Assistant Electrician-U
University of CincinnatiAbout the role
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Job Overview
Under close supervision from designated supervisor, assist in performing basic electrical work. Assist with installation, repair and preventive maintenance of electrical or telecommunications equipment. This will be a first shift schedule from 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday - Friday.
Essential Functions
- Install and replace lighting fixtures, light bulbs, balasts, switches & fuses, assist in installation, repair & preventive maintenance of electrical equipment and assists in analyzing electrical equipment for safety.
- Perform minor custodial and/or general maintenance/laborer duties (e.g., assist in plumbing, carpentry, painting, groundskeeping, etc.).
- Maintain housekeeping conditions as prescribed by area.
- Assist with wiring, cabling, installing, repair and/or modifications of telecommunications equipment.
- May perform minor general maintenance/laborer duties.
- Maintain housekeeping conditions as prescribed by area.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED
Required Trainings/Certifications
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Required Experience
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
Ability to read and write
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Seldom
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Stooping - Seldom
- Climbing stairs/ladders - Often
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Crouching - Seldom
- Crawling - Seldom
- Reaching overhead - Often
- Pulling, pushing - Often
- Shoveling - Seldom
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
- Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often
- Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom
- Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
- Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
Application Deadline: 04/30/2026
Application Information
Candidacy for this role will be determined by:
- A COMPLETE APPLICATION: Your application MUST indicate material evidence of having the experience, skills, and education required for this position. Document all dates of employment, description of relevant duties, and full-time/part-time status. The complete application will be the sole criteria used by Human Resources to determine eligibility, which is based on the minimum qualifications listed above.
- SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS:
- TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Eligibility scores and rank will be determined by grading the applicant’s related work history and education.
- EXAMINATION: Application/resume will be reviewed by Human Resources to determine eligibility, which will be based on the minimum qualifications listed above. All qualifying applicants will be notified of the date and time of any written examination via email. Applicants that pass the written examination will be notified regarding next steps. All applicants must show valid photo identification to take the exam.
Do you have active passing test scores on file with HR for this job title? If you would like to qualify for this position using those test scores, upload a letter to the “Additional Documents” section stating your name, address, test score, exam date, and expiration date.
Please note that the preferred method of communication is by email – make sure we have an email on file that you regularly check.<
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