Electrician I

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Electrician I Job Category Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance Department IPO-Facilities Maintenance-NB Overview The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey.

These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.

Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Electrician I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).The primary purpose of the Electrician I position is to take lead in maintaining primary and secondary electrical systems in the facility.

Installs, test, repairs and replaces lights and power circuitry, electrical and electronics equipment, alarm systems and electric motors, machinery and appliances.

Ensures work is done in compliance with local, state and national codes.

Directs other mechanics and helpers.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: * Performs routine preventive maintenance on motors, transformers, emergency generators, storage batteries, lighting, fuse panels, emergency and fire alarm systems and other electrical and electronic equipment on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

* Responds to electronic trouble calls throughout the facility.

* Inspects, tests and repairs electrical systems, electrical components used in heating and air conditioning systems, clock systems, pneumatic tube systems and other electronic equipment.

* Installs, repairs, and replaces electrical circuits and equipment; included are motors, conduits, switches, outlets, wiring panels, plugs, fuses and insulators.

* Works from electrical schematics, plans and specifications, in accordance with established procedures.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 210 Salary Details Minimum Salary 31.310 Mid Range Salary 31.810 Maximum Salary 32.760 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position.

We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure.

We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: * Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage * Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs * Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options * Employee and dependent educational benefits * Life insurance coverage * Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: Position Status Full Time Working Hours (per week) 40 Standard Hours 40.00 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Union Description IUOE 68 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience * A minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience as an electrician, at least three (3) years of which shall have involved taking the lead in the instillation, repair and Maintenance of electrical systems.

Certifications/Licenses * Holds a current New Jersey Electrical License or Qualified Journeyman Electrician Certification, NJAC 13;31-5.1.

* Valid Driver's License is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Thorough knowledge of local, state and national codes.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands :Position requires the individual to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and climb or balance up to 2/3 of the time, to sit, kneel, crouch, or crawl, to talk or heat and to taste or smell less than 1/3 the time; to lift a weight or exert force from 10 to 25 pounds up to 2/3 of the time, from 50 to over 100 pounds less than 1/3 the time.

Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment in excess of fifty pounds, preforming work on rocks, scaffolding ladders.

the position requires close, distance and color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception as well as the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The individual in this position may be exposed to environmental conditions such as wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work neat moving mechanicals parts, working high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat or cols (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and vibration up to 2/3 of the time, to risk radiation less than 1/3 of the time.

Moderate noise is typical for the work environment of this job.

Special Conditions * Clean Driving Record Posting Details Posting Number 25ST1926 Posting Open Date 09/08/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Rutgers University - New Brunswick City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.

Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk . * * Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible experience as an electrician, at least three (3) years of which shall have involved taking the lead in the instillation, repair and Maintenance of electrical systems?

* Yes * No * * Do you have a current New Jersey Electrical License or Qualified Journeyman Electrician Certification, NJAC 13;31-5.1?

* Yes * No * * Do you have a valid driver's license?

* Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV * Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents * List of Professional References (contact Info)