Electrician

Job Description

Job ID: 295441
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Armstrong Campus - Savannah, GA

Department Information

Armstrong Facility Operations

Job Summary

Install and maintain electrical systems, install and maintain wiring and lighting systems, inspect electrical components such as transformers and circuit breakers, and repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures. Responsible for maintenance of electrical systems with charges less than one (1) kilovolt, or 1,000 volts.

Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as assigned to support the mission of the University
• Oversee power disconnects so external contractors can secure into proper power source
• Locate high voltage duct bank, GTE underground cables, underground computer cables, underground street light circuits, and underground secondary cables for outside contractors
• Provide electrical power when necessary
• Follow all safety and other risk management policies in performance of work
• Maintain, repair and clean tools, equipment, assigned service vehicle, and work areas
• Install and repair common appliances and maintenance of alarms such as burglar alarms and landscape lighting
• Establish performance and safety standards and procedures for department while ensuring compliance with state laws, state electrical codes, safety, and environmental standards
• Provide leadership, supervision, and instruction to personnel assigned to Electrical Shop
• Supervise installation and maintenance of electrical systems for campus buildings, equipment, electrical fixtures, and lighting
• Assign workload to achieve maximum efficiency in department
• Perform job inspections to ensure work meets all compliance standards
• Maintain inventory as to eliminate down-time in production
• Select materials and equipment at competitive prices
• Work with campus engineers to ensure electrical plans are circuited correctly and power is available at each location

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• Three (3) or more years of work-related experience

Proposed Salary

$19.15 - $23.97 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Ability to use basic math skills daily
• Ability to analyze while multi-tasking
• Provide technical advice to non-technical and technical audiences
• Manage projects to fit budget, deadline and timeline decisions

KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of electrical field
• Strong working knowledge of electrical processes
• Knowledge and experience in fault analysis and rectification
• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Demonstrated collaborative problem-solving skills
• Attentive to detail
• Adept at testing, modifying and re-testing

Apply Before Date

May 19, 2026

Application review may begin as early as March 2, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.