Senior Electrician

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days paid time off

13+ paid holidays

Parental leave

Health plan

Virginia Retirement System

Tuition and professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking a Senior Electrician to support Facilities Management on-site in Charlottesville, VA. The role involves lead responsibilities for complex jobs, coordination with supervisors, preventative and emergency maintenance of electrical systems, and mentorship of junior electricians.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a journey or master electrical license, with seven years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Seven years of experience.
• Licensure: Journey or Master level electrical license.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and run larger and more complex jobs involving more than one mechanic.
• Assist supervisor in coordinating daily assignments among different jobs.
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Respond to emergency requests.
• Inform customers of job status and delays; refer to supervisor when appropriate.
• Foster a safe work environment and ensure OSHA, NEC, and regulatory compliance.
• Specify, estimate, and install equipment, wiring, and systems per standards.
• Mentor lower-level electricians.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journey or Master level electrical license

Job description

Facilities Management (FM) at the University of Virginia has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrician who supports FM’s goal of providing consistent, cost effective, and reliable maintenance and service to the University facilities in North Grounds. The North Grounds Zone provides facilities services to The Darden School of Business, UVA School of Law, The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, UVA School of Data Science, UVA Department of Finance, UVA Parking and Transportation, North Grounds Recreation Center, The Miller Center, as well as other properties consisting of 1.8 Million Square Feet distributed through 30 buildings. Our portfolio includes single-family homes, academic buildings, and office buildings.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With over 1,200 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

Senior Electricians perform installation, repair, and maintenance trade work on electrical systems and equipment in buildings, including emergency backup systems, alarms, and life-support equipment. Senior Electricians are distinguished by a depth of knowledge and experience. They receive only limited supervision and provide work site guidance to electricians.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for laying out and running larger and more complex jobs involving more than one mechanic.
• Assist supervisor in coordinating daily assignments among different jobs.
• Perform preventative maintenance repairs and emergency maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Respond to emergency requests.
• Inform customers of job status, reasons for and duration of expected delays, as well as refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.
• Foster a safe work environment by instructing and monitoring compliance of OSHA, federal, state, and local regulations, the National Electrical Code, and The Joint Commission.
• Specify, estimate, and install equipment, wiring, and systems in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Provide direct guidance and mentorship to lower-level electricians.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Seven years of experience
• Licensure: Journey or Master level electrical license

Compensation

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $29 - $34 per hour ($60,320 - $70,720 Annually), commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time non-exempt position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition and professional development benefits
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

For the position, the selected candidate will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

Physical Demands

The employee must be able to variously sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands-on repetitive tasks (including overhead tasks). The employee must have normal vision and hearing (correctable), and for some areas of employment, color vision and sense of smell.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.