Electrical Specialist CL

• Locations 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME, 04038, US (On-site)
• Business Unit University of Southern Maine
• Grade Service & Maintenance CB41
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Department USM Facilities Management
• Bargaining Unit Service & Maintenance (TEAMSTERS)
• Workdays Monday to Friday

The University of Southern Maine seeks applicants for a full-time position as an Electrical Specialist CL2 with our Facilities Management team. The Facilities Management department is core to USM’s ability to deliver an exceptional and affordable educational experience to students in Maine and across the country. This is an opportunity to be a part of this exciting mission – not to mention an opportunity for you to advance your education with our tuition waiver program!

Pay: $27.60 per hour with a valid Maine Journeyman license, or $23.77 per hour without a license. The University recognizes that some applicants may not currently possess a Maine Journeyman license but have the ability to obtain one. Candidates hired without a license will begin at the non-licensed rate and are expected to obtain their Maine Journeyman license within six months of their start date.

Candidates who accept the position may be required to demonstrate their progress towards obtaining a license. Upon licensure, the hourly rate will be adjusted to the licensed rate.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Electrical Specialist performs defined responsibilities and tasks related to maintaining the electrical operations of the University by performing established preventative maintenance, troubleshooting operational issues, installing systems, and inspecting systems. Incumbents must be able to respond to emergency calls and perform some basic troubleshooting responsibilities. Incumbents apply basic electrical skills and understanding with the knowledge and ability to use all applicable tools.

Essential Functions (include but not limited to):

• Responding to a full range of calls for service in assigned skilled trade.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, iPad, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Assisting on larger projects, by completing assigned steps of the project.
• Performing repairs on basic machines and equipment under supervision and guidance.
• Performing system checks and monitoring performance of systems.
• Coordinating repairs and maintenance with University departments and other skilled trades departments to schedule work.
• May perform maintenance in multiple skilled trades

This position provides a terrific opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s or advanced degree through the university’s generous tuition waiver benefit.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Low-cost short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren)
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contribution
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.

USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University.

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