Electrician II - Health Sciences Center
West Virginia University
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Description
The Health Sciences Center at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Electrician II.
About the Opportunity
While performing other duties and working from blueprints and specifications and in conjunction with supervisor, architects, engineers, Lead Electrician, and/or factory representatives, installs or provides for special equipment unique to each project such as X-Ray, laboratory, laundry, kitchen, etc.
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
- 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
- 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
- WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
- Wellness programs
What You'll Do
- Provides electrical power for signal circuits and equipment such as fire alarms, phones, computers, P.A. systems, intercoms, TV, satellite, audio visual, etc.
- Makes installation or provisions for equipment and controls of HVAC equipment, pumps, compressors etc.
- Installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects, electrical conduit, tubing, surface raceways and accessories, bussducts, and cable trays of all types, sizes, and styles.
- Builds, installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and/or repairs motors, motor controls, motor control centers, and interfaces with all necessary external equipment such as fire alarms, computers, safety devices, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, programmable and digital controls or equipment.
- Performs preventative and emergency maintenance of electrical lighting as assigned in compliance with current codes.
- Builds, installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and/or repairs lighting systems for multi-media classrooms where audio-visual, computer digital or programmable controls must be used or interfaced.
- Installs, operates, inspects and repairs high voltage distribution equipment inside and outside the building and makes cable splices in underground applications, manholes, vaults, tunnels, and distribution
equipment. Installs, maintains, operates, and repairs emergency power systems such as generators, transfer switches, battery backup (UPS) systems, emergency lighting, etc. - Inspects, troubleshoots and repairs electric powered hand tools, custodial equipment, and appliances.
May be required to operate and utilize various department computer software, fill in for Lead, assist other crafts in performance of assigned duties and train other individuals as assigned.
Pay Grade: 14
Hours: 7am - 3pm
- Electrical License Required
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
Benefits
- health insurance
About this role
West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center is hiring an Electrician II to support the electrical infrastructure of a major medical and research facility. This role involves installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting a wide range of specialized systems—from diagnostic equipment like X-ray machines to HVAC controls, emergency generators, fire alarms, and multimedia classroom technology. You'll work from blueprints and specifications, often collaborating with supervisors, architects, engineers, and equipment representatives to ensure systems meet code and function reliably.
The position demands hands-on expertise across multiple electrical domains: high-voltage distribution, motor controls, lighting systems, conduit and cable installation, and emergency power systems. You'll handle both preventative maintenance and emergency repairs, troubleshoot complex control interfaces, and may occasionally train colleagues or fill in for the Lead Electrician. A West Virginia electrical license is required.
WVU offers a standard 37.5-hour week (7am–3pm), 13 paid holidays, 15 vacation days annually, 18 sick days, health insurance, and a 401(a) retirement plan with 6% employer match. This is a full-time, in-office role suited to a licensed electrician with solid technical skills and the ability to work independently within a healthcare and research environment.
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