Assistant Electrician-U, A&F Maintenance and Operations Electric Shop

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

You are invited to submit an application to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

 

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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.

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.

Shift: Varies    Starting Pay Rate: $22.32 per hour    Post Probationary Rate: $22.32 per hour

 

Application Deadline: 02/24/2026 

 

Application Information

Candidacy for this role will be determined by: