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Electrician

Inside Higher Ed
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026
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Posting Number:

TMP02850PO24

Job Code Title

Electrician

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

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

About University Of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, 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.

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

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

Number Of Vacancies

Multiple

Desired Start Date

01/02/2025

Proposed End Date

12/01/2025

Job Open Date

11/08/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions To Applicant

Fill out application with all experience

Quicklink For Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/178361

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Safety/Security Sensitive Or Requires a CDL

No

Essential

Hazardous weather category:

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