High Voltage Electrician II

Full Job Description

High Voltage Electrician II

Department: DAF Facilities Energy Plant

Advertised Salary Range:

Part/Full Time: Full Time

About UofSC

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.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)

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.

• Must have the ability to keep accurate records, communicate effectively, develop proper procedures, communicate to management, and prepare reports.

Job Close Date

05/15/2026

Special 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 May 15, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Tuition

• Dependent Scholarships

• Annual Leave

• Sick Leave

• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional Development Opportunities

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EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.

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