Electrician
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LocationTowson, MD, USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade
Current Journey Level MD Electrician License
Comprehensive knowledge of theory, principles, methods, and techniques used in installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems carrying less than 13,000 volts
Thorough knowledge of basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to the electrical trade
Knowledge of electrical codes and Underwriters Rules for wiring and installation
Skill in use and maintenance of tools and equipment of the electrical trade including testing equipment such as ohmeters, battery and buzzer, and oscilloscopes
Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications
Ability to prepare summaries and reports
Ability to communicate effectively and follow directions
Ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery
Ability to work from lifts, ladders and scaffolding
Flexible schedule to meet departmental needs
May be subject to on-call hours
Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job
Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos
Skills
ohmmeters
battery and buzzer
oscilloscopes
Benefits
Annual leave
Holidays
Personal days
Sick days
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition remission
About the company
Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation’s great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 20,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
About the role
The Electrician performs electrical work at the journey level installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment and facilities involving electrical circuits carrying less than13,000 volts.
Responsibilities
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Performs specified electrical work; installs, repairs, or maintains transformers, generators, circuit breakers, conduits, and panels; tests electrical circuits; replaces units or parts including wiring, fuses, transformers, coils and switches.
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Plans layout installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment; plans new or modified installations consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
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Coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical services. Performs specialized activities including coordinating electrical renovations.
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Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications ensuring concealed wiring is installed before sketches showing wiring equipment locations.
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Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components; observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation and/or replacement.
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Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
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Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the electrical trade. Cleans work area upon completion of projects.
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Provides guidance and training to other maintenance personnel.
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May have lead responsibility for special projects.
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This position is an essential position.
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Schedule must be flexible in order to meet departmental needs. May be subject on-call hours.
Requirements
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Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade.
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge,skills,and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Has a current Journey Level MD Electrician License.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in the theory, principles, methods and techniques used in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and apparatus carrying less than 13,000 volts. Thorough knowledge of and skill in basic mathematics including area, volume, weights, and the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; of OSHA regulations related to the electrical trade; of electrical codes, Underwriters Rules for wiring and installation. Skill in the use and maintenance of the tools and equipment of the electrical trade including testing equipment such as ohmeters, battery and buzzer and oscilloscopes. Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, and specifications; to prepare summaries and reports; to communicate effectively and follow directions; to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from lifts, ladders and scaffolding.
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license is required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.
Benefits
Targeted hiring range $63,000- $68,000 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. Applicants with TU or USM service may receive salary credit. When applicable, a 2.5% increase may be added to the annual salary, pending successful completion of the initial six-month probationary period, for this position. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.
This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.
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