"Lead Electrician"

Lead Electrician

Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: $50,000 - $54,860
Vacancy Number: S02778
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Maintenance - 35213

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The primary purpose of the Physical Plant is to maintain the building, grounds, and infrastructure of the UNCW campus so that it is safe, reliable, clean, and attractive. This includes departments such as HVAC, Electric, Plumbing, Landscaping, Housekeeping, Motor Pool, Food Services Maintenance, Carpentry, Paint and Roofing, Fire Alarm and Physical Security and Access and Locksmith Services.
The Electric Shop in the Physical Plant of Facilities provides maintenance, repair and installation of campus-wide electrical primary and secondary distribution, equipment, lighting and electrical fixtures.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
This position performs installation, maintenance and repair of primary and secondary electrical distribution systems, electrical equipment, building lighting, electrical fixtures, outside lighting and power and performs temporary installation of electrical power for public and university functions throughout campus.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform wiring, conduit installation, electrical troubleshooting, and repair/replacement of electrical and lighting fixtures.
• Utilize multimeters, ammeters, meggers, locating devices, and other trade-specific test equipment.
• Occasionally monitor, evaluate, and inspect electrical work to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

As a Lead, additional responsibilities:

• Subject matter expert in the field on specific scopes of electrical work.
• Works as a supervisor of the work, mentors and verifies 5 Electricians and 3 temporary Electricians in the field.
• Perform project inspections of all electrical work, including, but not limited to new installs, existing installs, repairs, replacements, layout, field supervision.
• Ensure the application of Lock Out/Tag Out procedures is performed on all field work.
• Provide quotes for customers: pre-task planning, build materials list for repairs.
• Act as a Field Instructor to mentor, lead and teach the other Electricians.
• Collaborate with other shop supervisors to troubleshoot issues and identify the interdependencies between shops required to successfully complete jobs.

*This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist in the removal of snow, ice or debris, as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Five years of field experience in the electrical trade.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to plan work operations, follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with department heads and other trade and contract workers are required.
• Ability to use computers, IPads, IPhone, for timekeeping, communication, data entry and work order management.
• Must possess strong electrical trade knowledge and skills.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code and NC State Building Code.
• Ability to diagnose faults and perform corrective repairs on primary/secondary distribution wiring, transformers, switchgear, main and sub service panels, and complete building electrical distribution wiring, conduits, fixtures and lighting.
• Qualified for electrical license by an Authority Having Jurisdiction and/or Municipality. No license is required.

Required Certifications or Licensures:
A valid NC drivers license or be able to obtain one within two weeks of employment.

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm - on-call duty as required, emergencies and scheduled OT
Type of Position: Permanent
Position Number: 7403
Job Posting Date: 02/16/2026
Posting Close Date: 3/2/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.