Electrician

Electrician – Georgia Southern University

Location:

Statesboro, GA – Full Time, Regular

Job

Install and maintain electrical systems, wiring, lighting, inspect transformers and circuit breakers, repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures. Responsible for maintenance of electrical systems with charges less than 1 kilovolt or 1,000 volts.

• Establish performance and safety standards and procedures for the department while ensuring compliance with state laws, state electrical codes, safety, and environmental standards.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and instruction to personnel assigned to Electrical Shop.
• Supervise installation and maintenance of electrical systems for campus buildings, equipment, electrical fixtures, and lighting.
• Assign workload to achieve maximum efficiency in the department.
• Perform job inspections to ensure work meets all compliance standards.
• Maintain inventory to eliminate down‑time in production.
• Select materials and equipment at competitive prices.
• Work with campus engineers to ensure electrical plans are correctly coordinated and power is available at each location.
• Oversee power disconnects so external contractors can secure into proper power source.
• Locate high voltage duct bank, GTE underground cables, underground computer cables, underground street light circuits, and underground secondary cables for outside contractors.
• Provide electrical power when necessary.
• Follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work.
• Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment, assigned service vehicle, and work areas.
• Install and repair common appliances and maintain alarms such as burglar alarms and landscape lighting.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of work‑related experience.
• Knowledge of electrical field and processes.
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to use basic math skills daily.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

$19.15 – $23.96 per hour – biweekly, non‑exempt position.

Open Until Filled – Application review may begin as early as February 12, 2025.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Department of Human Resources –  – hrservice

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at .

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Position of Trust.