Electrician

Job no: 504547
Department: Facilities & Operations
Work type: Staff Full-time Non-Exempt
Location: Alabama
Categories: Facilities and Environment

The Electrician I is a key member of the UAH Facilities & Operations department, which is responsible for the planning, design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of the University. This employee will perform skilled work in installing, repairing, and maintaining all electrical equipment, appliances, and circuitry. The employee sets his/her shift hours within a second shift timeframe (Monday
- Friday, 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM). Once the employee sets their shift hours, the schedule is considered final and cannot be altered without prior approval. The second shift is considered a shift differential pay category. If the employee returns to the first shift at any time, the shift differential will be removed.

• Prepare and install conduits and wires.
• Locate and repair sources of power distribution failures and short circuits, and make connections.
• Install and repair the following: clocks, indoor and outdoor lighting, ballasts, bulbs, panels, electrical circuits, outlets, switches, and a wide variety of electrical equipment and circuitry.
• Repair electric motors, motor starters, and contractors.
• Rewire old circuits.
• Instruct and train electrician helpers and "spot-check" work completed or in progress as requested.
• Reset boilers, chillers, and other HVAC equipment as needed.
• Responding to HVAC water leaks.
• Responding to plumbing leaks.
• Responding to lockouts.
• Contribute to the improvement of the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Assist in ensuring that the scope of electrical work becomes progressively more proactive as opposed to reactive.
• Perform preventive maintenance and other job-related duties as requested.
• Process & complete all job-related documentation in a timely manner on a daily basis.
• Work with computer/tablet devices to interact with daily work orders.
• Estimate repair jobs and recommend needs.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints.
• Support outside contractors during times of renovation or construction of new facilities.
• Observe closely and adhere to all safety rules and regulations as directed.
• Participate in safety-related training and exercises as directed.
• Prepare the work site by setting up necessary equipment and protecting the area from damage that might otherwise result from work activities.
• Leave the work site clean and orderly upon task completion. Ensure that all tools and equipment are clean and in safe working order and all materials are secured.
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled and work overtime as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of full-time verifiable direct work experience in the electrical trade (may include some schooling in the trade).
• Considerable knowledge of electrical principles & techniques.
• Must be able to work off of a vertical lift.
• High degree of independent judgment.
• Must be physically capable of performing all duties.
• Ability to read & interpret blueprints & specifications.
• Must participate in on-call rotation.
• This employee will be a regular driver as defined in the UAH Vehicle Safety Management Program, which includes, but is not limited to, possessing a valid driver's license and maintaining an acceptable MVR in the judgment of the University's insurance company.

• A graduate of a trade or vocational school is preferred.
• A State and local electrical license is desired.

$55,000 - $58,000

Advertised: Oct 16 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close:

Please note, job openings are posted for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be removed from the job posting board and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.