Electrician – Full‑time, non‑exempt position

About the role

The Physical Plant Department at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is seeking a full‑time, non‑exempt Electrician. Under general supervision you will work at the journey level to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment throughout the campus.

Key responsibilities

• Install, diagnose, and repair electrical circuits, apparatus, and components of industrial machinery in compliance with code, manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Read and interpret construction plans and recommend modifications when necessary.
• Connect and repair power supply wiring for machines, lighting fixtures, conduit, switches, motors, generators, and climate‑control systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on fluorescent and incandescent lighting, wiring, conduit boxes, and related equipment; prepare time, labor, and material estimates.
• Prepare daily operation reports, maintain electrical tools and testing equipment, and clean work areas after projects.
• Provide guidance and training to other maintenance staff and lead special projects as assigned.

Required profile

• Journey‑level experience with electrical systems operating below 13,000 volts.
• Strong knowledge of basic mathematics for calculations involving area, volume, percentages, and ratios.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and applicable electrical codes and Underwriters Laboratories standards.
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.

Required skills

• Electrical systems installation and troubleshooting.
• Electrical code compliance.
• Use of testing equipment such as ohmmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Maintenance of lighting, motor, and control equipment.

What we offer

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, prescription, FSA).
• Retirement plans with state match and supplemental options.
• Life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tuition remission and employee assistance program.
• Paid holidays, annual leave (11 days), sick leave (15 days), personal leave (3 days).
• Overtime, shift‑differential, and on‑call pay for non‑exempt employees.