Salary: $39,764.00 - $45,125.00 Annually
Location : Pickens County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: JR 10299
Agency: Clemson University
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Class Code:: KC12
Position Number:: JR 10299
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN08
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply on Clemson's website.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs electrical and related duties requiring both routine and advanced levels of professional skill and technical knowledge. Provides training and mentorship to apprentice level employees. Performs preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on building systems in accordance with department procedures and applicable codes and laws. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
10% - Essential - Training and Mentorship: Leads, guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.
10% - Essential - Work Area Maintenance: Prepares and cleans work areas, shop and vehicles. Identifies and gathers proper tools and materials and ensures proper housekeeping.
55% - Essential - Electrical Systems: Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical wiring systems and equipment. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, and repairs single and 3-phase up to 600 volts. Uses appropriate troubleshooting test procedures and equipment, such as volt-ohm meter, and tracing circuits in rooms and buildings to isolate problems. Tests and changes failed circuit breakers. Changes bulbs, ballasts, switches and receptacles after verifying failure. Measures current flow (Amps) to verify proper motor operation. Tests emergency lighting and battery systems.
20% - Essential - Electrical Construction: Understands and interprets construction drawings (blueprints) needed to perform required electrical tasks and review of projects. Lays out and installs electrical conduit, switches, receptacles, lights and other electrical equipment.
5% - Essential - Safety: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy. Complies with all NEC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Requirements:
Education: Vocational or Technical Training; Trade School Diploma or five years of experience at Clemson in electrical
Licenses - Plumber - Journeyman
Work Experience: 5+ years
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Location : Pickens County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: JR 10299
Agency: Clemson University
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Class Code:: KC12
Position Number:: JR 10299
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN08
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please apply on Clemson's website.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs electrical and related duties requiring both routine and advanced levels of professional skill and technical knowledge. Provides training and mentorship to apprentice level employees. Performs preventative and corrective electrical maintenance on building systems in accordance with department procedures and applicable codes and laws. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
10% - Essential - Training and Mentorship: Leads, guides, and/or trains other electricians in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes the required training and testing to maintain applicable licensing.
10% - Essential - Work Area Maintenance: Prepares and cleans work areas, shop and vehicles. Identifies and gathers proper tools and materials and ensures proper housekeeping.
55% - Essential - Electrical Systems: Installs, repairs, and maintains various electrical wiring systems and equipment. Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots, and repairs single and 3-phase up to 600 volts. Uses appropriate troubleshooting test procedures and equipment, such as volt-ohm meter, and tracing circuits in rooms and buildings to isolate problems. Tests and changes failed circuit breakers. Changes bulbs, ballasts, switches and receptacles after verifying failure. Measures current flow (Amps) to verify proper motor operation. Tests emergency lighting and battery systems.
20% - Essential - Electrical Construction: Understands and interprets construction drawings (blueprints) needed to perform required electrical tasks and review of projects. Lays out and installs electrical conduit, switches, receptacles, lights and other electrical equipment.
5% - Essential - Safety: Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of University LOTO policy. Complies with all NEC rules and regulations, completing all relevant training. Promotes positive and productive relationships within and between shops.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and experience in the construction or repair of secondary electrical systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Requirements:
Education: Vocational or Technical Training; Trade School Diploma or five years of experience at Clemson in electrical
Licenses - Plumber - Journeyman
Work Experience: 5+ years
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.