Electrician

Posting Summary

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00158PO26 Job Code Title Trades Specialist III Advertised Title Electrician Campus Columbia College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration Salary 23.75/per hour Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule

Standard working schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance

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About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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.

Benefits for Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

Electrician

* Do you enjoy not sitting behind a desk?

* Do you enjoy helping USC Students?

* Do you enjoy troubleshooting challenges by finding solutions, especially unique challenges?

This is the job for you.

Responsible for the installation, programming, troubleshooting, repair and maintaining all electrical, electronic and mechanical components for electrical distribution equipment, breakers, panels, motors; HVAC controls and access and locking systems, security cameras, recorders and network devices. Provides technical coordination and client liaison in the implementation of major and minor repairs/projects for electrical distribution, security and security surveillance system upgrades. Working with customers oversees small internal and external projects.

Provides technical guidance, oversight and leadership to lower level technical staff and contractors. This position will be required to perform on-call rotation and provide technical callback assistance. This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Installs, programs, repairs and makes modifications to security video surveillance systems.

2. Installs, troubleshoots, programs, repairs and makes modifications on a variety of electrical equipment, HVAC controls and equipment, access control boards and third party security devices.

3. Provides scope of work, estimates project costs and schedule with direct consultation of Department representatives.

This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.

Potential for Full Time Employee (FTE) position based on job performance.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency and directly related trade experience. Valid Driver's License required.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 02/01/2026 Proposed End Date 12/18/2026 Job Open Date 01/15/2026 Job Close Date 01/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

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