Electrician Helper

University of South Carolina; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement programs

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks an Electrician Helper to assist the Electrical Technician across maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electrical systems. This entry-level role provides hands-on learning in a university setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with installation, troubleshooting, basic inspections, setting up work areas, and maintaining a safe, organized site. Candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and related trade experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Assists paired technician with installation, troubleshooting, programming, repairs and modifications on a variety of electrical equipment.
• Performs basic tasks while operating tools and machinery under direct supervision of paired technician or designee.
• Sets up necessary staging areas, lay down protective coverings, and ensure all tools and materials are brought to the work area.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe job site during and after completion.
• Transports materials and supplies.
• Performs basic inspections and reporting issues to the appropriate personnel while strictly following all safety protocols.
• Submits work orders when appropriate.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Related trade experience

Job description

Electrician Helper

Do you enjoy not sitting behind a desk? Do you enjoy helping USC Students? Do you enjoy troubleshooting challenges by finding solutions, especially unique challenges? Would you like to build foundational trade skills in a supportive and educational university environment? This is the job for you.

The Electrician Helper will assist the Electrical Technician across a variety of functions essential to the maintenance/repair/troubleshooting of electrical systems/components. This entry-level position offers a hands-on learning experience for individuals interested in developing skills in the trades.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists paired technician with installation, troubleshooting, programming, repairs and modifications on a variety of electrical equipment.
• Performs basic tasks while operating tools and machinery under direct supervision of paired technician or designee.
• Sets up necessary staging areas, lay down protective coverings, and ensure all tools and materials are brought to the work area.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe job site during and after completion.
• Transports materials and supplies.
• Performs basic inspections and reporting issues to the appropriate personnel while strictly following all safety protocols.
• Submits work orders when appropriate.

This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Potential for Full Time Employee (FTE) position based on job performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and related trade experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Job Details

• Posting Number: TMP02282PO26
• Educational Campus: Columbia
• Division: Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
• Department: SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration
• Salary: 19.62 per hour
• Location: Part/Full Time - Full Time
• Hours per week: 40
• Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday; Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Benefits for Temporary Positions: health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. (Learn more at Working at USC).

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Essential

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have at least a high school diploma or equivalency and related trade experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a Valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Resume