Youngstown State University, OH
Youngstown State University, OH is hiring: Electrician in Youngstown
Youngstown State University, OH, Youngstown, OH, US, 44502
Salary: $26.73 Hourly
Location : Youngstown, OH
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 202500059
Division: Finance & Business Operations
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Bargaining Unit Status: Association of Classified Employees (ACE)
Salary Grade: AN
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Summary of Position
The class works under direction and requires thorough knowledge of and skill in the electrician trade in order to provide work direction and training over lower-level employees and/or install, troubleshoot, modify, maintain, and repair medium voltage switch gear, complex security systems, electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 40% - Provides work direction and training over lower-level employees.
Installs, troubleshoots, tests, modifies, and/or maintains medium voltage switch gear and/or complex security systems.
20% - Coordinates with engineers, vendors, and/or contractors on campus projects; orders, procures, and/or purchases supplies and materials from vendors and/or contractors.
25% - Installs, troubleshoots, modifies, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring and fiber optic systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment including, but not limited to, electric panels, conduits, motors, appliances, fans, transformers, heating and cooling equipment, fire and other alarm/emergency systems, elevators, and/or switches.
10% - Installs and replaces lighting fixtures including, but not limited to, light bulbs, ballasts, switches, fuses, exterior and/or perimeter lighting; tests, installs, and/or maintains fire alarm systems and/or security systems and associated networking equipment.
5% - Completes material and cost estimates, reports, and logs; orders parts; maintains inventory of electrical supplies.
Performs other miscellaneous duties including, but not limited to, semi-skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, and water treatment; operates snow and ice removal and grass cutting equipment; operates heavy equipment.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, M-T-W-Th-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Unusual Work Conditions: Works indoors and outdoors; exposed to dirt, dust, grease, unpleasant weather, loud noises, hot and confined work areas, and high voltage; subject to burns, cuts, bruises, and electrical shock; may work on scaffolding, stadium light poles, utility poles, or extension ladder; may work from scissor lift and articulating boom lift.
Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.
Reports to: Director, Engineering
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: employee training and development; national electric code*; Ohio safety and health association guidelines*; inventory control*; red cross safety practices; fire code*; basic mathematical principles; safety practices in electrical trade.
Skill in: electrical trade; use of electrical tools to install, test, maintain and repair equipment.
Ability to: read blueprints and/or schematics*; apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; read technical manuals and instructions; stand, walk, bend continuously; move limbs/fingers easily to perform manual functions repeatedly.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; four years of training or verifiable experience in electrical work under the supervision of an experienced electrician; valid driver's license and insurable under the University's insurance policy.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED; four years of training or verifiable experience in electrical work under the supervision of an experienced electrician; valid driver's license and insurable under the University's insurance policy?
02
Please describe your related experience.
03
What is the highest level of education that you have attained?
04
Do you have at least a High School Diploma or GED?
Required Question
Location : Youngstown, OH
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 202500059
Division: Finance & Business Operations
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 03/24/2025
Bargaining Unit Status: Association of Classified Employees (ACE)
Salary Grade: AN
Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
Summary of Position
The class works under direction and requires thorough knowledge of and skill in the electrician trade in order to provide work direction and training over lower-level employees and/or install, troubleshoot, modify, maintain, and repair medium voltage switch gear, complex security systems, electrical wiring systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
Position Information
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 40% - Provides work direction and training over lower-level employees.
Installs, troubleshoots, tests, modifies, and/or maintains medium voltage switch gear and/or complex security systems.
20% - Coordinates with engineers, vendors, and/or contractors on campus projects; orders, procures, and/or purchases supplies and materials from vendors and/or contractors.
25% - Installs, troubleshoots, modifies, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring and fiber optic systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment including, but not limited to, electric panels, conduits, motors, appliances, fans, transformers, heating and cooling equipment, fire and other alarm/emergency systems, elevators, and/or switches.
10% - Installs and replaces lighting fixtures including, but not limited to, light bulbs, ballasts, switches, fuses, exterior and/or perimeter lighting; tests, installs, and/or maintains fire alarm systems and/or security systems and associated networking equipment.
5% - Completes material and cost estimates, reports, and logs; orders parts; maintains inventory of electrical supplies.
Performs other miscellaneous duties including, but not limited to, semi-skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, and water treatment; operates snow and ice removal and grass cutting equipment; operates heavy equipment.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, M-T-W-Th-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Unusual Work Conditions: Works indoors and outdoors; exposed to dirt, dust, grease, unpleasant weather, loud noises, hot and confined work areas, and high voltage; subject to burns, cuts, bruises, and electrical shock; may work on scaffolding, stadium light poles, utility poles, or extension ladder; may work from scissor lift and articulating boom lift.
Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.
Reports to: Director, Engineering
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: Valid driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: employee training and development; national electric code*; Ohio safety and health association guidelines*; inventory control*; red cross safety practices; fire code*; basic mathematical principles; safety practices in electrical trade.
Skill in: electrical trade; use of electrical tools to install, test, maintain and repair equipment.
Ability to: read blueprints and/or schematics*; apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; read technical manuals and instructions; stand, walk, bend continuously; move limbs/fingers easily to perform manual functions repeatedly.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; four years of training or verifiable experience in electrical work under the supervision of an experienced electrician; valid driver's license and insurable under the University's insurance policy.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED; four years of training or verifiable experience in electrical work under the supervision of an experienced electrician; valid driver's license and insurable under the University's insurance policy?
- Yes
- No
02
Please describe your related experience.
03
What is the highest level of education that you have attained?
- Did not complete high school.
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctoral degree
- Post doctoral degree
- Juris doctor degree
04
Do you have at least a High School Diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Required Question