ELECTRICIAN

Position Summary

The Electrician supports UAB Facilities by performing skilled electrical work to install, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical systems across campus buildings and infrastructure. This role ensures the safe and reliable operation of electrical equipment, lighting, power distribution, and control systems in academic, research, clinical, and administrative environments. The Electrician follows established codes, safety standards, and UAB Facilities procedures while delivering high‑quality service that supports daily campus operations.

• Maintains electrical equipment according to standard procedures, diagrams and/or manufacturer instructions.
• Complies with all organizational guidelines, policies and procedures, as well as related safety manuals and directives. Complies with all applicable federal, state, and regulatory agency mandates: OSHA, EPA, ADEM, JCAHO, etc. Conforms to productivity standards as set forth in the American Hospital Association table of standards.
• Performs a variety of general to skilled maintenance procedures: alters and repairs machines, equipment and/or facilities; alters, maintains and repairs steam, gas, water, air and sanitary plumbing pipes and fixtures; repairs and replaces valves, repairs leaks and clears drains. Performs general welding; bends, cuts, reams and threads pipe. Performs routine maintenance duties: repairs extension cords; replaces fuses, fluorescent ballasts and tubes;
  
  cleans and lubricates motors; cleans sinks and grease traps; repairs drape pull mechanisms and related items.
• Services and repairs heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment: fans, motors, radiators, pumps, thermostats, dampers and regulating controls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be self‑directed/self‑motivated.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Must accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of one’s own work.
• Must work independently.
• Must relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Must communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever‑changing, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations.
• Ability to demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way.
• Must maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer’s perceived needs.

$21.80 - $30.33 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications) plus incentives current certifications:
Electrician Master Card (upon hire)

High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience.

• Preferred:
  Associate’s degree or technical diploma in Electrical Systems, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
• Preferred:
  Currently licensed with a Journeyman Electrician Registration from the City of Birmingham.

Handles challenging customer situations with tact and diplomacy. Uses advanced interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships. Finds creative solutions to meet customer needs.

• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Minimum age of 21.
• At least three years of driving experience.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

• Must possess the physical ability, with or without mechanical assistance, to safely perform job duties, including:
• Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.
• Climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet.
• Performing tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances within and between buildings on campus.
• Working in confined spaces and extreme temperatures.
• Working within extreme temperature ranges.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the University and department.

University

Facilities

Campus Maintenance

Regular

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

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