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One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. 

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

  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

  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)

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

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.

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

Clemson, SC

April 3, 2025

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.         

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.