Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM On occasion, employee may be required to perform duties after hours (evenings and weekends) due to emergency situations or planned work.

Advertised Salary $42,000 or Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 02/13/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/16/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Electrician II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This is skilled technical work involving operating, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing building electrical systems and components, including electrical components in other building systems (HVAC, communications, security, plumbing, lighting, etc.) due to new construction or renovations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits.
• Ability to understand electric circuit diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals and use same to troubleshoot system problems, make repairs, and install new components.
• Ability to use electric diagnostic test equipment and tools of the electrical trade.
• Ability to understand and apply standard trade practices in performing work.

Physical Demands

• Standard requirements of the trade: walking, standing, climbing stairs, stooping, crawling, working with hands above head, working from a standard and/or extended ladder and scaffold, lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Most work is performed inside a building.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Repair or replace building electrical system components.
Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities
Troubleshoot problems with building electrical systems and related components.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Install components and associated wiring to building electrical system to expand capability of existing system or for building renovations.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Prepare work related documents (work orders, vouchers, reports, purchase requests, etc.) and Interact with customers via phone and in person to coordinate work
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties assigned by supervisor.
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Lisa Johnson Recruitment Contact Email lisawc@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-7453

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter