Electrician I/II

1 week ago

Auburn University, AL, United States Auburn University Full time
Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4889P

Home Org Name
In-House Construction SC

Division Name
VP, Facilities Management

Position Title
Electrician I/II

Job Class Code
ND07/ND08

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Are you a skilled electrician ready to take your career to the next level? Auburn University's Facilities Management In-House Construction team is looking for a dedicated and experienced Electrician to help power our campus forward

In this role, you'll bring your electrical expertise to a wide variety of building electrical systems and components. From complex maintenance and repairs to new installations, you'll be a key player in keeping our campus running smoothly and safely.

Essential Functions

Level I:
  • Performs routine repairs on electrical system components. Tests and checks electrical circuits, equipment, and appliances using appropriate testing instruments. Replaces faulty switches, sockets, wiring, and other common 120V electrical systems components such as lighting fixtures, tubes, ballasts, receptacles, switches, circuit breakers, and occupancy sensor relays.
  • Performs the installation of basic electrical system components, to include switches, outlets, lights, fans, appliances, circuit breakers, and associated wiring.
  • Assists in the execution of larger and more complex repair and installation projects involving service panels, feeders, branch circuits and specialized electrical systems such as lighting controls, generators, emergency and standby power systems, fire alarms, and motor controls.
  • Ensures all work is performed in accordance with the National Electric Code.
  • May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
Level II:
  • Performs routine and moderately complex maintenance and repairs on all building internal electrical systems and building controls, to include 120V internal building power distribution systems, fluorescent and specialty lighting systems, service panels, feeders, branch circuits and specialized electrical systems such as lighting controls, generators, emergency and standby power systems, fire alarms, motor controls, generators, pumps, fans, air conditioning equipment, heating equipment, and laboratory equipment. Work involves voltages up to 480 volts and three phase power. Trouble shoots, assesses, and diagnoses systems problems and executes repairs as needed.
  • Performs routine and moderately complex maintenance and repairs on all external building electrical power supply systems and controls, to include building electrical service feeders and associated electrical service panels, breakers, disconnects, and switches. Troubleshoots, assesses, Performs routine and moderately complex installations of electrical equipment and power systems to include electrical service panels, interior electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, motors, generators, pumps, fans, air conditioning equipment, heating equipment, and laboratory equipment. Work involves voltages up to 480 volts and three phase power.
  • May be required to serve in an on-call status and remain work-ready when scheduled for an on-call period or rotation. Work-ready status requires an employee to return to the worksite within forty-five minutes while being physically and mentally unimpaired and fit for duty, able to safely perform all essential job functions with no risk to self, coworkers, students, public, or property.
Why Work at Auburn?
  • Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
  • Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
  • We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
  • Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
  • A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today War Eagle

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Level I:
Education:
High School Diploma
Experience:
2 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common electrical system components.

Level II:
Education:
Some college; vocational or Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Construction, Digital Electronics or similar fields related to electrical systems.
Experience:5 years of experience in installation, maintenance, repair, and operation of a wide array of common electrical system components.

Substitution allowed for Education: When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Internal candidates may be required to provide training and certification requirements as outlined by the Auburn University Facilities Management Policy for some positions:
https://fm.auburn.edu/facilities-workforce-development/

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Level I:
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code.
  • Knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of common electrical system components.
  • Knowledge regarding basic troubleshooting, assessment, and diagnostic techniques for routine and non-routine building electric systems problems.
  • Ability to install/maintain switches, sockets, wiring, and other common 120V electrical systems components such as lighting fixtures, tubes, ballasts, receptacles, switches, circuit breakers, occupancy sensor relays.
  • Ability to bend and install 1/2"" - 1"" conduit in walls, underground, and on hanging trapeze. |
  • Ability to pull, install, and terminate branch circuit wiring.
  • Complete understanding of basic electrical components, and basic electrical tools.
  • Ability to use electrical test equipment.
  • Basic understanding of electrical plans and specifications.
Level II:
Advanced knowledge of the National Electric Code.
  • Knowledge regarding the installation, maintenance, repair, and proper operation of a wide array of electrical systems.
  • Knowledge regarding a wide array of electrical systems components such as building service electrical feeder systems, building service panels, interior building electrical distribution systems, motors, motor control centers, generators, automatic switchgear, transformers, temporary power systems, fire alarms, low voltage digital control systems, multiphase power, variable frequency drives, and heat exchangers.
  • Knowledge regarding troubleshooting, assessment, and diagnostic techniques for routine and non-building electric system problems.
  • Knowledge regarding project management and the planning, directing, scheduling, and managing of electrical system repair projects.
  • Knowledge of motor or equipment control systems and the ability to install, repair, and replace control components.
  • Knowledge in the use of the electrical system monitoring, measurement, and diagnostics equipment and the ability to accurately use such equipment.
  • Knowledge regarding the use of building automation systems (such as Johnson Controls Metasys system) to find and troubleshoot issues.
  • Knowledge of fire alarm systems and how they interact with both building electrical systems and HVAC system operations and controls.
  • Supervisory skills, along with the ability to communicate tasks and direction to subordinates in a clear and concise manner.
  • The ability to install, maintain, repair a wide array of common electrical systems.
  • The ability to install, maintain, repair, and replace a wide array of electrical system components such as building service electrical feeder systems, building service panels, interior building electrical distribution systems, motor, motor control centers, generators, automatic switchgear, transformers, temporary power systems, fire alarms, low voltage digital control systems, multiphase power, variable frequency drives, and heat exchanges.
  • The ability to troubleshoot, assess, and diagnose building electric systems problems.
  • The ability to lead an emergency repair response to small to medium building electrical problems.
  • The ability to assist in planning, directing, scheduling major electrical repair or installation projects to ensure successful execution.
  • The ability to install, repair, replace electrical equipment control components.
  • The ability to use electrical system monitoring, measurement, and diagnostics equipment and the ability to accurately use such equipment.
  • The ability to install, repair, and maintain fire alarm systems and ensure they interact properly with both building electrical systems and HVAC system operations and controls
Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Level I:
  • Valid Driver's License
Level II:
  • Valid Driver's License
  • State of Alabama Electrician Journeyman's License. If Journeyman's License is registered in another state, Alabama license must be obtained in the first 6 months of employment.


Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$39,510 - $71,870

Job Category
Building/Grounds Maintenance

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
11/10/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

- Only completed applications will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include all employment history and required application documents.

- If required, be sure to attach cover letter and resume.

- Please include a copy of any required or relevant certifications/licenses in the "Other Documents" section.

- Please answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.

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