Electrician - University Housing (Day Shift, Full-Time)

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Vacation time

Paid time off

Job summary

University Housing is seeking an Electrician to join the skilled trades team, supporting University Apartments and lakeshore residence halls. The role focuses on responsive maintenance, preventive care, and customer service within housing operations.

The candidate should have a strong customer service focus, be able to prioritize service requests, and work with internal and contracted trades teams to complete projects to code and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license meeting UW Risk Management Standards.
• Journeyman Electrician – WI License.

Responsibilities

• Completes skilled electrical installations and repairs per codes and standards.
• Gathers materials and maintains needed tools and supplies.
• Interprets blueprints and calculations; discusses project plan with customer.
• Collaborates with contractors as needed.
• Cleans work area after projects; maintains status records and reports.

Skills

Customer service focus

Strong troubleshooting

Ability to prioritize requests

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma and registered apprenticeship as Electrician

Tools

Journeyman Electrician – WI License

Job description

University Housing is seeking an Electrician to join the skilled trades team, supporting University Apartments and lakeshore residence halls. The role focuses on responsive maintenance, preventive care, and customer service within housing operations.

The candidate should have a strong customer service focus, be able to prioritize service requests, and work with internal and contracted trades teams to complete projects to code and safety standards.