Utility Electrician

Clemson University; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking an Electrician to perform routine electrical work on campus distribution systems, outdoor lighting, traffic control systems, and related facilities in Seneca, SC. The role requires professional skill and knowledge, with duties spanning maintenance, repair, and installation across primary systems.

Responsibilities include mentoring others, safety compliance, and coordination with campus customers to ensure reliable electrical services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, plus experience in construction or repair of secondary electrical systems.
• Relevant experience may substitute for the diploma on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Safety, Training, and Mentorship: Promote a safe workplace and mentor others.
• Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair: Maintain campus traffic signal systems and related devices.
• Maintain and Update Campus Site Lighting: Service outdoor lighting, wiring, and lighting control systems.
• Electrical Utility Plant Maintenance: Maintain motors, starters, generators, breakers, and read blueprints to lay out conduit.
• Medium Voltage Distribution System Electrician: Perform maintenance and construction on campus primary distribution (12470V/4160V) including underground systems and substations.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs routine electrical work on campus primary electrical distribution systems, industrial systems, outdoor lighting systems, and traffic control systems requiring professional skill and technical knowledge. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 20% Safety, Training, and Mentorship: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices at all times. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy. Complies with all NEC and NESC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops. Leads, guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.
• 10% Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair: Perform maintenance, repair, and installation of campus traffic signal systems including control cabinets, signal heads, vehicle detection systems, pedestrian push buttons, and signage. Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones as designed including warning signs, traffic cones, and stop/slow paddles.
• 30% Maintain and Update Campus Site Lighting: Perform maintenance, repair and installation of campus site lighting, underground wiring and lighting control and systems including walkways, streets, parking lots and other outdoor areas. Update and replace existing lighting systems with higher quality and more energy efficient fixtures as directed. Set up and operate special power and lighting systems required for campus functions.
• 10% Electrical Utility Plant Maintenance: Maintains, repairs or replaces electrical equipment and apparatus, including single and three phase motors, starters, generators, fused and non-fused disconnect switches and circuit breakers. Reads and understands plans and specifications and applies them to work in the field. Lays out and installs electrical conduit systems consisting of rigid steel, electrical metallic tubing, plastic ducting and prefabricated bus duct. Collaborates with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
• 30% Medium Voltage Distribution System Electrician: Performs predictive and preventative maintenance, repair and construction associated with campus primary electrical distribution systems (12470V/4160V), including tasks such as maintenance, repair, replacement or new construction to underground duct bank cable systems, including tunnel system, manholes, underground vaults, overhead lines and poles, circuit switching equipment, substations, transformers, maintaining utility right of ways and building switchgear. Safely operates heavy equipment associated with installation and repair including trenchers, backhoes, telehandlers, digger derricks, and bucket trucks.

JOB CODE:

KC12

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 30%Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 30%Recognize or inspect visually: 30%Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 20%Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 30%Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 30%Walk or move about: 40%Stand for Prolonged Period: 40%Extends hands or arms in any direction: 30%Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 80%

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Electrical hazards: 25%Vibration: 10%Noise: 10%Exposure to heat or cold: 50%Wet and/or humid: 15%Mechanical hazards: 10%

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

45500 - 49000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson’s compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Essential Support - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is necessary to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remote or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Seneca, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

November 14, 2026

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency : Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions or issues.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.