Electrician II: Campus Electrical Systems & PM

University of Alabama in Huntsville; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama in Huntsville Facilities & Operations is seeking an Electrician II to maintain and upgrade campus electrical systems across a broad range of buildings and outdoor spaces. You will install and troubleshoot lighting, panels, circuits, and related components, while ensuring NEC compliance and safety standards.

You will mentor junior electricians, manage work orders via CMMS, read blueprints, and support major renovations as part of a proactive maintenance approach to

Qualifications

• 4 years of full-time verifiable directly related work experience in the electrical trade.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electrical principles & techniques.
• Ability to read & interpret blueprints & specifications.
• Must participate in on-call rotation.
• Must be able to work off a vertical lift.
• Must possess a high degree of independent judgment.
• Must be physically capable of performing all duties.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Install and troubleshoot indoor/outdoor lighting infrastructure.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of electrical systems and components.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced electricians, performing quality control checks.
• Diagnose and repair complex power distribution failures, short circuits, and motor control malfunctions.
• Maintain and repair electric motors, starters, contactors, and transformers.
• Manage the Preventive Maintenance (PM) program.
• Layout, bend, and install conduit systems and pull wiring for new and existing circuits.
• Utilize CMMS to manage work orders in real-time.
• Estimate labor and material requirements for repair projects.
• Provide technical support to outside contractors during major renovations.
• Interpret blueprints and NEC standards to ensure compliant work.

Skills

Electrical principles

Blueprint reading

Independent judgment

Low to medium voltages

Vertical lift operation

On-call readiness

Driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade or vocational school graduate (preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The University of Alabama in Huntsville Facilities & Operations is seeking an Electrician II to maintain and upgrade campus electrical systems across a broad range of buildings and outdoor spaces. You will install and troubleshoot lighting, panels, circuits, and related components, while ensuring NEC compliance and safety standards.

You will mentor junior electricians, manage work orders via CMMS, read blueprints, and support major renovations as part of a proactive maintenance approach to