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Electrician

Work type: Classified Staff

Categories: Facilities/Grounds/Skilled Trades

Department: Campus Planning & Facilities Management Utilities and Energy

Classification: Electrician

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $30.70 - $47.01 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

August 4, 2025; open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position, submit a complete application form, resume, and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications, and describe any transferable skills you may have.

Department Summary

Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) is a dynamic unit within the Finance and Administration portfolio, comprising seven departments and approximately 300 dedicated employees:

• Building Operations and Maintenance

• Campus Planning

• Custodial and Exterior Services

• Design & Construction

• Work Management and Administrative Support

• Office of Sustainability

• Utilities & Energy

CPFM is responsible for planning, building, maintaining, and operating the infrastructure that supports the University of Oregon. As stewards of the university’s physical legacy, CPFM empowers the university community to reach its full potential by providing a campus that is safe, clean, beautiful, inspiring, and environmentally responsible.

CPFM is committed to collaboration, service excellence, diversity, problem-solving, and stewardship. We take pride in ensuring the campus functions seamlessly, fostering an environment where educational excellence can thrive.

Building Operations and Maintenance includes Maintenance Support, Carpentry, Building Automation Systems (BAS), Electrical, Painting, Plumbing, Mechanical, Lock and Door, and Fleet Services. These teams handle the maintenance, repair, and minor renovation of university buildings, vehicles, and equipment at the Eugene and Portland campuses. Their work ensures that the University of Oregon community has a safe, efficient, reliable, functional, and attractive learning environment, supporting the University’s mission and vision. Together, they are committed to creating a place where excellence thrives and everyone can succeed.

Position Summary

This position provides journey-level expertise in electrical construction and maintenance within a collaborative team environment.

The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance and repair of existing building electrical systems, including the replacement of components such as lighting fixtures, branch circuits, and overcurrent and short-circuit protection devices. Duties also include the installation, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of electronic equipment, encompassing both commercial and specialized systems that may require custom design and unique maintenance procedures.

Additionally, the role involves maintaining, repairing, and replacing components of campus exterior lighting systems and associated control devices, including both pole-mounted and building-mounted fixtures.

Minimum Requirements

Possession of one of the following Oregon Electrician's Licenses appropriate to the work to be performed:

• General Supervising Electrician License

• General Journeyman Electrician License

• Limited Journey Manufacturing Plant License

• Limited Supervising Manufacturing Plant License

Professional Competencies

• Ability to perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.

• Skilled in taking initiative, looking for what needs to be done and doing it.

• Ability to pay close attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.

• Skill in creating and sustaining a respectful, inclusive workplace while proactively addressing challenges with a positive outlook.

• Ability to uphold and promote ethical standards as a role model for others.

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience as a Journey-Level Electrician

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttps://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us [email protected] 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, familial status, citizenship, service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law), veteran status, expunged juvenile record, and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listedhere (https://investigations.uoregon.edu/reporting) .

In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online athttps://clery.uoregon.edu/annual-campus-security-and-fire-safety-report.

Advertised: July 21, 2025 Pacific Daylight Time

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