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ELECTRICIAN

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

AEC is seeking experienced electricians to join our internal construction delivery team. This team is responsible for the construction, renovation, and improvement projects across campus.

Mission Statement

Facilities & Operations is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care ? that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

+ Generous time off, including family care, maternity and paternal leaves

+ A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

+ Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability coverage

+ Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

+ Read and interpret construction drawings, diagrams, sketches, circuit diagrams and technical specifications.

+ Survey jobsites to assess work scope, prepare material take-offs and estimates for electrical jobs.

+ Perform routine and complex electrical work including the installation of electrical raceway, wiring, fixtures, and equipment.

+ Fabricate and install control and distribution apparatus including switches, relays and circuit-breaker panels.

+ Cut, thread, bind and route conduit and pull wire.

+ Test continuity of electrical circuits in installed or repaired equipment using electrical measuring instruments.

+ Analyze malfunctions of electrical equipment using ammeter, volt-meter, ohmmeter drawings and visual inspections.

+ Cut or bore through walls, ceilings or partitions.

+ Use of power and hand tools. Frequent lifting and bending required with the execution of daily work duties.

+ Ensure electrical installations meet appropriate codes and university and industry standards.

+ Comply with applicable safety standards.

Required Qualifications*

+ Ability to perform all duties listed in responsibilities above.

+ Graduation from high school or equivalent and specialized training in electrical work.

+ State of Michigan Journeyman or Master's Electrical license.

+ Ability to work proficiently, accurately and to make and keep schedule commitments.

+ Considerable knowledge of the equipment, methods and materials involved in electrical work.

+ Reasonable manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding.

+ Reasonable computer skills; must be able to use a computer tablet & desktop for such tasks as time entry, work assignments, email, reporting on job status and others.

+ Ability to exercise tact and discretion in relationships with others.

+ Ability to work well within a teamwork environment.

+ Service orientation and willingness to do various levels and kinds of electrical tasks.

+ Proven ability to provide professional customer service.

+ Must be able to fulfill the necessary requirements to drive a University vehicle.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Experience with field end control device termination and control wiring installation.

+ Experience with emergency generators and automatic transfer switches.

+ Experience working with electrical distribution systems.

+ Experience with variable frequency drives and soft starters.

+ Familiarity and advanced troubleshooting skills with electrical technical systems with heavy focus on Variable Frequency Drives, including installation, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

+ Ability to troubleshoot AC, DC, and solid-state components of variable frequency drives.

+ Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electronic circuitry.

+ Strong knowledge of controls, including operation, troubleshooting, repairing, and assisting with design of new systems and controls.

+ Familiarity with Siemens direct digital control systems.

+ Experience in all aspects of electrical construction; commercial & industrial.

+ Experience working with an automated work order system.

+ Experience as an electrical foreman.

Work Schedule

Hours are 7 AM to 3:15 PM, Monday-Friday

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the U-M Skilled Trades Union, Inc., which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

262818

Working Title

ELECTRICIAN

Job Title

ELECTRICIAN

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Aec

Department

Construction Services

Posting Begin/End Date

4/29/2025 - 5/27/2025

Salary

$103,438.40 - $104,478.40

Career Interest

Trades (Trades Union)