Job Description

Job Posting:

JR101512 Electrician (Open Date: 11/11/2025)

Department:

Physical Plant-Bldg Technical Trades Svcs, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

11-11-2025

Close Date:

Under general supervision, the Electrician performs electrical work at the journey level to support the safe and reliable operation of Salisbury University’s facilities. This position installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures involving circuits carrying less than 13,000 volts. The Electrician ensures compliance with NEC, OSHA, and safety standards while supporting classrooms, laboratories, residential halls, athletic facilities, and administrative buildings. The role is critical to campus operations, providing both preventive maintenance and immediate response to outages and emergencies.

Authority and Accountability

Reports to: Manager of Building Trades, Keith J Brown.

Direct Reports: None.

Budgetary Responsibility: Prepares estimates for labor, time, and materials.

Authority: Provides guidance/training in electrical work to other staff; may lead projects.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical theory, installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of NEC codes, OSHA regulations, and safety standards.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Skill in use/maintenance of tools and testing devices (ohmmeters, oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Ability to work on ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and in adverse environments.
• Possession of or eligibility for Maryland State certification as a licensed electrician.
• Valid non-commercial Class C driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher education or facilities environment experience.
• Familiarity with industrial machinery, generators, motors, and climate control systems.
• Ability to lead projects and train junior staff.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, non-exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by November 25, 2025. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future. To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visithttp://www.salisbury.edu/equity/