POSITION SUMMARY:
Date application must be received for priority consideration by: November 27, 2026
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: January 1, 2027
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Support Staff
Support Staff Classification Title: Electrician
Division/Department: Finance and Administration/Facilities, Management and Planning
Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): Salary Range 28, Step 1-4, $33.55-$38.58 per hour or $5,816-$6,687 per month @ 1.0 FTE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration/Temporary: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Work Location Type: On-campus
Work Hours: M-F (8:00a – 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:
Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.
To view SOU’s very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf
Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position works with a Supervising Electrician and Limited Maintenance Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, replace, and/or repair all electrical devices on campus and performs new installations where deemed practical. The electricians work in all areas on campus ranging from residential to commercial.
Minimum Requirements
Possession of one of the following Oregon Electrician’s Licenses appropriate to the work to be performed: General Supervising Electrician License, General Journeyman Electrician License, Limited Journey Manufacturing Plant License, Limited Supervising Manufacturing Plant License
Valid Oregon Driver License Good driving record – must qualify to drive University vehicles
Three years general building maintenance experience in one or more of the following trade areas: electrical, carpentry, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and welding.
Preferred Requirements
Construction and general maintenance experience: Electrical, welding, machining, use of power tools, knowledge of carpentry, roofing, hardware, locks, and painting; using acetylene, electric equipment, lathes, power saws, drill press, mechanical hack saw, pipe cutters, and threaders.
Essential Functions
Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:
(70%) Electrical Installations and Repairs
Establishes a scheduled preventive maintenance system for electrical equipment and devices and supervises or conducts its operation.
Installs service drops, panels, meters, conduit, wire starters, motors, heaters, lights, switches,…