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**Open Date** 05/19/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN41941B

**Job Title** Electrician

**Working Title** Electrician

**Job Grade** E

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM- rotating on-call

**VP Area** President

**Department** 01747 - PRESIDENT'S DISTRICT

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** Internal to the University

**Pay Rate Range** 31.00-34.00

**Close Date** 09/30/2025

**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 06/30/2025

Job Summary

Performs journeyman or master electrician level electrical work by exercising the acquired and developed skills and knowledge pertaining to the installation, alteration, maintenance, new construction, inspection and repair of electrical distribution systems (including primary and secondary wiring) and of clinical, laboratory and research electrical devices and equipment, emergency power generation systems and other common electrical items used in the University community.

In the hospital positions, a working knowledge of codes and regulations specific to health care facilities is preferred. In the campus positions, a working knowledge of cable splicing and substation maintenance (with its various high voltage switchgear) is preferred.

Responsibilities

+ Applies analytical and manual skills in inspecting, maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, calibrating, safety testing and repairing motors, generators, chargers, transformers, high voltage electrical systems and a variety of clinical, laboratory and research equipment including their component parts to ensure maximum and efficient operation.

+ Installs new systems and repairs existing wiring systems, electrical conduit, communications systems and related University-owned equipment by adhering to necessary procedures that would ensure conformity with blueprints, OSHA specifications, JCAH and NFPA requirements, national and local electrical codes and requirements of other specialized codes and regulating agencies such as NCCLS , AAMI and CAP .

+ Maintains a variety of small electrical devices by repairing or replacing items such as hardware, lamps, fuses, sockets, ballasts, dropping resistors, contacts, coils, switches, timers, bearings, brushes, cords, and plugs as a matter of preventive maintenance and safety considerations.

+ Uses a wide variety of machines, electrical hand tools and test equipment commonly used by electricians such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, voltmeters, cable pullers, hirangers, relay testing equipment, stroboscopes, current leakage and safety test equipment, high voltage equipment, conduit benders, volt-amp recording meters, power factor meters, peak demand and watt-hour meters, drante surge and spike detectors and frequency drive testing equipment.

+ Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of the latest national and local electrical codes and if applicable all regulating bodies having responsibility for health care facilities.

+ Works with other trades in electrically related problems such as elevator repair, electric bed repair, fire alarm system maintenance and electrical aspects of electronic equipment.

+ Responsible for maintaining and periodically updating equipment history log sheets and P.M. order sheets to meet requirement of history and legality for all equipment items.

+ May be responsible for training apprentice electricians through “on-the-job” training.

\*Other Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Journeyman electrician license from the State of Utah or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Experience with electric manholes and underground power distribution systems, proficiency in the use of the various types of electrical test equipment and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

The journeyman license is obtained through the completion of a comprehensive examination after the completion of a 4 year, 8,000+ hour accredited apprenticeship program.

Dependent upon department of assignment, a valid Utah driver’s license may be required.

This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Journeyman Card

Drivers license

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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