Electrician or Senior Electrical Assistant

The University of Virginia Facilities Management team is seeking a skilled Electrician or Senior Electrical Assistant to join our Housing Zone, which supports Facilities Management's goal of providing consistent, cost-effective, reliable maintenance to the University community. This position will be filled at either level based on the selected finalist's credentials and experience.

The position will be primarily assigned to the First-Year Dormitory area, directly supporting 37 buildings and approximately 4,000 students, encompassing more than 1.5 million square feet of living space. This area serves as the foundation of the student residential experience and requires a proactive, customer-focused approach to system reliability and service delivery.

Why Join UVA Facilities Management

• Year-round stability: full-time, local work with no travel or seasonal layoffs

• Professional development: support for licensure, continuing education, and advancement through UVA training and apprenticeship programs

• Strong community: a collaborative, service-oriented team that values craftsmanship, communication, and safety

• Great benefits: health, dental, retirement, and educational benefits for you and/or your family

• Meaningful work: every task directly supports students, faculty, and staff across UVA's residential community

Role Summary

Electricians and Senior Electrical Assistants keep UVA Housing's electrical systems safe, reliable, and efficient across a diverse mix of historic and modern facilities. Senior Electrical Assistants may work independently or alongside licensed Electricians, performing repairs, preventive maintenance, and small installations while developing skills through hands-on experience and mentorship. Electricians perform journey-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades, ensuring all work meets code and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform installation, repair, and preventive maintenance on electrical systems, panels, motors, and controls across UVA Housing facilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues, ensuring all work meets NEC, OSHA, and UVA safety standards

• Maintain accurate documentation, material tracking, and work order notes

• Communicate effectively with customers and supervisors regarding work progress and priorities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for electrical issues within the zone while also participating in a robust cross-training program that builds team flexibility across HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and other building systems

• Participate in snow response and emergency call rotations as assigned

Additional Responsibilities - Electrician Level

• Lead electrical installations and perform advanced diagnostics with minimal supervision

• Estimate labor, materials, and time for assigned projects

• Mentor assistants and apprentices on proper practices, troubleshooting, and safety procedures

• Ensure full code compliance for new installations and system modifications

Minimum Requirements - Senior Electrical Assistant

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience: Four years of experience in a relevant trade

• Licensure: Valid driver's license with a zero or positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving experience.

Minimum Requirements - Electrician

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent

• Experience: four years in the electrical trade

• Licensure: valid Virginia Journeyman or Master Electrician license and a with a zero or positive points balance and at least 2 years of driving experience.

Physical demands: Requires regular walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, squatting, and climbing ladders or stairs, lifting and carrying of various weights. Repetitive motion for grasping, pulling, pushing, and operating hand and power tools; work may occur in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions and environments.

Compensation

• Senior Electrical Assistant: $21.00 to $25.00 per hour ($43,680 to $52,000 annually)

• Electrician: $24.50 to $29.50 per hour ($49,920 to $60,320 annually

This is a full-time non-exempt position with UVA benefits.

Selected candidates will be required to complete all required background checks prior to the first day of employment. This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

To Apply:

Apply online, search for requisition R0077148. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume

Upload all materials into the respective submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into these fields. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents or partial applications will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, at js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.