

Safety standards

Problem‑solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computers & software

Independent work

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma/GED

3 years electrician experience

Electrician license/certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Electrician - Facilities Services

Job Summary

To oversee all preventative maintenance for medium voltage distribution systems, generators and other various electrical equipment. Performing, reporting and documenting all preventative maintenance activities regarding electrical and control systems. To manage critical and non-critical electrical equipment regarding applicable codes and standards.

Education & Experience

High school diploma/GED and 3 years of electrician experience.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registration

Valid Driver's License required.

Preferred Qualifications

Electrician's license or certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of electrical systems, medium voltage distribution systems, emergency generators and related equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical codes, regulations and safety standards.
• Problem‑solving skills; effective verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software programs.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, adjusts, tests and repairs electronic controls and power circuits, electronic circuits and equipment.
• Lead and execute routine inspections, tests and maintenance tasks on critical and non‑critical electrical infrastructure (including but not limited to generators, medium voltage distribution systems, automatic transfer switches, switchgear, emergency lighting, line isolation monitoring systems, etc.) to proactively prevent potential issues.
• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance activities, including equipment inspections, repairs and replacement of parts.
• Ensure all records are accurate and up to date.
• Provide guidance, training and support to ensure a cohesive and skilled team capable of managing electrical maintenance.
• Collaborates with teams and leadership to establish and prioritize maintenance schedules based upon equipment criticality.
• Maintains records and documents electrical distribution systems.
• Completes and documents work performed in a timely manner and maintains quality standards.
• Review construction documents for possible concerns in electrical infrastructure.

Note: The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, frequent activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, occasional crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).

Employment Details

Job Category: Professional and Technical

Organization: Facilities Manager‑Electrical

Location: Main Campus, Jackson

Time Type: Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No

Pay Class: Hourly

FTE %: 100

Work Shift:

Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date: 08/28/2026

Job Closing Date: open until filled if no date specified

About the University of Mississippi Medical Center

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care. We foster environments that support respect, compassion and belonging for all faculty, staff and students as well as patients and visitors. Our employment, academic, research and clinical care practices reflect these commitments.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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