Electrician

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

University Housing is seeking an Electrician to join its skilled trades team, complete mission-critical projects, and provide operational support for daily operations. The position works with internal and contracted trades teams throughout University Housing Facilities. The current vacancy primarily supports University Apartments and lakeshore-area Residence Hall facilities.

The Electrician directly supports facilities maintenance operations. The successful candidate will focus on customer service and prioritize responsiveness to service requests, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and operational support. The role completes electrical installations and repairs to applicable trade standards and building and safety codes, supports contractors, prepares and cleans work areas, and documents work status and completion.

The primary schedule is between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The schedule will be set with the selected finalist at the time of offer and may be altered as operational needs and position expectations demand. This is a full-time position with a competitive retirement and benefits package, including vacation, holidays, and paid time off. Crafts workers may elect an increased vacation allocation with a corresponding reduction to the prevailing rate: 100 hours at $53.46, 140 hours at $52.65, or 180 hours at $51.79.

The position is part of the Division of University Housing, University Housing Facilities. Housing Facilities supports residence halls and University Apartments through facilities operations, maintenance, infrastructure repair and renewal, and long-term capital planning. The selected candidate must pass an initial criminal background check and subsequent checks every four years.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license meeting UW Risk Management Standards.
• Wisconsin Journeyman Electrician license.
• High school diploma.
• Completion of a registered apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Workforce Development as an Electrician – Journey.

Nice To Haves

• Master Electrician qualification.
• Five or more years of electrical experience.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and servicing fire alarm systems.
• Experience with building automation and control systems.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC equipment and commercial kitchen or dining equipment.
• Experience supporting maintenance operations in occupied residential, multifamily, institutional, or campus environments.

Responsibilities

• Complete skilled electrical installations and repairs according to established trade standards and applicable building and safety codes in various work environments.
• Gather materials, prepare work areas, and maintain equipment and supplies needed for jobs.
• Interpret blueprints and drawings and perform electrical calculations to determine specifications and required materials and equipment.
• Discuss project plans with customers or clients.
• Collaborate with and assist contractors as needed.
• Clean work areas upon completion of projects according to established guidelines and expectations.
• Review completed projects with clients or customers.
• Maintain records and reports of work status and completion according to established deadlines and expectations.
• Provide operational support for facilities maintenance, including responding to service requests, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and supporting daily operations.

Benefits

• Competitive retirement and benefits package.
• Vacation, holidays, and paid time off.
• Crafts workers may elect an increased vacation allocation with a corresponding reduction to the prevailing rate.

What This Job Offers

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