High Voltage Electrician II at InsideHigherEd

Logo:Posting Number:STA00762PO25Job Family:Skilled TradesJob Function:Electrical MaintenanceUSC Market Title:ElectricianLink to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133871Job Level:T2 - Technical SupportBusiness Title (Internal Title):High Voltage Electrician IICampus:ColumbiaWork County:RichlandCollege/Division:Division of Administration and FinanceDepartment:DAF Facilities Energy PlantState Pay Band:5Approved Starting Salary:$45,133Advertised Salary Range:$45,133 - $56,416Part/Full Time:Full TimeHours per Week:37.5Work Schedule:Monday-Friday7:00 am- 3:30 pmMust be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.Basis :12 monthsJob Search Category:Trades/MaintenanceAbout University of South Carolina:From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.Veterans' Preference Statement:The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.Advertised Job Summary:Performs highly-skilled work in construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems (including medium and high voltage), equipment, and fixtures. Maintains and follows a safe, productive, cost effective, and comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program for constant reliable operations related to all campus wide high voltage electrical systems.Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.Preferred Qualifications:High school diploma and 5 years of background experience in Mid to High Voltage (480V to 8320V) electrical distribution systems and the associated equipment of substations and energy plants.Confined Space certified;Licensed in SC as a General Contractor with a Public Electrical Utility Endorsement High Voltage Electrician;CDL License.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Due to the size and complexity of the various University utility systems, it is necessary that employee must have strong knowledge of high voltage distribution systems and the effects of work actions.Employee must be hard working, dependable and have safety as priority one.Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one-line electrical diagrams and other electrical documents.Must have electrical troubleshooting skills and think logically.Must have the ability to lead by example, solve problems, take initiative to provide services, develop strong customer relationship, keep accurate records, communicate effectively, develop proper procedures, communicate to management, and prepare reports.Job Duty:Maintains and follows a safe, productive, cost effective comprehensive planned and corrective maintenance program for reliable operations related to all campus wide high voltage electrical systems, including but not limited to building, energy plant, manholes, tunnels and direct bury electrical systems by receiving work orders;Communicating with the supervisor, planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and problem solving assigned facility electrical issues;Assisting with ensuring that all facility high voltage systems are in safe working order and compliant with national and local codes and regulations while exhibiting professionalism in conduct, appearance, and work practices.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:35Job Duty:Installs, repairs and maintains existing high voltage electrical distribution systems(s), including but not limited to high voltage cable, switches, transformers, terminations and test equipmentEssential Function:YesPercentage of Time:30Job Duty:Performs regular and preventive maintenance on high voltage equipment including energy plant electrical systems.Operates and maintains tools and equipment needed to perform assigned tasks, requisitions needed materials.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:10Job Duty:Reads blueprints, manuals, schematics and other drawings to complete repair(s) or installation(s).Assists in resolving high voltage campus related questions to include daily operation, system design, and capital project requirements.Attend meetings as required.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:10Job Duty:Trains lower level high voltage team member(s).Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:10Job Duty:Other duties as required.Essential Function:YesPercentage of Time:5Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:YesHazardous weather category:EssentialNumber of Vacancies:1Job Open Date:09/23/2025Job Close Date:12/18/2025Open Until Filled:NoSpecial Instructions to Applicant:Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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.We are only accepting applications submitted by December 18, 2025. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:Health and Life InsuranceRetirement ProgramsPaid TuitionDependent ScholarshipsAnnual LeaveSick Leave13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)Paid Parental LeaveProfessional Development OpportunitiesClick here to learn more about why you should work at USC.Quicklink for Posting:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/195178EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.