"Electrician 2"

Under general direction of a lead worker or supervision by departmental administrator performs highly skilled electrical work. Installs, maintains & repairs electrical equipment & systems (e.g., electrical systems, wiring, motors). Provides work direction, training and mentoring of lower-level electricians and/or other trades workers performing craft duties. Established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

• Adheres to all OSHA and/or Ohio University required safety guidelines.
• Provide work direction, training, and mentoring of lower level electricians and other workers engaged in electrical installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electrical equipment (e.g., electrical systems including work with high voltage systems & work with electric control circuits, wiring, motors, appliances, lighting, fans, transformers, heating and cooling equipment, elevators and switches); troubleshoots electrical control circuits and high voltage systems.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties (i.e., makes sketches, reads blueprints, makes cost estimates, determines materials and time needed, completed reports)
• Performs inventory control, work scheduling and work order control. Completes necessary documentation. Uses computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Journey-level working knowledge of electrical methods and applications, National Electric Code, and safety practices regarding electricity; skill in installing, maintaining & repairing electrical equipment, reading blueprints.
Ability to understand system mechanical procedures.
Read & write common vocabulary in sentence structure; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers, calculate fractions, decimals & percentages.
Ability to apply principles to solve practical problems.
Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, schematic and pictorial form.
Work independently or with others.
Willingness to foster a welcoming and respectful workforce and community.
Demonstrate dexterity and skill in use of craft-associated hand &/or power tools & equipment.
Knowledge of all applicable OSHA and/or Ohio University safety guidelines and procedures.
Work at heights.
Lift up to 50 lbs.
48 months skilled experience in electrical work, or equivalent.
Written and practical test may be required.
Valid Drivers License.
May be exposed to dirt, grease, odors, cramped conditions, extreme hot or cold temperatures, heights, and electrical hazards-electrical shocks & high voltage; may be exposed to dangerous machinery; work at extended heights from ladders or bucket trucks; confined spaces.
May work outside exposed to weather.
An established pattern of good work habits and performance with good interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of employee mentoring, training and development, inventory control*.
*developed after employment.

Department: Electric Shop
Pay Rate: AFSCME|08|$24.62 - $27.72 hourly rate
Job Open Date: 09/23/2025
Posting Close Date: 10/07/2025
Job Category: Classified AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit appointment
Months: 12 month
Planning Unit: Vice President for Finance & Administration
Work Schedule: PN100611 & PN100612. Work Days: Monday - Friday. Work Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. Days off: Saturday & Sunday.
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week: 40 hours per week
Expected duration of assignment: Indefinite