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Posted: February 25, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Electrician I

State of South Carolina

Clemson University

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$39,764 - $45,125

per year

Closes

March 24, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems in university buildings, including troubleshooting issues and ensuring everything runs safely up to 600 volts.

It also includes guiding junior staff, reading blueprints for construction tasks, and keeping work areas clean and safe.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on electrical experience who enjoys mentoring others and following safety rules in a team setting.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent, with relevant electrical experience (substitutable year-for-year)
  • Vocational or technical training in electrical work, or trade school diploma, or five years of electrical experience at Clemson University
  • Journeyman Electrician license (noted as Plumber in posting, likely a data error)
  • 5+ years of work experience in electrical installation, repair, or maintenance
  • Knowledge of single and 3-phase electrical systems up to 600 volts
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints
  • Compliance with OSHA safety standards, NEC regulations, and LOTO policies

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
Performs electrical and related duties requiring both routine and advanced levels of professional skill and technical knowledge. Provides training and mentorship to apprentice level employees. Performs preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on building systems in accordance with department procedures and applicable codes and laws. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:
55% - Essential - Electrical Systems: Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical wiring systems and equipment. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, and repairs single and 3-phase up to 600 volts. Uses appropriate troubleshooting test procedures and equipment, such as volt-ohm meter, and tracing circuits in rooms and buildings to isolate problems. Tests and changes failed circuit breakers. Changes bulbs, ballasts, switches and receptacles after verifying failure. Measures current flow (Amps) to verify proper motor operation. Tests emergency lighting and battery systems.

20% - Essential - Electrical Construction: Understands and interprets construction drawings (blueprints) needed to perform required electrical tasks and review of projects. Lays out and installs electrical conduit, switches, receptacles, lights and other electrical equipment.

10% - Essential - Training and Mentorship: Leads, guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.

10% - Essential - Work Area Maintenance: Prepares and cleans work areas, shop and vehicles. Identifies and gathers proper tools and materials and ensures proper housekeeping.

5% - Essential - Safety: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy. Complies with all NEC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.

Requirements

Education: A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

Education: Vocational or Technical Training; Trade School Diploma or five years of experience at Clemson in electrical

Licenses - Plumber - Journeyman

Work Experience: 5+ years

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/26/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5250317