Electrician

Performs activities related to installing, troubleshooting, and repairing University electrical systems. Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 
 

• Attends various meetings including safety meetings, focus groups, quality team meetings, and Departmental meetings.
• Cleans work area; cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Ensures electrical systems comply with appropriate codes.
• Estimates types and amounts of materials needed for job, orders materials. 
• Installs complete electrical systems including wiring, conduit, and fuse boxes in new and existing construction. 
• Performs preventive maintenance work on electrical systems. 
• Reviews blueprints and inspects job site; consults with client; determines appropriate method of doing project. 
• Troubleshoots problems in electrical systems; locates and replaces or repairs defective parts. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and three years of appropriate experience. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Campus Location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN)

Hiring Range: $22.33 per hour

Work Schedule: M-F 7:30am-3:30pm

Job Posting Category: Staff

About us The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.