Electrician

Electrician Benefits of Working at UNCW: Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge. Recruitment Range: $47,265 - $50,504The salary range advertised is the designated recruitment range for this classification. Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate’s education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters. Vacancy Number: S02812 Competency Level: Journey Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus Home Department: Maintenance - 35213 Division: Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The primary purpose of the Physical Plant is to maintain the building, grounds, and infrastructure of the UNCW campus so that it is safe, reliable, clean, and attractive. This includes departments such as Electric, Fire Alarm, General Maintenance and Roofing, Housekeeping, HVAC, HVAC Controls, Landscaping, Motor Pool, Physical Security Access and Locksmith Services, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Food Services Maintenance. The Electric Shop in the Physical Plant of Facilities provides maintenance, repair, and installation of campus-wide electrical primary and secondary distribution, equipment, lighting, and electrical fixtures. College: College College/School Information: University Information: The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Electrician position performs installation, maintenance, and repair of primary and secondary electrical distribution systems, electrical equipment, building lighting, electrical fixtures, outside lighting, and power and performs temporary installation of electrical power for public and university functions throughout campus. This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist in the removal of snow, ice, or debris. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: • Five years of field experience in the electrical trade. • Ability to maintain accurate records. • Ability to plan work operations, follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with department heads and other trade and contract workers. • Ability to use computers, iPads, iPhone for timekeeping, communication, data entry and work order management. • Strong electrical trade knowledge and skills. • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and NC State Building Code. • Ability to diagnose faults and perform corrective repairs on distribution wiring, transformers, switchgear, main and sub-service panels, and complete building electrical distribution wiring, conduits, fixtures and lighting. Required Certifications or Licensures: A valid North Carolina driver's license, or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hiring. FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Months Per Year: 12 Months Work Days: Monday - Friday Work Hours: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm - rotating on-call duty, emergencies and scheduled OT Type of Position: Permanent Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited: Position Number: S02812 Job Posting Date: 04/21/2026 Posting Close Date: 5/5/2026 Number of Openings: Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants: PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39145 UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. jeid-3890c262254a2c4cb106f976785abf64