Electrician

University of Akron • Akron, OH

7d • $22 - $23

About The Position

Under general supervision from a supervisor, the Electrician performs semi-skilled and skilled electrical installations, repairs electrical equipment, and maintains electrical systems. The role includes troubleshooting systems, replacing faulty components and damaged wiring, observing equipment to identify adjustment or repair needs, and installing wiring and related equipment in accordance with electrical codes and blueprints. The Electrician also completes work and materials reports and may perform other duties assigned by the superintendent or supervisor.

The position is responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student and/or temporary workers. Work involves considerable physical exertion, including bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, and lifting or carrying items weighing over 50 to 75 pounds. The employee may work periodically in difficult or awkward positions and is routinely exposed to heat, cold, moisture, inclement weather, noise, and air pollution. Work may also involve chemical substances, hazards, and moving parts. Overtime or call-ins may be mandatory based on University needs.

This is a union position (CWA), salary Grade 07B, with salary determination subject to the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Pay is $22.38 per hour, increasing to $23.07 per hour after one year. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday off, and overtime opportunities. The position is based in Ohio; the University expects all employee work to be performed in Ohio. Employment offers are contingent on credential verification and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving-record search.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Completion of a two-year University of Akron or other state-approved sponsored apprenticeship program for the trade, or a minimum of five years of electrician trade experience.
• Ability to operate and use standard powered and nonpowered tools and equipment typically associated with the electrical trade.
• Ability to perform trade-related mathematics, including fractions, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to read, write, and accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions.
• Ability to perform considerable physical exertion, including bending, stooping, crawling, climbing, and lifting or carrying items weighing over 50 to 75 pounds.
• Ability to periodically work in difficult or awkward positions.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using test equipment and problem-solving skills.
• Replace faulty electrical components, such as relays, switches, transformers, and detectors, and replace damaged wires and cables.
• Observe installed equipment or systems to identify needs for adjustment, relocation, replacement, or repair.
• Replace defective breakers, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring.
• Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace defective or worn parts, and reassemble equipment.
• Install electrical wiring, feeders, and sub-boxes according to electrical codes and blueprints.
• Complete work, time, and material usage reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent or supervisor.
• Direct and monitor the work of student and/or temporary workers.

Benefits

• State pension plan; the University contributes 14% to retirement under the union agreement.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• 20 paid days of maternity/paternity leave.
• Tuition remission for employees and dependents.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Uniform and tool allowances provided at no cost.
• Team-oriented workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED