Lead Electrician

Overview

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Posting Information

Posting Number PG194817SP
Internal Recruitment No

Working Title:

Lead Electrician

Anticipated Hiring Range: $58,000 - $63,892

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

Job Location:

Department Building Maintenance & Operations

Department:
Building Maintenance & Operations

About the Department

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan
, build
, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship.

Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!

As a Pack member,
you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. Review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. Attain work-life balance with childcare benefits, wellness & recreation membership, and wellness programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

The Lead Electrician works closely with the Zone Shop Supervisor to coordinate labor, materials, schedules, inspections, and communication with campus partners. In addition to leading and mentoring other electricians, this position serves as a key quality-control resource, reviewing work performed by both in-house staff and contractors to ensure readiness for NC State Construction Office inspections.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, mentor, and support electricians and coworkers in completing electrical maintenance, repair, and renovation work.
• Perform advanced electrical work in laboratories, classrooms, offices, dining facilities, and other campus environments.
• Inspect electrical work performed by in-house staff and contractors to ensure compliance with NC State electrical codes, NEC standards, and university requirements.
• Coordinate with the Zone Shop Supervisor to plan, schedule, and oversee electrical projects and work requests.
• Review electrical plans, estimates, and scopes of work before material procurement and project execution.
• Assemble material lists, obtain quotes, and manage material procurement to support timely project completion.
• Schedule and manage electrical project timeline
  s, including labor needs, power shutdowns, and inspections.
• Identify potential electrical issues early and recommend corrective actions or improvements.
• Evaluate site conditions and develop field changes or alternate plans as project needs evolve.
• Communicate clearly with university departments, supervisors, utilities, liaisons, and customers regarding project scope, timelines, and impacts.
• Prepare and review clear, accurate daily work orders using the AiM maintenance management system.
• Follow up with work requestors to provide updates and ensure a smooth service experience.
• Schedule required electrical code inspections through the Zone Shop Supervisor.
• Assist with annual Lockout/Tagout training and promote safe work practices.
• Ensure all work adheres to safety standards and is inspection-ready when required.
• Perform tasks requiring standing for extended periods, working in confined spaces,…