Electrician

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Electrician

Posting Number

Pay Rate
$23.41/hour

Position Type
Facilities Services

Position Summary Information

Key Responsibilities

Juniata College invites applicants for the position of Electrician. This opening is for a Monday
-Friday, 7a-3p shift.

Under general supervision, responsible for operation and maintenance of, but not limited to, campus electrical system, substations, switch gear, main distribution panels, sub panels, wiring and related equipment and devices.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Performs repairs, routine and planned maintenance, as well as installations on electrical equipment and devices such as, but not limited to, wiring, switches, receptacles, interior and exterior lighting, ballasts, fuses, breakers, and panels.
2. Performs inspections, repairs, routine and planned maintenance, as well as installations of emergency lighting, emergency generators and related equipment and devices.
3. Performs necessary repairs to faulty equipment and systems, as well as vacuum cleaners.
4. Troubleshoots and performs repairs, routine and planned maintenance to variable frequency drives.
5. Performs necessary repairs, routine and planned maintenance on dimming systems.
6. Performs minor maintenance on building fire alarm systems.
7. Performs routine inspections of all electrical rooms for cleanliness and malfunctioning equipment.
8. Performs minor repairs on all College owned vehicles as required.
9. Owns and uses personal hand tools.
10. Responsible for recording and notifying supervisor of need for any/all maintenance and repairs to electrical distribution system, substations, switch gear, main distribution panels, sub panels, wiring and related equipment and devices.
11. Responsible for recording and notifying supervisor of need for elimination of safety hazards.

Other

Job Functions:

12. Makes recommendations about actions to be taken, appropriate materials and quantity estimates required for the job.
13. Cleans equipment and project work area including disposal of debris and scrapped material.
14. Assists with other classifications as assigned.
15. Assists with setups, takedowns, moves and snow removal, as well as cleans fleet vehicles.
16. Assists with the training of trainees and other persons not familiar with the duties and responsibilities of this classification.
17. The above list of duties and responsibilities indicates what is involved with this classification but is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity-minded and equity-engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status ...EOE

Position Qualifications

-Three years' experience in the electrical field or successful completion of the related training program.
-Specialized training in electricity, motors and related items at a post-secondary school level or successful completion of the related training program.
-High school graduate or GED, as well as the ability to read, write and perform basic math.
-Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
-Ability to keep accurate records.
-Ability to operate all College owned vehicles, as well as the boom lift.
-Valid PA driver's license, clear of major violations

It is the policy of Juniata College to conduct background checks.

Supervision Required/Given

Oral and/or written instructions received from designated supervisor.

Employees in this classification have no supervisory duties.

Preferred Qualifications

See position qualifications

Physical Demands

-Ability to push, pull and lift 50lbs regularly
-Ability to work on scaffolding, ladders and catwalks at heights of 20' and on a lift at heights of 40' with appropriate and safe equipment, as well as to work in ditches, manholes and steam tunnels.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must complete our online application form.

No phone calls or walk-ins please.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
12/12/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes