Electrician

Classification Title:

Electrician

Job Description:

The Electrician with IFAS Facilities Planning and Operations inspects and performs maintenance and preventative maintenance on all UF/IFAS owned buildings. Duties will include:

Performs electrical repairs to motors, building wiring, electrical equipment and preventive maintenance as required. Travel to job sites may require use of state vehicles.

Obtains quotes from contractors. Provides oversight of contractors’ electrical installs from start to finish.

Provides code-compliant electrical installations for renovations and new construction projects as required.

Tests, repairs and replaces fire alarm control panels and devices.

Works with greenhouse crew to provide hands-on training for electrical systems within greenhouses.

Installs data and telecommunications cables (CAT5) and all associated materials. Other duties as required.

Must have city or county journeyman electrician license or obtain the license within the first six months of employment.

About IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations

IFAS Facilities Planning & Operations supports over 1,000 buildings, 57,000 acres, and sixty employees around the state of Florida. Our team’s maintenance work furthers research and education that feed the world and preserve its natural resources. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Florida and to maintain the excellence of the University.

We offer our employees a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pension and investment-based retirement plans, and flexible leave options.

Benefits information is available at: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/

For more information on IFAS, please visit: https://ifas.ufl.edu/

Expected Salary:

$19-23 hourly, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of an approved electrician apprenticeship program; or a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of relevant experience. Appropriate vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Must maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

City or county journeyman electrician license.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and three professional references.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes; includes ability to lift 40 lbs.