Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Residential Facilities is responsible for the maintenance and housekeeping services for the College Park Campus' 70+ residence halls, Greek chapter houses, and recreational facilities encompassing over 2.7 million square feet. The department employs over 300 exempt, non-exempt, and student staff.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Electrician position is responsible for research, installation, repair, and updating a wide range of electrical tasks at a journeyman's level under general supervision. The Electrician Installs, maintains, and repairs equipment and facilities involving electrical circuits carrying less than 13,000 volts and may act as the lead Electrician for some projects. The Electrician will be supervised by a Multi-Trades Supervisor II.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED or trade-related secondary education is preferred.
Experience in higher education or large-scale housing or facilities maintenance is preferred.
Possession of Maryland State certification as a licensed electrician may be required.
Driver's license with less than 6 points is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The incumbent will be required to work from ladders or scaffolding; to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies; and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.
The incumbent is to work in hazardous or irritating environments and adverse weather or temperature conditions, wear and work in personal protective equipment, and work on a ladder up to 8 feet in height.
Work will involve repetitive motion. The incumbent will be required to inspect work, which may involve bending, stooping, walking, and climbing.
Will assist with/lead snow removal activities, which may require using snow removal equipment (tractors, snow blowers, shovels) and working outside in cold weather for extended periods.
The incumbent will require extended hours/overtime work due to weather emergencies, scheduled openings, and closings of the residence halls.

License/Certifications: Possession of Maryland State certification as a licensed electrician

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE: Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade.

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the theory, principles, methods and techniques used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and apparatus carrying less than 13,000 volts. Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; of OSHA regulations related to the electrical trade; of electrical codes, Underwriters Rules for wiring and installation. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the electrical trade including testing equipment such as ohmeters, battery and buzzer and oscilloscopes. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively and follow directions; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from lifts, ladders and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies and/or exert force up to 70 lbs.; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls on equipment and machinery; to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. A non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland may be required. Possession of Maryland State certification as a licensed electrican may be required.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

• High School Diploma or GED or trade-related secondary education is preferred.
• Experience in higher education or large-scale housing or facilities maintenance is
• preferred.
• Possession of Maryland State certification as a licensed electrician may be required.
• Driver's license with less than 6 points is required.
   

Required Application Materials:

• Completed Application

 

Best Consideration Date: N/A

 

Posting Close Date: October 28, 2026

 

Open Until Filled: No

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

● This position requires an onsite presence.

● Some evening and weekend work may be required.

● This position is an essential service position, incumbent is expected to report to work as requested, including overtime for openings, closings, major transitions, and emergencies, and perform general maintenance/clean-up tasks resulting from periods of inclement weather (i.e., snow, rain/hailstorms, hurricane, etc.).

Job Risks

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

VPSA-Res Facilities-Comm Maint

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$51,069.00 - $61,283.00

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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