Title: NSU00033 - Electrician Technician III

State Role Title: Trades Technician III

Hiring Range: $55,000-60,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University’s (NSU) Department of Facilities Management provides a campus environment that is conducive to working and learning through systematic maintenance, repair, and renovation and construction of campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure.

The department invites applications for Electrician Technician II. Electrician will assist in maintenance of all building and exterior electrical repairs, as well as equipment and machinery repairs.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

1. Inspects and test electrical lighting, signal, communication and power circuits and equipment. Change bulbs when needed.
2. Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment, using suitable testing instruments.
3. Use of appropriate electrical testing meters to test circuits and verify power.
4. Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures, and appliances to ensure proper operation per trade practice.
5. Ensures all work performed meets required safety codes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Work requires knowledge equivalent to a high school diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and components.
3. Ability to receive Journeyman’s Electrician certification within 1 year of employment.
4. Valid Driver’s License.

Additional Considerations

1. Journeyman Electrician license.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: E-MAILED APPLICATION MATERIAL IS NOT ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.