Inside Higher Ed
Position
High Voltage Electrician II – Inside Higher Ed, University of South Carolina, Columbia
Job Summary Performs highly‑skilled work in construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems (including medium and high voltage), equipment, and fixtures. Maintains a safe, productive, cost‑effective maintenance program for all campus‑wide high voltage electrical systems.
Responsibilities
Maintain and follow a safe, productive, cost‑effective maintenance program for reliable operations related to all campus‑wide high voltage electrical systems.
Manage work orders, communicate with supervisors, plan, inspect, verify, and problem‑solve facility electrical issues.
Ensure facility high voltage systems comply with national and local codes and regulations.
Install, repair, and maintain high voltage distribution systems, including cables, switches, transformers, terminations, and test equipment.
Perform regular and preventive maintenance on high voltage equipment including energy plant electrical systems.
Read blueprints, schematics, and other drawings to complete repairs or installations.
Assist with resolving high voltage campus‑related questions (operation, design, capital projects).
Attend meetings as required.
Train lower‑level high voltage team members.
Carry out other duties as required.
Qualifications
Job‑related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2+ years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education, certification, training).
High school diploma and 5 years of experience in medium to high voltage (480 V to 8320 V) distribution systems and substation/energy plant equipment.
Confined space certification.
Licensed in SC as a General Contractor with a Public Electrical Utility Endorsement High Voltage Electrician.
Valid CDL license.
Strong knowledge of high voltage distribution systems and their operational effects.
Hardworking, dependable, safety‑first attitude.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one‑line diagrams, and other electrical documents.
Electrical troubleshooting skills, logical thinking, and initiative.
Leadership by example, problem‑solving, customer relationship building, accurate record keeping, communication to management, and report preparation.
Compensation Starting salary: $45,133; advertised range: $45,133 – $56,416. Work hours: 37.5 h/week (Mon‑Fri, 7 AM‑3:30 PM, flexible schedule).
Benefits
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition and Dependent Scholarships
Annual and Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Application Open until 01/30/2026. Applications accepted only until that date.
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Job Summary Performs highly‑skilled work in construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems (including medium and high voltage), equipment, and fixtures. Maintains a safe, productive, cost‑effective maintenance program for all campus‑wide high voltage electrical systems.
Responsibilities
Maintain and follow a safe, productive, cost‑effective maintenance program for reliable operations related to all campus‑wide high voltage electrical systems.
Manage work orders, communicate with supervisors, plan, inspect, verify, and problem‑solve facility electrical issues.
Ensure facility high voltage systems comply with national and local codes and regulations.
Install, repair, and maintain high voltage distribution systems, including cables, switches, transformers, terminations, and test equipment.
Perform regular and preventive maintenance on high voltage equipment including energy plant electrical systems.
Read blueprints, schematics, and other drawings to complete repairs or installations.
Assist with resolving high voltage campus‑related questions (operation, design, capital projects).
Attend meetings as required.
Train lower‑level high voltage team members.
Carry out other duties as required.
Qualifications
Job‑related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2+ years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education, certification, training).
High school diploma and 5 years of experience in medium to high voltage (480 V to 8320 V) distribution systems and substation/energy plant equipment.
Confined space certification.
Licensed in SC as a General Contractor with a Public Electrical Utility Endorsement High Voltage Electrician.
Valid CDL license.
Strong knowledge of high voltage distribution systems and their operational effects.
Hardworking, dependable, safety‑first attitude.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, one‑line diagrams, and other electrical documents.
Electrical troubleshooting skills, logical thinking, and initiative.
Leadership by example, problem‑solving, customer relationship building, accurate record keeping, communication to management, and report preparation.
Compensation Starting salary: $45,133; advertised range: $45,133 – $56,416. Work hours: 37.5 h/week (Mon‑Fri, 7 AM‑3:30 PM, flexible schedule).
Benefits
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition and Dependent Scholarships
Annual and Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Application Open until 01/30/2026. Applications accepted only until that date.
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