Electrician I

Facilities And Business Operations

The Facilities and Business Operations team at UCF is dedicated to fostering a conducive educational environment for our faculty, staff, students, and the broader community. We are committed to excellence, providing unparalleled expertise, and maintaining a world-class standard in service.

Please visit us at: https://fs.ucf.edu/ or Facebook and Instagram: UCF Facilities

The Opportunity

Facilities and Business operations is seeking to hire an Electrician I. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, functional, clean, and efficient living and learning environment for our community. This position provides crucial support for the operational maintenance and sanitation of our campus. Some responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical issues, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and responding to service requests from customers and staff. The electrician will ensure all work adheres to national and state electrical codes while taking on on-call responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities
• Conduct planned maintenance to proactively identify and prevent failures.
• Perform PM repairs (PMR) and corrective repairs to restore functionality.
• Install, maintain, and alter wiring, power appliances, light machinery, electrical circuits, motors, generators, and other electrical components.
• Locate and rectify power failures and electrical malfunctions.
• Maintain and repair fire alarm systems as needed.
• Assist with work performed by central shops, contractors, and other departments.
• Participate in Facilities Improvement and Capital Improvement projects.
• Complete work orders promptly, recording labor hours, action codes, shop stock, and trade notes.
• Report conditions needing further attention and update work order statuses.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of an approved electrician apprenticeship program; or a high school diploma and 2+ years of appropriate experience. Appropriate vocational or technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in maintaining and repairing electrical systems within a commercial or institutional setting.
• Experience with university or large facility maintenance operations is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in preventative maintenance and repair tasks, with the ability to interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with attention to detail, and understanding of low and medium voltage systems, transformers, controls, and some fire alarm systems.
• Working knowledge of trade classifications, tools, materials, and tasks specific to maintenance and repairs.
• Effective communication skills in conversational English for interaction with customers and team members.
• Experience with Integrated Work Management Systems (IWMS) or similar platforms for work order management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with national and state electrical codes and regulations.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Health Assessment Required

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions To The Applicants

The anticipated salary range for this position is $20.29 - $27.14. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This position is eligible for 5% Shift Differential Pay of the pay range minimum.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options 
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities Maintenance

Work Schedule

Sunday - Wednesday, 3:00pm-1:30am

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$20.29 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

06-30-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email [email protected].

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