Electrician

Electrician

Salary

$25.71 - $28.08 Hourly

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

BGSU01773

Division

Finance & Administration

Department

Energy Management

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Pay Grade

29

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

Under the general supervision of the MEP Superintendent, Senior Electrician, or higher-level supervisor, the Electrician is responsible for maintaining, servicing, and repairing various equipment and electrical infrastructure.

Essential Functions

• Performs general electrical work, including installation, repair, and preventative maintenance.
• Assists in locating utilities in response to OUPS (Ohio Utilities Protection Services) requests
• Installs, troubleshoots utilty metering equipment and DDC control systems.
• Troubleshoots kitchen equipment
• Maintains generator and emergency power systems
• Maintains fire alarm systems
• Responds to after-hours emergencies; works during inclement weather; and works to support various events on campus during non-business hours
• Performs related duties based on departmental need.

Minimum Qualifications

The following Experience is required:

• One year experience required

The following Education is required:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the University's insurance

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Performs general electrical work, including installation, repair, and preventative maintenance.
• Assists in locating utilities in response to OUPS (Ohio Utilities Protection Services) requests
• Installs, troubleshoots utilty metering equipment and DDC control systems.
• Troubleshoots kitchen equipment
• Maintains generator and emergency power systems
• Maintains fire alarm systems
• Responds to after-hours emergencies; works during inclement weather; and works to support various events on campus during non-business hours
• Performs related duties based on departmental need.

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by July 27, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html