Senior Electrician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 80,615 - 90,615; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Eligible

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a qualified Electrician to supervise and maintain electrical systems.

Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, hold a NJ Qualified Journeyman Electrician or NJ Licensed Electrician certification, and have five years of experience in the field. Responsibilities include repairing electrical systems, assisting with projects, and ensuring safety in operations.

This position offers a pension-eligible retirement and a first shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Five years of verifiable employment experience as an electrician.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists in the repair of electrical systems.
• Installs conduits and electrical components.
• Safely utilizes tools for maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Interprets plans and manuals for layout and installation.

Skills

Electric systems repair and maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Use of electrical tools and equipment

Knowledge of codes and regulations

Safety procedures (lock-out/tag-out)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NJ Qualified Journeyman Electrician or NJ Licensed Electrician

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical meters

Scissor lifts

Boom lifts

Ladders

Scaffolding

Job description

Salary

$85,615.00 Annually

Opening Date

06/04/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Unit

Teamsters

Department

Facilities Maintenance

Reports To

Director, Facilities Maintenance

Principal Responsibilities

1. Supervises, inspects, and assists in the repair and maintenance of assigned areas primarily for electrical systems.
2. Installs conduits, branch circuits, and main feeder conductors, VFDs, motor starters, motors, and transformers as well as troubleshoots and repairs electrical circuits, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment in 120/208, 120/240 & 277/480 voltage applications utilizing lock-out/tag-out procedures.
3. Assists Lead Electrician with in-house electrical projects to include planning, layout, and implementation.
4. Safely utilizes department equipment such as hand tools, meters, scissor lifts, boom lifts, ladders, and scaffolding while repairing or performing preventative maintenance on electrical equipment, lighting, panels, and distribution systems.
5. Interprets verbal instructions, plans, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, schematics, product instructions, and codes to layout, install, or estimate materials needed.
6. Assists with the repairs and maintenance of electrical, mechanical/plumbing systems or fixtures, or equipment as well as grounds equipment and automotive repair.
7. Assists in the selection of tools and equipment to perform assigned tasks.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• NJ Qualified Journeyman Electrician or NJ Licensed Electrician
• Five (5) years’ verifiable employment experience in industrial or commercial environment as an electrician
• Valid Driver’s License
• Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade School/Apprenticeship Certificate
• Supervisor and/or Lead electrical experience
• Thorough knowledge and field experience of electrical theory, methods and materials
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and materials

Supplemental Information

Schedule

First Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Monday - Friday

Retirement

Pension Eligible