Electrician Specialist

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Residential & Dining Enterprises, Stanford, California, United States

Facilities

Posted on Nov 27, 2025

Requisition #107818

Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE) at Stanford University is seeking an Electrician Specialist to work onsite. Telecommuting is not available for this role.

The Electrician Job Family includes positions in which the major duties involve the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment and, if permitted, new construction and remodels.

Employees perform journey-level work concerned with proper technical installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems in university buildings, fire alarm and street lighting systems, communications systems, etc. Assignments may involve work on overhead lines, high voltage cables and other situations with some hazard.

• Work on electrical systems and equipment with minimal technical assistance from a lead or supervisor.
• Perform work planning for complex projects and may direct the work of other electricians.
• Diagnose problems independently and may schedule own work and determine work priorities.
• Perform installation, operation, and maintenance functions in alarms and control systems and/or electrical cable, and other specialized electrical gear.
• Perform estimates and detailed scope of work for complex new or updated electrical systems and equipment.
• Enter data and maintain database of preventive maintenance and drawings or schematics.
• Work alone or give direction, instruction, or assistance to other Electrician Specialists, Electrician Maintenance, or other maintenance persons.
• Install, maintain, or repair variable frequency drives, Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) and generator systems.
• Work on and maintain electrical power distribution systems under 600 Volts AC/DC including motor control centers.
• Layout, install and troubleshoot industrial and motor control circuits involving relays, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and other industrial control components and systems.
• Service and test circuit breakers.
• Coordinate and support outside vendors and contractors.
• Perform any of the duties described in the Electrician Maintenance specification or other duties as assigned.

7 years of work experience, with several years spent working in an appropriate specialized area and/or in special training.

Experience capable of working independently, without assistance most of the time, and giving direction, instruction, and support to others.

• Experience in electronic and microprocessor based controls, relays, interpretation of electronic schematics, variable frequency drives, motor control centers or other specialized areas listed above.

Must possess and maintain a valid California Non-commercial Class C driver’s license, a good driving record and ability to operate standard and automatic transmission vehicles and may operate a high lift truck.

Must have and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid training. Must be certified to NFPA-70E. California State Electrical Certification preferred.

Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver’s license.

• Constantly stand, walk.
• Frequently twist, bend, stoop, use light, fine grasping, lift up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, crawl, climb ladders or scaffolds, lift 11–20, 21–40 pounds, operate foot and hand controls.
• Rarely perform seated work, desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, write by hand, sort file paperwork, lift 40+ pounds.
• Visual acuity, including color vision.

May be exposed to high voltage (600 V) electricity, radiation or electromagnetic fields, lasers, noise > 80 dB, confined spaces, working at heights of over 10 feet, hot and cool temperature extremes, heavy metals, exposure to 200 PSI.

Required to wear appropriate uniform and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

May be required to work overtime, evenings, weekends, including holidays, sometimes in inclement weather…