Electrician II - Facilities & Services

The department of Facilities & Services at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Electrician II.

About the Opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Electrician II, performs both installation of new construction and general maintenance of existing facilities utilizing journeyman level electrical skills. Shall also provide guidance to Maintenance Workers and unskilled personnel as assigned.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Installs, repairs, and inspects electrical distribution equipment and wiring both inside and outside buildings to verify capacities.

• Installs and maintains circuit breakers, sub-station switchgear, and transformers.

• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots 23kv and 5kv underground power distribution circuits. Pulls high voltage cables through underground ducts and cable trays in steam tunnels. Splices and terminates high voltage cable using current state-of-the-art (3M) materials and methods.
• Installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects wires and auxiliary equipment, such as fuses, insulators, and switches to ascertain capacities and working conditions, utilizing thorough knowledge of types, sizes, and styles of equipment.
• Installs and maintains fire alarms, emergency lighting, emergency generator power transfer switches, and those items associated with life safety, as they pertain to the electrical field.
• Installs and maintains all control systems for motors, lights, heat, and air controls, participating with various crafts as required to properly troubleshoot and repair control systems.
• Designs routing plans, installs and maintains new electrical conduit, tubing, wiremold, raceway, and associated accessories to accommodate electrical and telecommunications wiring. This duty requires pipe fitting ability.
• Installs and maintains existing and new lighting systems for both interior and exterior to buildings, including street lights and parking lot lighting.
• Utilizes bucket truck and power scaffolding to install and maintain lighting and power distribution systems.
• Installs, maintains, tests, repairs, and adjusts laboratory, laundry, kitchen, etc. equipment, as required within the normal University setting.
• Participates in the installation of simple electronic control systems, clock systems, etc.
• Ensures that all local, state, and federal building codes are maintained.
• Maintains an organized work area to include cleanliness, safety, and security of materials.

• Coordinates the return of materials to warehouse that are not needed for project completion.

• Operates vehicles that would require a valid driver's license.

• May be required to perform general maintenance duties either in relation to normal journeyman responsibilities or assisting other trades such as but not limited to: low level electrical connections, lighting, sheet metal fabrication, painting, carpentry, plumbing, millwright work, etc.

  Pay Grade: 14

  Hours: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Must have one of the following:
  • 2 years of electrical experience
  • Completion of an associate degree as an electrical technician.

  • Completion of a 2-year accredited vocational electrical program.

• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

• Valid driver's license
• Valid WV state electrical license (Journeyman) preferred

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.