Trades Specialist (Electrician)

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,382 - 55,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A public university in New York seeks an Electrician responsible for testing, planning, and installing electrical systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in the trade with a focus on safety and customer service. This full-time role offers a salary of $50,425 and requires the ability to work weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ideal applicants will possess a valid NYS driver's license and have hands-on experience with electrical circuits.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade.
• Must have a journey level understanding of electrical systems.
• Valid NYS driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Test electrical circuits to locate faults.
• Plan and install electrical systems.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers.

Skills

Testing electrical circuits

Planning and installing electrical systems

Reading schematics and blueprints

Customer service skills

Education

Completion of trades apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Test meters

Electrical tools

Job description

You will be responsible for completing the tasks listed below at a journey-level competency as an Electrician in Facilities Campus Operations:

• Testing electrical circuits to locate shorts, faulty connections and defective parts using test meters.
• Planning, layout and installing conduit, wiring, fixtures, fire alarm and other electrical systems.
• Properly using test equipment, material and tools in a safe and professional manner.
• Reading schematics, blueprints and power distribution diagrams.
• Being proficient in the application of the NPFA70, NFPA70B and NFPA 70E.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Departmental Operating Needs

• The incumbent must have a journey level understanding of how to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test and calibrate electrical systems and equipment, including power distribution systems.
• Must possess an understanding/knowledge of medium voltage power distribution systems or be willing to obtain training provided by employer.
• Communicate well with other employees.
• Possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills.
• Be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Since the activities of other employees depend upon the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy.
• Appointees will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
• Experience with operation and repair of fire alarm control systems.
• Candidate must be willing and able to participate in all pertinent electrical safety training provided to employees.

Minimum Qualifications

One or more of the following:

• Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
• Successful completion of the two‑year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two‑year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association‑Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.

* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade‑specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math coursework, 45 hours of technical communications coursework, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading coursework. Course work must be completed with an average of C or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on‑the‑job training.

Candidates must detail their qualifications and submit appropriate documentation with their application. Candidates must be able to explain and demonstrate their skills and competency for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair of fire alarm control systems.
• Understanding of electrical theory and utilize formulas to complete calculations.
• Can demonstrate the use of NFPA 70 for installation guidelines.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform all the job functions listed within the position summary. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position, position self to bend, stoop, sit, twist, and work at elevated heights using ladders and scaffolds for extended periods of time.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $50,425

Work Days

Weekdays – Monday – Friday

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Type

Full‑Time

Campus

All Campuses

Posting Dates

Posted: 11/25/2025

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone 716‑645‑2266.