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JOB SUMMARY:

Performs electrical related duties requiring a high degree of professional skill and technical knowledge. Maintains and repairs campus building electrical systems. Ensures shop work is performed in compliance with applicable safety and code regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

70% - Essential - Electrical Systems Maintenance: Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, and repairs. Uses troubleshooting test procedures and equipment such as a volt-ohm meter. Traces circuits in rooms and buildings to isolate problems. Tests and changes failed circuit breakers. Identifies voltages such as 110, 220, and 277 Volts. After verifying failure, changes bulbs, ballasts, switches and receptacles. Measures current flow (Amps) to verify proper motor operation. Repairs 3-way and 4-way switch circuits. Checks and sets official building clocks. Tests emergency lighting and battery systems.
20% - Essential - Electrical Construction: Lays out and installs electrical conduit, switches, receptacles, lights and other electrical equipment to support Project Managers and Area Customers.
5% - Essential - Documentation: Reviews construction documents for electrical projects. Makes recommendations and comments on documents. Updates records after completion of tasks.
5% - Essential - Safety Management: Maintains a safe, clean work area and a safety critical attitude such that there is no threat to the safety or health of the employee or others. Maintains compliance with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of Clemson's LOTO policy. Adhere to all NEC and code requirements. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - High School or Equivalent - and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems.
Licenses - Driver's License Class D normal; Electrician - Journeyman
Work Experience: 5+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Associate's Degree - Construction Maintenance or Industrial Maintenance, Electrical.
Licenses - Electrician - Master
Work Experience: 10+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

70% - Stand for prolonged period
70% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
80% - Walk or move about
45% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
40% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
60% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
90% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
85% - Recognize or inspect visually
25% - Move, transport, raise or lower
90% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
10% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
50% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

35% - Exposure to heat or cold
35% - Exposure to dust/fumes
35% - Wet or humid
35% - Noise
25% - Vibration
25% - Mechanical hazards
15% - Chemical hazards
75% - Electrical hazards
25% - Burn hazards
20% - Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids)

WORK SCHEDULE:

Monday - Friday, rotating shift, four days a week 10 hour days, subject to callbacks, overtime and occasional weekends. Standard Hours: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range: ($ 38,985.00 - $ 49,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April 3, 2025

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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