Electrician III

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks an experienced Electrician III in Hanover, NH. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and repair of the college's electrical distribution systems, mentoring junior electricians, and supporting higher-level work on high voltage systems.

Qualifications include a NH Electrician license with extensive apprenticeship and experience, the ability to read blueprints, and strong safety and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• NH Electrician license plus 4 years apprenticeship and 8 years relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license and compliance with Dartmouth policy.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand National Electric Code.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out routing and arrangements for circuits, controls, and equipment.
• Replace faulty electrical components and lamps; test and adjust equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical systems; troubleshoot lighting control systems.
• Install power wiring and conduit for new machines; assist with renovations.
• Mentor junior electricians and support Electrician IV on high voltage work.

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Electrician III

Salary: $40.52-$40.52 per hour

Contract type: Regular Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Union Type: SEIU; SEIU Level: S

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7.30am-4.00pm; Saturday/Sunday off

Location: Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only

Scheduled Months per Year: 12

Scheduled Hours per Week: 40

Position Purpose

The Electrical Shop is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of all the College's electrical power distribution systems. The Electrician III installs, repairs, and maintains electrical distribution systems, circuits, equipment, and controls, mentors junior electricians, and assists the Electrician IV in work involving high voltage systems.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Valid NH Electrician license plus 4 years apprenticeship & 8 years relevant experience
• Must have a valid driver's license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Must be able to independently perform responsibilities of an Electrician I and II.
• Thorough understanding of electrical systems including conduit systems, wire tray systems, lighting control systems, variable frequency drives, low voltage/data wiring systems.
• Thorough understanding of trade products including conduit types and wire joining methods.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints; working knowledge of building codes, especially the National Electric Code.
• Working knowledge of College Construction guidelines. Ability to use College data sources for access to building plans and O&M manuals.
• Well versed in using common hand and power tools, and test equipment, such as multimeter temperature guns and probes, and similar electronic testing equipment to diagnose problems.
• Working knowledge and skill in all aspects of the electrical trade, including some experience in and knowledge of the College's high voltage electrical distribution systems and related methods of splicing, testing, and terminating.
• Must be knowledgeable in and able to apply all relevant national and local electrical codes, safety regulations, and Dartmouth College Construction Standards.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently under minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and applying strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service skills and good communications skills; ability to share work to be performed with college employees and building occupants.
• Computer skills including basic word processing, spreadsheet, and building system programs. Smartphone skills to use vendor software for programming various basic electric components. Ability to work at heights and to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity under physically difficult and/or strenuous conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Willingness to obtain further (vendor) training which may be online, local in-person, or at a remote location.

Required Training

Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates:

• Driver Safety- Electrical Safety related work practices
• Lock-out/tag-out
• Respirator training
• Fit and Physical Examination
• Working in confined spaces
• Laboratory safety/hazardous waste management training
• Asbestos awareness training
• Bloodborne pathogen training

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of high and medium voltage wiring systems
• Understanding of high and low voltage equipment
• Understanding of high voltage specialty tools such as shotgun, hot stick, HyPod tester, Mega power analyzer, etc.

Primary responsibilities

• Under general supervision and/or following plans, blueprints, or sketches, determines work methods to accomplish assignments. Plans and lays out the needed routing, placement and arrangements of a system's circuits, controls and equipment. Assists with minor renovations.
• Uses college data sources for access to building plans and O&M manuals.
• Replaces faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches and motors, position sensing devices and re-lamps indoor and outdoor fixtures.
• Inspects, maintains, cleans, repairs, tests, and adjusts a variety of equipment, circuitry, and fixtures, relays and switchgear, fans, and switches.
• Tests circuits and equipment by use of multimeter or ammeter.
• Measures, cuts, threads, bends, assembles, and installs conduit. Inserts, splices, and connects wires to fixtures, outlets, switches, receptacles, and power source.
• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Learns from senior Electrician technicians via working with and understanding procedures. For example, receives clear and concise instructions from coworkers; is educated while accepting constructive input from coworkers performing work; while performing maintenance work, learn the procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.

Working with senior level electricians or independently

• Installs power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment.
• Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment; connects cables and wires between machines and equipment.
• Investigates and troubleshoots lighting control systems using vendor software to perform physical repairs.
• Installs, programs, and troubleshoots VFD (variable frequency drive).
• Investigates, troubleshoots, and programs various electric components such as variable frequency drives (VFD).
• Diagnoses malfunctioning apparatus, using test equipment, and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Investigates and troubleshoots lighting control systems using vendor software to perform physical repairs.
• Performs campus Dig Safe responsibilities.
• Assists the Electrician IV with the installation, maintenance, and repair of high voltage cable systems.

Mentorship

• For example, provide clear and concise instructions to coworkers; educate offering constructive input to coworkers performing work.
• While performing maintenance work explain the procedures being taken and the reasoning behind the action.
• When qualified, allow the tech to perform the work under supervision.

Working Conditions

• Works from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and platforms.
• Work requires bending, keeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped or awkward positions.
• Work involves regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing from up to 120 pounds.
• Work is performed: indoors; outdoors; in harsh weather; in areas that are dirty, or smoky and where fumes are present, in underground manholes.
• Is exposed to cuts and bruises and more serious injuries working on ladders, scaffolds, etc.
• Work involves wearing special or protective clothing such as aprons or overalls; gloves; goggles; and ear plugs.

Work Environment

• Laboratory settings
• Commercial kitchen settings
• Mechanical/electric rooms
• Ladders/staging
• Roofs
• Private offices/public spaces
• Student residential buildings.
• Occasional work in power plant and utility vaults

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect).
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division

Recruitment Contact

• Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Campus Services Human Resources
• Department Contact Phone Number: 646-3323
• Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: John Biele, Electrical Manager

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 10/19/2026 THROUGH 10/26/2026.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Monday-Friday, 7.30am-4.00pm; Saturday/Sunday off

Other Duties

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.