Electrician or Senior Electrician
About The Position
Facilities Management’s Health System Physical Plant at the University of Virginia is hiring an Electrician or Senior Electrician. The position will be filled at either level based on the finalist’s qualifications. Electricians respond to renovation projects and support maintenance work orders within the Health System Complex. They provide labor and technical knowledge to install and maintain building components and mechanical systems while helping maintain a safe environment. The work includes repairing, installing, connecting, and maintaining electrical systems and equipment in buildings. Senior Electricians perform installation, repair, and maintenance trade work on building electrical systems and equipment, including emergency backup systems, alarms, and life-support equipment. They have a deeper level of knowledge and experience, receive limited supervision, guide electricians at work sites, and generally perform work with little or no direct supervision. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. New University hires are eligible for up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Selected candidates must complete required background checks and health screens before their first day of employment. The position remains open until filled.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Four years of experience for the Electrician level.
- Seven years of experience for the Senior Electrician level.
- Journeyman- or Master-level electrical license.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift various weights, climb ladders and stairs, and use both hands and perform repetitive motions while completing job duties.
Responsibilities
- Install and maintain electrical equipment, components, and lighting fixtures using proper wiring and materials.
- Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and wiring for Academic and Health System electrical systems.
- Specify, estimate, and install equipment, wiring, and systems in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.
- Lay out and locate areas for cutting or drilling openings for sleeves or inserts used to pass and support pipe, fittings, and wire.
- Respond to emergency requests.
- Inform customers of job status and expected delays, including reasons and duration, and refer customers to the supervisor when appropriate.
- Perform work in accordance with safety rules and procedures, including OSHA requirements, federal, state, and local regulations, the National Electrical Code, and The Joint Commission requirements.
- Assist other trades and become familiar with various equipment and sequences of operation.
- Perform miscellaneous duties such as snow and ice removal and special-event setups, as assigned by the supervisor.
- Lay out and run larger, more complex jobs involving more than one mechanic.
- Assist the supervisor in coordinating daily assignments among different jobs.
- Perform preventative maintenance repairs and emergency maintenance on electrical equipment.
- Foster a safe work environment by instructing and monitoring compliance with applicable safety requirements and regulations.
- Provide direct guidance and mentorship to lower-level electricians.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to $2,500 sign-on bonus for new hires to the University.
- 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service.
- 13 or more paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off.
- Parental and Community Service Leave.
- Health plan options to meet healthcare and financial needs.
- Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.
- Tuition and professional development benefits.
- Employee wellness program with activities to earn up to $500 per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
