Senior Electrician, Housing

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days of paid time off

13+ paid holidays

Health plan

Virginia Retirement System

Tuition and professional development

Wellness program up to $500/year

Job summary

The University of Virginia's Facilities Management is seeking a Senior Electrician to support Housing electrical systems across 8,000 beds and 187 buildings in Charlottesville. The role involves complex installation, repair, and maintenance, with minimal supervision and mentorship to junior electricians.

You will perform preventative and emergency repairs, ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, and Joint Commission standards, and coordinate with the supervisor on assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of electrical experience.
• Journeyman or Master electrician license.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and run large, complex electrical jobs.
• Assist supervisor in daily task coordination.
• Perform preventative and emergency electrical repairs.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Inform customers of job status and delays.
• Ensure OSHA, NEC, and Joint Commission compliance.
• Specify, estimate, and install equipment and wiring.
• Mentor lower-level electricians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mentorship

Leadership

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Journeyman or Master electrician 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 Housing. The Housing Zone provides facilities services to Housing and Residential Life (HRL) properties consisting of 8,000 beds distributed through 187 buildings, encompassing over 3 million square feet of occupied residential space. Our portfolio includes single-family homes, traditional residence halls, and apartments.
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.
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.

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.

About UVA And The Community

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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.