Utility Electrician

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

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a skilled electrician to perform routine and complex electrical work across campus primary distribution, outdoor lighting, traffic control, and utility plant maintenance. The role emphasizes safety, mentorship, and adherence to NEC/NESC standards while supporting campus events and operations.

Responsibilities include maintenance of campus lighting, traffic signal systems, motor and switchgear repairs, and coordination with customers to ensure satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in construction or repair of electrical systems may substitute for the diploma on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a safe workplace and adheres to OSHA safety mandates and LOTO policy.
• Performs maintenance, repair, and installation of campus traffic signal systems and signage.
• Maintains campus site lighting, underground wiring and lighting control systems, and energy-efficient fixtures.
• Maintains electrical equipment including motors, starters, disconnect switches and circuit breakers; reads plans and specs.
• Performs maintenance and construction on the campus primary electrical distribution systems and related infrastructure.

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 remotely 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.

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.