Electrician

Posting Summary Logo:

Posting Number:
TMP00979PO26

Job Code Title:
Trades Specialist III

Advertised Title:
Electrician

Campus:
Columbia

College/Division:
Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

Department:
SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration

Salary:
19.23/per hour

Location of Vacancy:

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Hours per Week:
40

Work Schedule:

• Standard working schedule: 8:00am 4:30pm Monday Friday
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Job Search Category:
Trades/Maintenance

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Position Description Advertised Job Summary:
Electrician

• Do you enjoy not sitting behind a desk?
• Do you enjoy helping USC Students?
• Do you enjoy troubleshooting challenges by finding solutions, especially unique challenges?

This is the job for you.

Responsible for the installation, programming, troubleshooting, repair and maintaining all electrical, electronic and mechanical components for electrical distribution equipment, breakers, panels, motors; HVAC controls and access and locking systems, security cameras, recorders and network devices. Provides technical coordination and client liaison in the implementation of major and minor repairs/projects for electrical distribution, security and security surveillance system upgrades. Working with customers oversees small internal and external projects. Provides technical guidance, oversight and leadership to lower level technical staff and contractors. This position will be required to perform on-call rotation and provide technical callback assistance. This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Installs, programs, repairs and makes modifications to security video surveillance systems.
2. Installs, troubleshoots, programs, repairs and makes modifications on a variety of electrical equipment, HVAC controls and equipment, access control boards and third party security devices.
3. Provides scope of work, estimates project costs and schedule with direct consultation of Department representatives.

This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Potential for Full Time Employee ( FTE ) position based on job performance.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency and related trade experience.
• Valid Drivers License required.

Job Duties Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies:
multiple

Desired Start Date:
07/01/2026

Proposed End Date:
12/18/2026

Job Open Date:
06/02/2026

Job Close Date:
11/30/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Fill out application with all experience.

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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