Electrician

Posting Number

S15250P

Working Title

Electrician

Department

FMD-O&M-Electric Shop

Classification Title

Electrician II

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

1.00

Posting Type

External

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information

Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work.

Advertised Salary

$42,000 or Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date

06/04/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

07/20/2026

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Position Summary

This is skilled technical work involving operating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building electrical systems and components, including electrical components in other building systems (HVAC, communications, security, plumbing, lighting, etc.) due to new construction or renovations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits.
• Ability to understand electric circuit diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals and use them to troubleshoot system problems, make repairs, and install new components.
• Ability to use electric diagnostic test equipment and tools of the electrical trade.
• Ability to understand and apply standard trade practices in performing work.

Physical Demands

• Standard requirements of the trade: walking, standing, climbing stairs, stooping, crawling, working with hands above head, working from a standard and/or extended ladder and scaffold, lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Most work is performed inside a building.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

Yes

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access

Yes

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Repair or replace building electrical system components. (35%)
• Troubleshoot problems with building electrical systems and related components. (30%)
• Install components and associated wiring to building electrical system to expand capability of existing system or for building renovations. (20%)
• Prepare work related documents (work orders, vouchers, reports, purchase requests, etc.) and interact with customers via phone and in person to coordinate work. (10%)
• Other duties assigned by supervisor. (5%)

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR.

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