Electrician I

Position Details

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Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Electrician I

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Facilities/Environmental/Maintenance

Department

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 a Electrician I for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O).

Among the key duties of this position are the following: * The primary purpose of the Electrician I position is to take lead in maintaining primary and secondary electrical systems in the facility. * Installs,tests, repairs and replaces lights and power circuitry, electrical and electronic equipment, alarm systems and electric motors, machinery andappliances. * Ensures work is done in compliance with local, state and national codes. * Directs other mechanics and helpers.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

210

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

32.260

Mid Range Salary

32.760

Maximum Salary

33.740

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: * 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 (when applicable) * Life insurance coverage * Employee discount programs

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

40.00

Daily Work Shift

Day

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 installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems.

Certifications/Licenses

* Holds a current New Jersey Electrical License or Qualified Journeyman Electrician Certification, N.J.A.C. 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, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, to talk or heat and to taste or smell less than 1/ 3 of 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 of the time. Ability to perform physical labor without restrictions, including lifting equipment in excess of fifty pounds, performing work on rooks, scaffolding and 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 mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat or cold (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and vibration up to 2/3 of the time, to risk radiation less than1/ 3 of the time. Moderate noise is typical for the work environment of this job.

Special Conditions

* Shift/Schedule : 7:00AM-3:30PM- Mon-Fri * Safe Driving Record

Posting Details Posting Number 26ST1385

Posting Open Date

06/24/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Documents: With the submission of your application, please ensure that an updated resume is uploaded. Your resume must include the month and year for each position in your employment history, as well as indicate whether each role was full-time, part-time, or per-diem.

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

College Ave (RU-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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement Supplemental Questions --------------------------

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a minimum of Technical school diploma or equivalent level of knowledge plus 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 installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems? * Yes * No * Do you hold a current New Jersey Electrical License or Qualified Journeyman Electrician Certification, N.J.A.C. 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

* Writing Sample 1

* List of Professional References (contact Info)